Miraflores Palace is the presidential palace of Venezuela, located in the heart of the old town in the capital city of Caracas. Originally built as a private residence for the wife of President Joaquín Crespo, Mrs. Misiá Hassanta, it became the presidential palace in 1911, with General Cipriano Castro being the first president to reside there.

The palace consists of the presidential offices, living quarters, and several main halls, among which the Ayacucho Hall, Boyacá Hall, Joaquín Crespo Hall, and Sun of Peru Hall are the most famous. The Ayacucho Hall, named after the Battle of Ayacucho, is where the president meets foreign leaders and addresses the nation, with a portrait of Simón Bolívar hanging inside.

The Boyacá Hall is named after Simón Bolívar’s victory in the war of 1819 and is one of the largest halls in Miraflores Palace, primarily used for banquets. The Joaquín Crespo Hall, originally known as the Hall of the Mirrors, is where the president officially meets cabinet ministers and domestic business figures, appoints new ministers and ambassadors. The hall features a long table in the center and two exquisite murals on the wall behind the president’s chair, as well as four large crystal mirrors.

The Sun of Peru Hall is named after a painting gifted by the Peruvian government, depicting symbols of day and night, and four seasons. It is one of the most iconic halls in Miraflores Palace, where the president receives foreign diplomats for credential presentations and signing international agreements. The palace showcases a neoclassical architectural style, dignified and solemn, surrounded by lush gardens, making it one of the most significant buildings in Venezuela.

Miraflores Palace
Reasons to visit: One of the most important buildings in Venezuela
Continent where the attraction is located: South America
Country/Region: Venezuela
State/Province: Miranda State
City: Caracas