Morrocoy Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Th natural pool

Th natural pool, Morrocoy

 ludogatto Says:  A lot of people like to stay in this point of the playa Varadero cause with the low see there are many natural pools. 

The 2 part of Playa Varadero

The 2 part of Playa Varadero, Morrocoy

 ludogatto Says:  There's nobady there but rememeber that the wind is a little bit strongher and on the beach there are many piece of wood an garbege, leaved there from the sea! 

Playa Varadero

Playa Varadero, Morrocoy

 ludogatto Says:  Cayo Varadero have a big baach, u arrive with the boath from the mangrove and passing a littel track u arrive in a mervellouse bay, with a point on the right where there are a lott of natural swimingpool, that the beach continue for 1 km more since some big rocks that... 

Los Juanes

Los Juanes, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  A a nice sandbank to go in the afternoon to relax . It´s shalow enough to walk . Perfect place to eat from ¨small boats ¨full of sea food . 

Bajo Caiman

Bajo Caiman, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  It´s a coral reef with shalow water and lots of sand. Perfect to go with a boat in the afternoon and relax . 

Mayorquine Beach

Mayorquine Beach, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  This is an Oceanic tipe Beach with big waves, but still nice to see and there is a lot of rocks and caves . 

Cayo Borracho

Cayo Borracho, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  Is another small Island in Front of Cayo Sombrero. Is less crowded , more öwner boat¨place , but is nice. 

Cayo Sombrero

Cayo Sombrero, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  This is the most popular beach in the area, you only can get there by sea, you can rent a ¨peñero¨ boat taxi to drop you there and set to pick you up you the same day or another day , or go with a friend Boat. It´s aprox 20-30mins from the Morrocoy park or Tucacas town .... 

Cayo Sombrero

Cayo Sombrero, Morrocoy

 Jacana Says:  It's one of the biggest keys in Morrocoy. Lots of people like to camp in here, and it's big enough for everyone. You can also do some snorkeling or you can just sit under a palm tree and enjoy.... 

Cayo Sal

Cayo Sal, Morrocoy

 Jacana Says:  This is one of the most visited keys in morrocoy, but it's very pretty. It's easier to go there from the town of Chichiriviche. 

Morrocoy - Los Juanes

Morrocoy - Los Juanes, Morrocoy

 ezaguryk Says:  Los Juanes It is a beautiful key; it is also known as the "swimming pool", you can go only go if you have a boat or a friend with a boat ;-), because it doesn't have a beach with sand. You can get out of the boats, since is not so deep and you can swim, or listen Music,... 

Nightlife  

Gelateria Roma: Icecream
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Jacana 31 reviews

You won't believe you're eating an icecream this good in this little town. It's owned by two italian ladies that make the icecream and also work behind the counter. It's always full at nights, specially during the high seasons.
My favorites are pistachio and bacio. Hmmmmmm!!

Written Jan 2, 2005

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Transportation  

Take a "peñero"
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Take a "peñero " in Tucacas to get around Morrocoy. A "peñero" is a small boat owned and driven by a local that will take you to any "cayo" (key) you want. If you find other people who want to share the boat with you , the fare will be lower, since you pay for the whole boat , not for each person.

Written Mar 31, 2003

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Local Customs  

A "chinchorro"

A   "chinchorro", Morrocoy

 AleMich13 Says:  A "chinchorro " is how we call hammocks... OK Venezuelans , I can almost listen to you guys telling me ..."What !!!! a "chinchorro " is NOT a hammock it's a different thing!!". So , I'll explain. A "chinchorro" is knitted and a hammock is made of a single piece of fabric...... 

What's a "morrocoy"?

What's a "morrocoy"?, Morrocoy

 AleMich13 Says:  It's the animal you see in this picture. You can find it in some Venezuelan houses and gardens walking freely (but slowly) since it's a popular pet. 

Warnings and Dangers  

Food

Food, Morrocoy

 EdyTraveler Says:  Bring your own food if posible, there is a lot of markets in town to purchase food and beberages. There is only a very few small restaurants in the beaches to get food. Also there are Boats selling food in some beaches, the food is great but you have to check well the look... 

Use sunblock

Use sunblock, Morrocoy

 ezaguryk Says:  Protect your self from the sun (use a sunblock 15 to 40) or in the afternon hide under the umblela or in a shadow, take it serious, the sun is very strong and without noticing it you can be burned and spent bad time. 

What to Pack  

Wear a "sombrero" in Sombrero ....
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AleMich13 80 reviews

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Use a cap or a hat !!!!! you don't now what being under the sun is until you've been here...

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you don't want to end up like a lobster , wear sun protection ... this is a "must" .

Updated Jan 11, 2003

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Sports & Outdoors  

Kite surf
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ludogatto 453 reviews
so crowded!
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My partner asked the imparque where to do kite surf and they say it's not allowed because can be a problem for the nature! ....but all the motor speed boat are allowed and they put the anchor on the reef!
We asked to the lancheros that told us it's not true: there is a place in CHichi where they rent the stuff and take u to the best place: Cayo Varadero.
If u need the stuff ask to the big with Hotel in Playa Sur.
He did kite surf in this area only during week ( we was 6 peoles) and he diden't touch the reef....!
What is better a power engine of a seed boat or the sound of the surf on the waves?

Written Apr 12, 2006

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Favorites  

This is not a pool it's a beach in Morrocoy
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AleMich13 80 reviews
Cayo Sombrero

Favorite thing: There are all kinds of beaches in the keys of Morrocoy: isolated, crowded, large, small... you'll find the one that fits you ! Just rent a "peñero" (local small boat) and ask the guy who drives it to take you to one of them.

Written Feb 25, 2003

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 Eco-Tourism

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