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Margarita: FAQs, Tips & Links |
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Airport
Transportation Did you know.. that Christopher Columbus discovered Isla de Margarita on August 15th, 1498 |
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full name of the Margarita Airport is "Margarita International
Airport. AMERICAN AIRLINES, UNITED AIRLINE, DELTA AIRLINE, AEROPOSTAL, AVENSA, CONTINENTAL,LANCHILE offer flights from Miami, Orlando, Houston, New York, San Francisco, San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Atlanta directly to Caracas. Then you can connect to Porlamar (Isla de Margarita ) the same day or the next day. We recommend connections through Aeropostal. You can reserve on their website (which is mostly in Spanish) www.aeropostal.com or call in the USA , in Venezuela call toll free 0800 337 8466. |
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Local Transportation |
Porlamar
is the mean commercial city and is around 30 minutes from Playa El Agua, two ways, by bus is about $1 and by taxi the cost is about $15 |
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Free Port |
In 1969, the Government of Venezuela passed a law making areas of Margarita a duty free. Merchandise sold in Margarita, national or international, are free of import taxes. Cigarettes, liquor and luxury items are exempt from local taxes. Visitors to the island enjoy tax exemption for purchases up to the value of $1500.00 US$ per person. | |
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Temperatures |
Blessed with an average of over 320
days a year of sun, beautiful beaches with palm trees like Playa el Agua
or Playa Parguito and a temperature that is never too hot or too cold. Average
temperatures: January is between F (C) and F (C). July is between F (C) and F (C). |
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Altitude |
Margarita is Feet (m) above sea level. | |
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Exchange Office |
You can change money in the airport, banks and hotels. | |
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FAQ |
Maria,
Is March a good month to go to Margarita Island? I have my flights
from Houston to Caracas booked on Continental Airlines (March 9-16), but
I am finding it difficult to book a flight from Caracas to Margarita
Island. I have seven days in Venezuela, should I spend one in
Caracas and 6 in Margarita Island or more time in Caracas? Is
there another place I should be seeing while I'm there?
Sorry for all the questions. Thank you for your help. -- Winston March is a great month! You will love it! If you feel like you have to see Caracas, then spend just 1 day. It is a big crowded city and most people do not enjoy it much. Spend as much time as you can in Margarita. From there you can get a full day excursion to Angel Falls for about $180 if you choose to do that. Your hotel can help you book this. If you have the money, I would do it. You will love Margarita. It is a unique place. Have a great time. If you have any more questions, just let me know. |
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FAQ |
"How
can I get to Angel Falls from Margarita?" - Rachel From Margarita there are charters to Canaima every day the cost of the excursion is $ 220 per person which includes round trip air ticket, lunch and local excursion in Canaima to El Sapo Fall, and, if the weather conditions permit, the plane flies around the Angel Falls. |
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FAQ |
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I have a round-trip ticket to Caracas, but I want to go to Margarita.
How can I get there from Caracas? I am on a budget and I heard there are
ferry boats or busses" - David There are no ferry boats from Caracas - the ferry is from another city and to get there by highway will take you around 5 hours, the best way is by air, cost around $130 Roundtrip. We recommend connections through Aeropostal. You can reserve on their website (which is mostly in Spanish) www.aeropostal.com or call in the USA , in Venezuela call toll free 0800 337 8466. |
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FAQ |
I
am planning a trip to Margarita Island and would like to stay in your
hotel. I also plan to do a lot lot gambling. Do you have a casino? If
you don't, could you please let me know which hotels have casinos? Thank
you," -Millie Dear Miss Millie, The Flamenco Hotel is a beach resort and does not have casino, but in Porlamar at Margarita Hilton, Marina Bay and Laguna Mar, they have casinos, if you have any interest to book just let me know, the prices are about $185 USD per room per night, with taxes and breakfast included. Best Regards, Arturo E. Dominguez gogoisland@cantv.net or ardominguez77@hotmail.com |
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