The impressive colonial era cathedral is on the northeastern side of Plaza Bolívar. The construction dates from 1771 but was not completed until 1840. The cathedral is now fully restored to its original glory.
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A small 18th century fort with good views over the town.
This is the house where Simon Bolivar stayed during the Congress of Angostura. With a lush tropical garden. Entrance free.
World-renowned Venezuelan plastic art sculptor Soto has some of his best works on display alongside other modern artists in a fine museum and garden setting laid out by Venezuela's top architect, Carlos Raúl Villanueva, designer of the Central University in Caracas which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.