The Venezuelan capital spreads out along the Guaire River, nestling at the foot of the Cerro El Ávila mountain range, which separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Only a few years ago, Caracas was considered to be the most dangerous city in the world, where kidnappings and murders were a common occurrence. Despite the unstable political regime still in place, security has improved, allowing us to take a tour, guided by local design enthusiasts Alexandra Salas and Edmundo Hernández, of the city’s many modernist architectural gems.
In common with other Latin American countries, Venezuela went through a journey of national and cultural emancipation at the beginning of the 20th century. Many European immigrants found a new home and plenty of business opportunities here. The country soon became
