Tips & Tricks
Lagunita Country Club (Av. Principal de la Lagunita, Caracas) – located in a southeast suburb of Caracas, this is an 18-hole golf course that was completed in 1964 by American golf architect Dick Wilson. Various golf tournaments have since been held there. In addition, there are also tennis courts and swimming pools on the premises. […]
Parque de Attacciones Diverland (Margarita) – for families vacationing in Margarita, this amusement park is a “must see” destination. A few minutes from Porlamar, occupying a few acres of land, the park’s large size makes it easy to notice from the road. Among its attractions are the “killer loop” roller coaster ride, bumper cars, bumper […]
Playa El Agua (Margarita Island) – this is a popular beach at the northeast part of Margarita Island. It’s long, has lots of sand, with restaurants and other amenities (beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.), as well as areas to play seaside sports like volleyball. Swimmers should keep in mind that since this beach faces the Atlantic […]
Parque El Agua Isla de Margarita (Av. 31 de Julio, El Cordón, Margarita Island) – located in the northeast part of Margarita Island, this is a water park, for those families who want to do more than just swim or take in a suntan at nearby Playa El Agua beach. This 45,000 m2 facility has […]
Playa Guacuco (Margarita Island) – this is considered one of the better beaches at Margarita Island (not far from Pampatar and Porlamar). It isn’t as big a beach as El Agua or Parguito, but is less crowded, and has lots of tree cover. Even though the waves here are not as strong as elsewhere, some […]
Miss Venezuela Pageant (Poliedro, La Rinconada, Calle Poliedro, Caracas) – it is no accident that Miss Venezuela has won perhaps the most “Miss Universe” titles over the years (including 2013). Venezuela is distinct for having a virtual industry of grooming schools, plastic surgeons and beauty salons that prepare young women for the thousands of pageants […]