10 days in Venezuela Itinerary

A popular holiday spot for Venezuelans, sunny Margarita Island boasts an exotic Caribbean location, but at the same time is easily accessible from the mainland.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): step off the mainland to explore El Farallon Isla Blanca, kick back and relax at Playa el Yaque, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Laguna de la Restinga.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Margarita Island travel planner.

Pittsburgh, USA to Margarita Island is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Venezuela Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Pittsburgh in June, expect Margarita Island to be a bit warmer, temps between 90°F and 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Los Roques National Park.

Indulge in a relaxing, tropical vacation in Los Roques National Park, a stunning chain of more than 300 coral islands.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): step off the mainland to explore Cayo De Agua and then step off the mainland to explore Cayo Fabian. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Faro Holandes and then get outside with Noronky Beach.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Los Roques National Park tour builder site.

Getting from Margarita Island to Los Roques National Park by flight takes about 7 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel to Caracas.

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Museo de Bellas Artes, get outside with Parque Nacional el Avila, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. On the 7th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Museo Sacro de Caracas, then take an in-depth tour of Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Menor Santa Capilla.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Caracas day trip planner.

Getting from Los Roques National Park to Caracas by flight takes about 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Coro.

The oldest city in western Venezuela, Coro was founded in 1527 and possesses a rich, varied cultural heritage.

On the 8th (Tue), examine the collection at Museo Guadalupano, then get outside with Medanos de Coro, then see the interesting displays at Casa De Las Ventanas De Hierro, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Plaza San Clemente. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia San Francisco, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Basilica de Santa Ana de Coro, and then make a trip to Casa del Sol.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Coro trip maker.

Getting from Caracas to Coro by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Coro are 95°F, while nighttime lows are 82°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.