Margarita Island, general information
Margarita Island is a favourite destination for Venezuelans to spend their vacation. However, the island is also become a popular spot for visitors from all over the world. There are several international airlines that fly to Porlamar on Margarita Island http://www.insel-margarita-venezuela.de/margarita-island/international-flights.html
Margarita Island is located at the north east of Venezuela 30 minutes by plane from Caracas, the capital of the country. The island has an aera of 1071 km2 and 315 kms of coasts. The capital is La Asunción, a small town in the center of the island. Margarita has 422.688 inhabitants. The island is part of the state of Nueva Esparta, consisting of the islands Margarita, Coche and Cubagua. The currency is the bolivar. 1 US$= 4.30 Bolívares.
Official Language is Spanish
The weather is warm and sunny the whole year. It does not vary much, 27º - 38 ºCelsius. In the winter (from November to January) the weather is more pleasent and fresh. During the rainy season there are some rainfalls at night or in the early morning, but close to the midday the sun comes out, so you can go to the beach every day of the year on Margarita Island.
The life on the island is quiet and tranquile. There is crime like everywhere else in latinamerica, but not at a high rate, as opposed to other cities in the country. It is recommendable to take care of your personal belongings and to be careful with people that you do not know well.
Margarita Island’s industry is fishing and tourism. It is a small but modern island with many shopping malls and oportunities for leisure and relaxation.
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