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Altamira, Chacao Municipality, Miranda State

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Altamira is a very beautiful area in the Chacao Municipality of Miranda State, which is also part of Venezuela’s Capital District. Although I once worked in this area, I now live far from Altamira; this makes me appreciate every trip to Chacao, and lately, I’ve been able to visit several times a month for various reasons. The urban landscapes are truly special and inspire me to take all sorts of photographs, including shots of Altamira’s Plaza Francia, a place I’ve already written about in a couple of past posts.


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Altamira es una zona muy hermosa en el Municipio Chacao del Estado Miranda, que a la vez es parte del Distrito Capital de Venezuela. Aunque alguna vez trabajé en esta zona, pero hoy vivo lejos de Altamira, lo que me hace apreciar cada viaje hasta Chacao, y últimamente he podido visitarla varias veces al mes por distintas razones. Los paisajes urbanos son muy especiales, y me inspira a tomar diversas fotografías, incluso de la misma Plaza Francia de Altamira, de la cual ya he escrito un par de post en el pasado.


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The area is defined by the Luis Roche and Don Bosco avenues, which climb toward the foot of the imposing El Ávila mountain. On this occasion, I walked up one of them and back down the other, entirely by choice. I had some errands to run, but I also had some free time, and I truly enjoyed the walk through Altamira. In fact, the last time I was here, I discovered the damage left behind by earthquakes in this part of the Chacao Municipality; this time, however, I focused solely on enjoying the area’s beauty and all the wonderful things it has to offer, all while in the company of my wife.


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La zona está liderada por las avenidas Luis Roche y Don Bosco que suben hasta el pie de la imponente montaña El Ávila, y en esta oportunidad caminé una de ellas en subida y la otra en bajada, por voluntad propia. Tenía que hacer unas diligencias, pero tenía tiempo libre y realmente disfruté la caminata en Altamira; de hecho, la última vez que fui descubrí los destrozos que los terremotos dejaron en este sector del Municipio Chacao, pero en esta ocasión solo me centré en disfrutar de la belleza y las cosas buenas que tiene para ofrecer, además de estar acompañado de mi esposa.


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As part of the Venezuelan capital, much like any other capital city, this area boasts significant industrial development, striking architecture, works of art on every corner, green spaces, and hotels across a range of categories. It is also home to the trailhead for one of the most popular paths up El Ávila: the route to Sabas Nieves. This municipality, and this specific sector in particular, truly has it all. I thoroughly enjoy visiting, yet I’m also glad not to live here; for me, it remains a place I associate with leisure and enjoyment.


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Como parte de la capital venezolana, y como cualquier otra ciudad capital, en esta zona hay mucho desarrollo en la industria, arquitectura impresionante, obras de arte en cada esquina, espacios verdes, hoteles de distintas categorías, e incluso termina con uno de los senderos más concurridos de El Ávila, como lo es la ruta hacia Sabas Nieves. Este municipio, e incluso este sector lo tiene todo, realmente disfruto mucho visitarlo, y a la vez me siento bien no vivir aquí y que sea un lugar que relaciono con actividades de disfrute.


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In general, the climate throughout the city is cool and pleasant all year round; however, as you are likely aware, climate shifts are currently having a significant impact on Caracas. The area remains quite breezy, with an atmosphere typical of a location at the foot of the mountains, especially the closer you get to El Ávila, but it was indeed hot that day, even though we arrived early. That said, it is still perfectly possible to enjoy the facilities at Plaza Francia, which tends to be the busiest spot under the sun, and if you have the stamina, I would recommend walking up and down the main avenues; you won’t necessarily end up feeling stifled by the heat.


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Generalmente el clima de toda la ciudad es fresco y agradable durante todo el año, pero como ya saben, justo ahora los cambios climáticos tienen efectos poderosos sobre Caracas. Sigue siendo un sector con mucha brisa y un ambiente a pie de montaña, sobre todo mientras más te acercas a El Ávila, pero sí, hacía calor este día, y eso que fuimos desde temprano. De igual modo no es imposible disfrutar de las instalaciones de la Plaza Francia, que viene siendo el lugar más concurrido bajo el sol y si tienes resistencia, recomiendo subir y bajar a pie por las principales avenidas, ya que no necesariamente llegarías al sofoco.


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I wanted to include a section focusing on the flowers found in the area, though I didn’t take many photos of them, to highlight that this is one of the most flower-filled parts of all of Caracas. It’s true that in the city center, you don’t typically see such a wide variety or abundance of flowers on every corner; however, in the Chacao municipality, especially away from the main avenues that run along Line 1 of the Caracas Metro, you can discover many beautiful details, including the lush vegetation and its blossoms. For many, this is an everyday setting, but for those of us who visit only occasionally, it serves as a sanctuary of grandeur, peace, and beauty. I hope you enjoyed these images, which serve as a small tribute to the Altamira area; if I return, I’ll be sure to bring back some new shots for you all. Sending a warm embrace to everyone reading!...


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Quise agregar una sección cercana a las flores que se pueden apreciar en la zona, aunque no tomé muchas muestras de las mismas, pero de igual modo con la intención de reflejar que es una de las zonas más floreadas de toda Caracas. No les miento cuando les digo que en el centro de la ciudad es un poco más complicado ver variedad y cantidad de flores en cada esquina, pero en el municipio Chacao, especialmente lejos de las avenidas principales que se encuentran sobre la Línea 1 del metro de Caracas se encuentra muchos detalles hermosos, incluyendo la vegetación y sus flores. Sin duda alguna, un lugar que para muchos es cotidiano, pero que para otros que solo lo visitamos eventualmente podemos refugiarnos en su grandeza, paz y belleza... Espero que les hayan gustado estas imágenes que rinden un pequeño homenaje a la zona de Altamira, y si vuelvo a visitarla, seguramente traeré nuevas capturas para ustedes. ¡Un sincero abrazo para todos los que leen!...


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    working in such clean atmosphere is always good. the place is quite clean, adding different vibes. people residing in these area in the back drop of hills must have enjoyed a good environment.

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