Venezuelan Islands

Region

Venezuela's Caribbean islands. Isla Margarita is the country's main beach resort, with duty-free shopping, forts and windsurfing at El Yaque, and the Los Roques archipelago, a marine park of white sand and turquoise lagoons reached by small plane, has some of the best bonefishing and snorkelling in the Caribbean.

Venezuelan Islands La Tortuga IslandLa Orchila IslandLa Blanquilla IslandLos Hermanos ArchipelagoLos Frailes ArchipelagoLa Sola IslandArchipiélago de Los Roques National ParkPorlamarMargarita IslandLaguna de la RestingaCerro El Copey National ParkCoche IslandCubagua IslandLos Roques ArchipelagoGran Roque

Venezuelan Islands essentials

Country: Venezuela
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Bolivar Soberano
Language: Spanish

Where to Go in Venezuelan Islands

City Porlamar PorlamarCity in Venezuela, popular tourist destination Island Los Roques Archipelago Los Roques ArchipelagoVenezuelan coral atoll archipelago with rich marine life Island Margarita Island Margarita IslandCaribbean Venezuelan island with beaches and resorts Island Isla de Aves Isla de AvesTiny Venezuelan islet important for seabird nesting Island Los Monjes Archipelago Los Monjes ArchipelagoRemote Caribbean islets forming Venezuelan maritime border outposts Island Cubagua Island Cubagua IslandSmall Venezuelan island once central to early pearl trade Island Coche Island Coche IslandSmall Caribbean island near Margarita, sandy beaches Island La Blanquilla Island La Blanquilla IslandRemote Caribbean island with coral reefs and diving Island Los Testigos Islands Los Testigos IslandsRemote Venezuelan islets with coral reefs and seabirds Nature Cerro El Copey National Park Cerro El Copey National ParkNational park on Margarita Island protecting cloud forest Nature Laguna de la Restinga Laguna de la RestingaShallow coastal lagoon and wildlife refuge on Margarita Nature Archipiélago de Los Roques National Park Archipiélago de Los Roques National ParkVenezuelan federal park archipelago of coral reefs, cays
Regions & Cities
Porlamar Explore Porlamar On Margarita Island’s southern shore, Porlamar is known for duty-free shopping, waterfront seafood restaurants and nearby beaches. Margarita Island Explore Margarita Island Margarita Island offers sandy bays, seaside towns and marinas such as Pampatar; tourists visit for beach resorts, water sports, boat excursions and duty-free shopping in established tourist centers. Laguna de la Restinga Explore Laguna de la Restinga On Isla Margarita, the Restinga’s mangrove channels host guided boat tours, sportfishing and shallow snorkeling inside a protected lagoon system. Cerro El Copey National Park Explore Cerro El Copey National Park On Isla Margarita, Cerro El Copey National Park protects cloud forest and the island’s highest peaks; hikers visit for mountain trails, endemic plants and views across the Venezuelan Caribbean coast. Coche Island Explore Coche Island Small Venezuelan Caribbean island near Margarita, known for sandy beaches, diving and wind-sports; visitors stay in low-rise resorts, charter boats for fishing and cross to nearby islands. Cubagua Island Explore Cubagua Island Small Venezuelan island off Margarita, Cubagua is known for colonial-era pearl-fishing ruins, clear Atlantic waters for snorkeling and day trips from Margarita that combine history and simple beach stops. Los Roques Archipelago Explore Los Roques Archipelago A chain of coral cays and shallow lagoons, Los Roques Archipelago attracts snorkelers, kite surfers and anglers; visitors island-hop for reefs, white-sand keys and local seafood within the national park. Gran Roque Explore Gran Roque The main settlement of Los Roques archipelago, Gran Roque serves as a base for day trips to offshore cays, sportfishing, diving, and low-key beach stays.

Top Cities in Venezuelan Islands

Porlamar

Venezuelan Islands at a Glance

Local Time
8:13 PM
GMT-4
Population
493,765

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