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Trip Planner :  South America  /  Venezuela  /  Insular Region  /  Coastal Islands  /  Margarita Island

Margarita Island

3.9
Beaches · Gift & Specialty Shops · Sacred & Religious Sites
Pearl of the Caribbean
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. Blessed with countless tropical beaches, the island offers pristine swimming spots, scenic mountainous landscapes, and affordable duty-free shopping. On a Margarita Island vacation, you can laze on the white-sand beaches, participate in the lively nightlife, go shopping in the larger cities, and indulge in tropical drinks. Plenty of activities await visitors, from hiking through the mangrove-filled mountains and parks to fishing trips, windsurfing, and sailing. Customize your holiday with our Venezuela trip itinerary builder website to create an adventure that suits you.
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Top Margarita Island tours

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Popular things to do in Margarita Island

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Laguna de la Restinga ©
National Park
Laguna de la Restinga
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
Playa El Agua ©
Beach
Playa El Agua
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
Playa el Yaque
Beach
Playa el Yaque
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle ©
Religious Site
Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Margarita Island

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Parque El Agua ©
Water Park
Parque El Agua Porlamar
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Playa Parguito ©
Beach
Playa Parguito
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Waterland ©
Aquarium
Waterland Porlamar
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Parque Diverland ©
Theme Park
Parque Diverland Porlamar
3.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Margarita Island

Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo ©
Landmark
Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Playa Manzanillo ©
Beach
Playa Manzanillo
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Faro Punta Ballenas ©
Landmark
Faro Punta Ballenas Pampatar
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Punta Arena Beach ©
Beach
Punta Arena Beach
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Margarita Island

Sambil Margarita ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Sambil Margarita Pampatar
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Parque Costazul ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Parque Costazul Porlamar
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
Centro Comercial La Vela
Gift & Specialty Shop
Centro Comercial La Vela Porlamar
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sambil Porlamar
Gift & Specialty Shop
Sambil Porlamar Porlamar
3.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Beaches in Margarita Island

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Playa Caribe ©
Beach
Playa Caribe Juan Griego
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Playa Zaragoza
Beach
Playa Zaragoza
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Guacuco Beach ©
Beach
Guacuco Beach
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Playa Pampatar ©
Beach
Playa Pampatar Pampatar
4.1
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Margarita Island

Parque Nacional Laguna de La Restinga
National Park
Parque Nacional Laguna de La Restinga
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
Parque Nacional Cerro el Copey ©
National Park
Parque Nacional Cerro el Copey La Asuncion
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
El Farallon Isla Blanca
Geologic Formation
El Farallon Isla Blanca Porlamar
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Italcaribe Club ©
Sightseeing Tour
Italcaribe Club Porlamar
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
Fortín La Galera
Castle
Fortín La Galera Juan Griego
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Museo Marino de Margarita ©
Specialty Museum
Museo Marino de Margarita
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Scubadiving Margarita ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Scubadiving Margarita El Tirano
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

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