Miraflores Palace
Miraflores Palace is a house located in Caracas, Venezuela. Commissioned by Joaquín Crespo and opened in 1897, the structure displays Neoclassical architecture and Neoclassicism. It is recognized as a national historical monument of Venezuela and ranks as the second most looked-up sight on English Wikipedia among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from highs of 24 °C to 26 °C and lows of 17 °C to 19 °C. Rainfall varies from 19 mm in March to 146 mm in August, with rainy days ranging from about 3 days in April to 14 days in December.
The nearest airport is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, located 13 km away. The palace is 1 km from the center of Caracas. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Bolívar Square at 0.6 km, the Birthplace of Simón Bolívar at 1.4 km, the University City of Caracas at 3.7 km, and Parque del Este at 8.9 km.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 22 °C on average. The wettest is August, with about 146 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 35 | 37 | 19 | 66 | 106 | 128 | 141 | 146 | 131 | 136 | 135 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
