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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

    FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jeep Safari
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Water Park Experience of Venezuela
    Duration: 7 hours
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    Duration: 8 hours
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    Popular things to do in Margarita Island

    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

    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

    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
    4.4
    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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    Places to visit with Margarita Island

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