Coffin containing the remains of Simon Bolivar with Venezuelan flag in foreground Panteon Nacional.

Portrait of Simon Bolivar on ceiling of Panteon Nacional

Ceremonial soldier in parade dress Plaza Boliva

Ceremonial soldiers in parade dress Plaza Bolivar.

Dashboard of Caracas taxi including religious artefacts a comb and reading glasses.

Passenger seat view of a Caracas taxi including ventilation fan and dash-board ornaments

School children participating in a march in support of President Hugo Chavez along the Avenida Francisco de Miranda.

Participants in a march in support of President Hugo Chavez along the Avenida Francisco de Miranda.

Chalk outlines with the names of participants in an event on Avenida Francisco de Miranda to protest increasing levels of violence.

Typical low income dwellings in the Petare district

Tourists swimming and sun bathing on popular Baby Beach.

Valero refinery including flare stack located on southern tip and capable of producing 275 000 barrels per day.