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.
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Boat 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
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