There is a very wide gastronomic diversity in this city. The pabellón criollo is the typical dish of Venezuela, it is made up of white rice, black beans, shredded meat and slices of fried ripe plantains.
The temperature in Caracas varies between 17 °C to 29 °C.
The official language in Caracas is Spanish.
The official currency is the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte.