Free Traveling

Isla Margarita is the largest island of Venezuela made up of two islands joined dall’istmo of Arapana and is approximately 45 minutes by plane from Caracas. E ‘famous for its beautiful beaches and the possibility to go shopping, since the entire island is free port. Since it was the first island to be opened to tourism is also the richest in hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. E ‘infatti famous for its electrifying nightlife. Given the beautiful location, is ideal place every month of the year. Suitable for all, both families that single groups of friends.

Hilton Hotel: Directly on the beach of Playa Moreno, a short distance from Porlamar, commercial town to visit for shopping. Recommended for those who love luxury despite an informal environment.

Excursion: Tour of the island to see and appreciate the diversity of landscape, from sea to the mountains to learn about this enchanting island; Jeef Safari aboard a Jeep4 x 4 with a driver to discover the Macanao pensisola desert, with its beaches and its immense desert cacti, Isla de Coche to discover how to train the best surfers in the world, swim with dolphins for the most beautiful in the world and swim for 30 minutes with the most beautiful ocean creatures; A ‘ full day in Los Roques to see with your eyes one more of the seas of the world not yet touched by mass tourism; Half day at the park to see the Restinga (not touching) the beautiful mangroves that surround this natural park.

Useful Information
Documents: For Italian citizens must have passport with minimum validity of at least 6 months. It ‘also needed for the development of the tourist card will be delivered directly by the airline before landing.
Vaccinations: There is no vaccination.
Time difference: – 5.5 hours compared to Italy; -6.5 hours in Italy is when daylight saving time.
Electricity: 110 volts to operate, therefore you must provide an adapter.
Currency: The local currency is the Bolivar Fuerte (VEF). E ’should have U.S. dollars or euros in small denominations. The Bolivarian currency is not obtainable in Italy and is not re-convertible foreign currency.

Climate: In Venezuela there are two seasons: the rainy (warmest period) from May to October with short but intense downpours and the dry season from November to April. E ‘a country open all year round.

Language: The official language is Spanish, but English and Italian are fairly common.
Remember: the sun is very strong so it is advisable to obtain a high protection cream, sunglasses, hat and clothes very informal.

Shopping: Isla Margarita is free port so we bought very well. To remember to buy chocolate because it is said that Venezuela produces the best cocoa in the world.

Airport Taxes: never including local airport taxes but shall be payable on the spot and correspond to about VEF 115 per person for international flights and VEF 23 per person per way for domestic flights.