Hannsi

Caracas


To pick up the obligatory hammocks, papier-mâché devil masks or stuffed piranhas, check out the biggest craft shop of them all at Hannsi, in El Hatillo, one of the best souvenirs shops you’ll see. The massive store is divided by region and 20% of its inventory represents neighboring countries.


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