Keep your eyes peeled at Arauca Market Plaza — you're bound to come across a great travel trinket among the stalls here. After you've had a good look at the wares, grab something to eat from one of the local food vendors.
Arauca Market Plaza is a worthwhile place to begin exploring Arauca. This community marketplace is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Pencil in time for other sights like Simon Bolivar Park, The Malecon, and Las Toninas Aqua Park to fully appreciate what the area has to offer.