Puerto La Cruz Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Day Trip to Mochima Islands

Day Trip to Mochima Islands, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  My favorite thing to do there is take a boat trip to the Mochima Islands. It included snorkeling, trip to several different islands, lunch, and we saw many dolphins jumping in the water. Departs 9 am returns 4 pmWe go by the Cave de la Virgen. The first beach it stops at is... 

Watch a $2USD movie at the cinema

Watch a $2USD movie at the cinema, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  These movies seem to be released just as fast as in the U.S., yet these movies only cost about $2 USD (5000 VEB) at the cinema in Puerto La Cruz. Some movies are offered in English and some in Spanish. 

The beaches in Puerto La Cruz

The beaches in Puerto La Cruz, Puerto La Cruz

 georeiser Says:  The beaches in and around Puerto La Cruz are good. 

Hotels  

Maremares Hotel Marina & Spa

 1 Review and 25 Opinions  I had heard a lot of bad things about this hotel. How it used to be a really nice resort and has... 

Restaurants  

Hato Real Grill: Good steak

Hato Real Grill: Good steak, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  The have very good steak here. It is a family owned restaurant and the beef comes from their ranch (in Venezuela somewhere). 

Sourdough Sports Bar & Restaurant: The Best Hamburgers in Puerto La Cruz

Sourdough Sports Bar & Restaurant: The Best Hamburgers in Puerto La Cruz, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  I have another tip for this place under "nightlife". This is primarily a restaurant. They have a few TVs, but they're too small for people to seriously watch sports there. At around 10 pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat they have live music. They play mostly salsa and merengue,... 

Nightlife  

Afrodisiakos: Nice lounge

Afrodisiakos: Nice lounge, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  This lounge is a nice place to go to talk with friends. It's not too loud, so you can still hear each other. They have indoors and outdoors seating. They have a DJ (on Fridays for sure) that plays house music. This is also a Peruvian restaurant 

Brew Brothers Pub and American Bistro: Another Nightclub/Restaurant

Brew Brothers Pub and American Bistro: Another Nightclub/Restaurant, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  We went here for dinner and it seems like a pretty nice place. We didn't stay for the nightlife, because it wasn't a busy night (there was another concert happening the same night). Keep in mind that Bambuda Bar is the most popular place and on busy nights Brew Moon will... 

Dejavu: Nightclub with 2 Rooms

Dejavu: Nightclub with 2 Rooms, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  One Saturday we went here and it was really crowded (2 dance floors open). We went here on another Friday night and it wasn't very crowded at all (only one room was open). They have a nice outdoor patio area by the water. One of the dance floors plays a mixture of music:... 

Bambuda Bar: Up-scale Club near Hotel Maremares

Bambuda Bar: Up-scale Club near Hotel Maremares, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  This was the best club in Lecheria. I am the kind of person that likes to try different clubs. But in the end, I preferred to just spend every night (Wed, Fri, Sat) here. You can go anytime for dinner, but the club doesn't get happening until 11 pm. That is the case for most... 

La Mania Sports Bar and Music: Salsa and Merengue Dance Club

La Mania Sports Bar and Music: Salsa and Merengue Dance Club, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  It appears to be a 30-something crowd with also some 20-somethings. This club is actually right next to Bambuda Bar. It is located next to the Golf Course (Campo de Golf). This place gets happening around 11 pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat nights. I went in this club twice to... 

Transportation  

Barcelona airport is now International (BLA)

Barcelona airport is now International (BLA), Puerto La Cruz

 diver_carlos Says:  The Barcelona-Anzoategui airport [BLA is the airport code] is now offering internation flights. Viasa has flights directly to and from Miami plus there are several destinations in the Caribbean and more on the way. It's more expensive than CCS but it's SO nice flying into... 

Bus

Bus, Puerto La Cruz

 georeiser Says:  The road is good between Puerto La Cruz and Caracas. Long distance bus is a cheaper way to travel. In my case the bus took longer time than expected due to an engine failure on the bus. We had to wait an hour to change bus. 

Domestic airline

Domestic airline, Puerto La Cruz

 georeiser Says:  Domestic airlines is frequently used to Puerto La Cruz from Caracas. And the price is not to expensive. Also some charter companies travel here. 

Shopping  

Centro Comercial Plaza Mayor Mall: Largest Mall in Puerto La Cruz area

Centro Comercial Plaza Mayor Mall: Largest Mall in Puerto La Cruz area, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  I will update this with more information when I return from Venezuela in October 2005.Many banks, 2 cinemas, clothes, restaurants, etc. 

Centro Comercial Caribbean Mall: Mall near Hotel Maremares in Lecherias

Centro Comercial Caribbean Mall: Mall near Hotel Maremares in Lecherias, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  This mall is not as big as Plaza Mayor. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Hotel Maremares in Lecherias. Clothes, jewelry, electronics 

Local Customs  

All Restaurants Serve Italian Food

All Restaurants Serve Italian Food, Puerto La Cruz

 CLillard Says:  You will find that you can't really classify each restaurant. Shambar serves sushi and italian. Sourdough serves Texmex, burgers, pizza, and italian. Bambuda Bar serves sushi, thai, chinese, japonese, and guess what ITALIAN. The Mediterranean restaurant serves Greek food and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

MOCHIMA TOWN (1 hour drive)

MOCHIMA TOWN  (1 hour drive), Puerto La Cruz

 ezaguryk Says:  Mochima town is about 45 min from Puerto La Cruz. And it is in the middle of the Here Parque nacional Mochima, its great extension throughout the coast throughout an area of 94.935 hec, where you found spectacular beaches like the Gulf of Santa Fe, the Archipelago of the de... 

Los Altos de Sucre

Los Altos de Sucre, Puerto La Cruz

 ezaguryk Says:  Los Altos de SucreBefore it calls Altos de Santa Fe, you would found a mountain full of craftsmen and gastronomical new features, it is necessary to leave Puerto La Cruz by the route you can enjoy beautiful beach views of the national park of Mochima and much green... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Regata Mochima 2008

Regata Mochima 2008, Puerto La Cruz

 ezaguryk Says:  En la bahia de Puerto la cruz tenemos la Regrata Mochima 2008. VELEROS!!!!!!!!! 

Favorites  

Acceptable public conduct

Acceptable public conduct, Puerto La Cruz

 cheesecake17 Says:  A firm, assured, handshake is the customary greeting on all occasions. During the handshake, state your full name; the other party will then reciprocate by doing the same.Once you establish a closer acquaintance with certain people, you may even receive an “abrazo”, an... 

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 Just to let you know, so you don't try to look for these clubs. Rumy and Maniqui clubs are no longer open for business. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is there holiday schedule for ground transportation from Caracas to Puerto La Cruz and also does ferry from PLC to Margarita... 

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A: Hi! There might be but it will be very hard to find a ticket. You must try to check in advance with a private bus line, like Aeroexpresos Ejecutivos or Expresos... 

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