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| Host city | Caracas, Venezuela |
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| Edition | 8th |
| Nations | 12 |
| Debuting countries | British Guiana |
| Athletes | 1,150 |
| Sport | 17 |
| Opening | 6 January 1959 |
| Closing | 15 January 1959 |
| Opened by | Wolfgang Larrazábal[1] |
| Athlete's Oath | Téodoro Capriles[1] |
| Main venue | Olympic Stadium |
The eighth Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela, and it was the first time this nation had held the Games. The Games were held from 6 January to 15 January 1959 and included 1,150 athletes from twelve nations, competing in seventeen sports.
- ^ a b Memoria oficial del comite organizador de los VIII Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 November 2023.