Isla Margarita Travel Guide
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Venezuelans are enormously fond of the island they call the Perla del Caribe, or the "pearl of the Caribbean." Its status as a duty-free port and its proximity to the mainland make it the top vacation spot for Venezuelans. Come here to explore miles of white sandy beaches, glittering hotels and restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and 16th-century forts and national parks, all of which have transformed Isla Margarita into an increasingly popular destination for other travelers as well.
Isla Margarita Hotels
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Isla Margarita Restaurants
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Travel Deals in Isla Margarita
- $549 & up -- Flight Sale: Brazil from U.S. Cities, Roundtrip TAM Airlines
- $177 -- Peru: Lima 4-Star Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% Off Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center
- $99 -- Colombia: Modern Bogota Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% Off Aloft Bogota Airport
- $1999 & up -- Rio, Buenos Aires & Santiago 6-Nt. Trip w/Air go-today
- $899 -- South America 5-Country Cruise incl. $250 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
Isla Margarita Experiences
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Playa El Agua: Easily the most famous and crowded beach on the island, palm-lined Playa El Agua is a remarkable stretch of fine white sand that... Read more
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Exploring Macanao, the western portion of Margarita, is a great way to spend a day off from the beach. Hire a driver through your hotel or, even... Read more
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Founded as the capital of the island in 1529, El Valle del Espíritu Santo, just north of Porlamar, has a splendid pink-and-white church... Read more
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