What living in El Hatillo is like
Houses and gated developments predominate, with more green and less density than central Caracas. In exchange, almost everything is done by car and journeys to the east of the city are long at rush hour.
Property in El Hatillo, Caracas
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El Hatillo in short
El Hatillo is an area of houses and townhouses in south-east Caracas. Searches for houses in El Hatillo multiplied after the earthquakes of June 2026, when demand moved away from high-rise apartments.
- Apartments, $/m²
- 933
- No. 3 of 5 municipalities
- Houses, $/m²
- 511
- No. 4 of 5 municipalities
- Mostly
- Houses and townhouses
- Available
- 0
Median asking price in the municipality of El Hatillo, October 2025. Source: UCAB and Mercado Libre.
Searches for houses for sale in El Hatillo went from 170 to 720 a month in June 2026.
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After the earthquakes of June 2026 the search shifted towards houses and lower floors. The Cámara Inmobiliaria confirmed the rise in August that year.
What to check before buying
Its own well or tank, a backup generator, the state of the development’s internal roads and, since 2026, the structural inspection report.
Driving times from Plaza Bolívar de El Hatillo
| Destination | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro motorway (formerly Francisco Fajardo) | 16–35 min | 14.7 km |
| Prados del Este motorway | 12–26 min | 8.9 km |
| Maiquetía airport | 40–70 min | 44.4 km |
| Plaza Venezuela | 20–45 min | 17.1 km |
| CCCT | 16–30 min | 12.5 km |
| Sambil Chacao | 18–35 min | 13.4 km |
Metro: There is no metro in the municipality. The nearest stations, Bello Monte (Line 5) and Chacaíto (Line 1), are about 20–25 minutes away by car.
Schools and healthcare in and around El Hatillo
Schools
- Colegio ClaretCalle Los Curtidores, Alto Hatillo
- Colegio CaniguáCarretera La Unión, Lomas de La Lagunita
- Colegio Los ArcosCalle Los Arcos, El Hatillo
- Academia MericiCalle Central, Cerro Verde
Clinics and outpatient centres
- Ambulatorio Dr. Jesús ReggetiCalle La Mota, pueblo de El Hatillo · public
- Centro Médico Docente La TrinidadAv. Intercomunal La Trinidad–El Hatillo · La Trinidad, Baruta, on the boundary
- Clínica Santa SofíaAv. Principal de Santa Sofía, El Cafetal · El Cafetal, Baruta
A selection, not a complete list. Each name links to the page that confirms where it is; check hours and places directly with each institution.
How does El Hatillo compare on price?
Price per square metre in the municipalities of the metropolitan area. Use it as a reference when comparing areas: these are asking prices, and the closing price is usually lower.
| Municipality | Apartments | Houses |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chacao | 1,473 $/m² | 900 $/m² |
| 2. Baruta | 944 $/m² | 570 $/m² |
| 3. El Hatillo · this area | 933 $/m² | 511 $/m² |
| 4. Sucre | 667 $/m² | 517 $/m² |
| 5. Libertador | 625 $/m² | 414 $/m² |
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Message us on WhatsAppFrequently asked questions
Why did searches for houses in El Hatillo go up?
After the two earthquakes of June 2026, demand moved towards houses and lower floors in south-east Caracas. Searches for houses for sale in El Hatillo went from 170 to 720 a month.
How much is a square metre in El Hatillo?
In October 2025 the median asking price in El Hatillo was 933 dollars per m² for apartments and 511 for houses, according to UCAB and Mercado Libre. These are asking prices, from before the earthquakes of June 2026, which increased demand for houses.
Is there a metro in El Hatillo?
No. The nearest stations are Bello Monte, on Line 5, and Chacaíto, on Line 1, about 20 to 25 minutes away by car. Living in El Hatillo, in practice, needs a car.
Which schools are there in El Hatillo?
Among others, Colegio Claret in Alto Hatillo, Caniguá in Lomas de La Lagunita, Colegio Los Arcos and Academia Merici in Cerro Verde.
Last checked: September 16, 2026