Los Caratos C Marcano at C Fajardo. A tiny juice joint selling delicious, freshly made merengadas and batidos. Mon–Sat 6.30am–6pm, closed Sun. Cooperativa Nutrioriente C Santiago Mariño at C Igualdad.
Read moreBoat transport to and from Isla De Margarita
The cheapest way to get to and from Isla de Margarita – the only way other than by air – is by boat. There are two departure points from the
Read morePorlamar is the undisputed commercial centre of the island
Porlamar is the undisputed commercial centre of the island, and, while shamelessly unattractive, offers a range of reasonably priced accommodation and dining options. Make sure to ask for lowseason discounts
Read morePorlamar is the largest city on Isla Margarita, Venezuela
Most of the seafood restaurants have identical, overpriced menus, though one exception is Restaurant Cocadas Kathy, really just a shack on the sand open 9am–6pm daily. It serves calamari, jumbo
Read moreCrime And Personal Safety
South America is a continent categorized by poverty and attendant crime levels which, while much magnified by tales in the foreign news media, certainly exist. Be sure to consult the
Read morePublic Holidays And Festivals
Travelling through South America entails negotiating a variety of public holidays that change from country to country. The essential ones are listed in the “Opening hours and public holidays” section
Read moreCultural Hints when travelling South America
There are certain rules you should observe while travelling to ensure that you don’t distress or offend local populations. Remember that you will be seen to be in a position
Read moreYouth hostels are not usually the cheapest
Youth hostels are not usually the cheapest or most viable option in South America, but they do exist in some areas and can be an excellent place to meet other
Read moreCamping is most popular in the southern region of Latin America
Camping is most popular in the southern region of Latin America, particularly in the cone areas of Argentina and Chile. It is wise to stick to official sites that are
Read moreHostales, Hoteles, Hosterías And Haciendas
Hostales tend to fill the gap between the totally basic pensión and the rather more classy hotel and come in many architectural shapes, sizes and forms. Usually they include private
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