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Museum · Caracas, Distrito Capital
Casa Natal del Libertador
The colonial house where Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783, between the intersections of San Jacinto and Traposos. The courtyards and rooms have murals by Tito Salas depicting the life of the Liberator and family objects.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa Natal del Libertador
Casa Natal del Libertador is the house where Simón Bolívar was born on July 24, 1783, two blocks from Plaza Bolívar, between the intersections of San Jacinto and Traposos. There was already a building on the site in 1651, and the house became Bolívar family property through marriage. The family lived there until 1792, the year Simón's mother died.
After passing through various owners, the house was donated to the state in 1912. A restoration between 1916 and 1921 returned it to its colonial appearance and prepared it for opening to the public. The painter Tito Salas decorated the main room, the alcove where Bolívar was born, and the study with large murals about the Liberator's childhood, the battles and his death. It was declared a National Monument in 2002.
The house is single-story, arranged around courtyards with galleries, plants and stone floors, like the homes of wealthy families in 18th‑century Caracas. In the main courtyard is the baptismal font where Bolívar was baptized, which previously belonged to the Cathedral. The rooms hold period furniture, objects and the family's clothing.
Next door is the Museo Bolivariano, with documents, weapons, uniforms and personal items of the Liberator. The two are visited in sequence, together with Plaza Bolívar and the Cathedral.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Allow 40 minutes to 1 hour for the house; with the Museo Bolivariano next door, about 1½ hours.
Best time
In the morning, before the midday heat, combined with Plaza Bolívar. The house usually closes on Mondays and at lunchtime; check before you go.
How to get there
It is two blocks southeast of Plaza Bolívar, between the intersections of San Jacinto and Traposos. Capitolio station on metro line 1 is about 400 meters away.
Tip
Notice the murals by Tito Salas in the alcove where Bolívar was born: they tell his life in sequence, from baptism to his death in Santa Marta. Ask at the entrance to see the baptismal font in the main courtyard.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa Natal del Libertador
Is the house the original one where Bolívar was born?
It is the same house on the same plot, but it underwent a restoration between 1916 and 1921 that recovered its colonial appearance. The murals by Tito Salas were made at that time.
What is there to see inside?
The colonial courtyards, the alcove where Bolívar was born, the main room and the study with murals by Tito Salas, period furniture, family objects and the baptismal font in the courtyard.
On which days is the house open?
Generally, Tuesday to Sunday, with a midday break. Hours may vary; check before you go.
Is the Museo Bolivariano the same place?
No. It is next door in a different building and houses documents, weapons, uniforms and personal items of the Libertador. You can visit both in sequence.