Tours and activities in Ciudad Bolivar

Located on the banks of the Orinoco River and founded in 1764 as San Tomás de la Nueva Guayana de la Angostura, the city was renamed in 1846 to honour the Venezuelan Independence hero Simón Bolívar.

Ciudad Bolívar has preserved its history and culture in many museums, enticing colonial buildings, cathedrals and squares in the heart of the old city. Amongst the majors sites of the city, you can visit Casa San Isidro, the house where Simon Bolivar stayed during the Congress of Angostura, the impressive colonial era Cathedral on the northeastern side of Plaza Bolívar and the Jesús Soto Modern Art Museum of the world-renowned Venezuelan plastic art sculptor.

The city is a frequent stop off point on visit to explore Canaima National Park and the Angel Falls.