| Central American and Caribbean Sports Games | |
| Host City: | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Organiser: | --> |
| Edition: | 8th |
| Nations: | 12 |
| Debuting Countries: | British Guiana |
| Athletes: | 1,150 |
| Sports: | 17 |
| Opened By: | Wolfgang Larrazábal[1] |
| Athlete Oath: | Téodoro Capriles |
| Stadium: | Olympic Stadium |
| Previous: | 1954 Mexico City |
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.