Maracay

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Maracay is the capital of Aragua state in Venezuela. Famous for being called the Garden City, for its large amount of vegetation. It has several tourist attractions such as the famous Choroní town, monuments, museums, and parks like the Henri Pittier National Park.

Travel to Maracay

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Maracay

Maracay doesn't have its own commercial airport (although it has two air military bases), but the visitor can approach it by plane using the Maiquetía's Simón Bolívar Airport and the nearer Valencia's International Airport Arturo Michelena. From both airports the traveler can take a licensed taxi to Maracay (the most expensive although the safest option), or make his way through the unorganized Venezuelan public transport system to the main buses terminals in Caracas or Valencia (Venezuela) | Valencia (La Bandera and The Big Low Center, respectively), and then take a bus to Maracay (the cheapest option). Be advised to take official authorized taxis and there are some reports of tourists that have been robbed at gun-point by unlicensed taxi drivers, that usually charge less than their official counterparts.

By car

From Caracas to Maracay you should drive 108 kilometers west on the ARC highway (Autopista Regional del Centro), this trip usually may take you about 60 to 80 minutes, but at rush-hour (5-8PM) you can take that long just trying to exit Caracas. Usually after passing the Charallave-Santa Teresa exit (Caracas' suburbs at 32 kilometers distance) the traffic tends to go easier. Try to avoid driving in the Caracas-Maracay direction on Friday afternoon, because this is the period where the highway tends to be more crowded by people trying to leave Caracas for the weekends.

From Valencia to Maracay you should drive about 40 kilometers east on the same ARC highway. This trip usually may take you about 30 to 40 minutes, but at rush-hour (5-8PM) it make take you two hours to reach Maracay. Usually after passing the Guacara toll post the traffic tends to go easier.

To enter Maracay from the ARC highway you should take one of the three exits: La Encrucijada (which takes you to the Maracay's suburbs: Cagua, Turmero, Villa de Cura, etc.), Palo Negro (Maracay east) and Tapa Tapa (Maracay west). If you're coming from Caracas, you will find La Encrucija exit first, and the Tapa Tapa exit last; if you're coming from Valencia and the order is inverse.

Get Around

One or two hours from Maracay you can find several beautiful tropical beaches, including Cata, Choroni, Cuyagua, El Playon, etc. The roads to these beaches wind through the dense mountainous cloudforest of the Henri Pittier National Park. The roads, especially to Choroni, are very narrow and windy and extreme caution should be taken if driving your own vehicle. Public transportation is easily available although can be nerve-racking: buses leave from Maracay's bus terminal and taxis can also be hired. The beaches are generally very busy on weekends.

What to see in Maracay

Plaza Bolivar shady trees in the middle of town
Plaza Girardot, honouring the U.S. volunteers who were killed by the Spaniards in 1806
Museo Aeronautico, near Plaza Bolivar, one of the best aeronautic museums in South America. Particular interesting is its collection of vintage helicopters.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Maracay

Usually the tourists don't spend much time in Maracay, using it as point to buy supplies before traveling north to the attractive beaches of Cata, Choroní, Cuyagua, etc. (collectively called the Aragua beaches). You can travel to these beaches taking a bus in the terminal located at Ave. Constitucion with Ave. Fuerza Aereas. Try to avoid traveling during the Venezuelan high seasons: Carnival and the Holy Week and the Christmas season (from December 23rd to January 2nd), as you may find hard to find a bus or a hotel. During workdays these beaches tend to be empty.

There are some great shopping centers if you love shopping:

Parque Aragua at Avenida Fuerzas Aéreas with Avenida Bolivar (There is also a Calle Bolivar near C.C Hiper Jumbo) in Urbanizacion Parque Aragua
C.C Hiper Jumbo at Avenida Fuerzas Aéreas with Avenida Jose Casanova Godoy. This is my personal favorite.
C.C Global at Avenida Bolivar with Calle 12 in Barrio Independencia
Las Americas at Avenida Las Delicias with Calle Soublette/ Avenida Andres Bello
Centro Comercial Maracay on Avenida Miranda 200 m from Calle Mariño. Avenida Miranda is one way.

Halal Food

Many good restaurants can be found along the Las Delicias avenue. Some affordable eats are found in the area of the market near Plaza Bicentenario.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Maracay

Maracay - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Maracay, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Maracay. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Maracay and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Maracay. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Maracay. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMaracay: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Maracay.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Maracay is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Maracay.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotel Sao Vicente, Avenida Bolivar (near Plaza Bicentenario).
Hotel Mara, Calle Mariño, singles from 65 Bs.F.
Hotel Florida, Calle Soublette.
Hotel Las Americas, Calle Lopez Aveleda.
Hotel Guayana, Ave Bolivar, near Plaza Bicentenario.

Princesa Plaza - ☎ +58 243 233-0177 - A good mid-range hotel in the downtown, close to Plaza Bolivar. Single room US$41); double US$51.

Business

Hotel Pipo Internacional - ☎ +58 243 241-3111 - Av Principal El Castano, via Choroni. A plush, high rise hotel on the outskirts of Maracay, overlooking the spectacular Henri Pitter National Park.

Eurobuilding Express - ☎ +58 243 2326860 - A five-star business hotel.

Italo - ☎ +58 243 246-0195 - Mid-range.

News & References Maracay

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