'''San Fernando de Apure''' is a city in Venezuela's Los Llanos region.
Get in
Most visitors come by road, a 6 hour drive from Caracas or up to 8 hours by bus. The city does have a small airport about 30 mins outside the center with daily flights Mon-Fri to Caracas and Puerto Ayacucho. Call Venezolana airline for more details (0212 6512218).
Get around
See
There's little reason to stay here unless as a base for exploring the Llanos. But if you are passing through:
'''Plaza Bolivar''' - the city's leafy central square.
'''Barbarito Palace''' - located in Plaza Camejo, this early 20th century building was originally a wealthy trade center that was attacked by bandits trying to steal its merchandise on more than one occasion. After years of neglect, the building has now been restored and houses a museum with original mosaics and frescoes.
''' San Fernando Cathedral''' - this 1960s construction was designed by German architect Robert Klein and is notable for its bell-shaped roof.
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Gran Hotel Plaza. alle Bolivar, opposite Plaza Bolivar. 247 3421255, 3421504. adraylul@hotmail.com. s.140,000 for a double. ttp://www.granhotelplaza.com/index.htm.
Nuevo Hotel Apure. v Maria Nieves. 247 3422214.
Hotel Trinacria. v Miranda, Centro Comercial Trinacria. 247 3423578, 3423778.
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