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Isla Margarita - Venezuela
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Caribbean coast
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  • Luchonda
  • By Luchonda on January 15, 2005
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  • Restaurant Atlantico - Venezuela
    Restaurant Atlantico
    by Luchonda
    The coastline restaurant called "Atlantico" - on our way from Maracay to Cora offers fresh seafood - but be careful - next to a plant of gas and petro production - also located at the sea coast - i have my doubts. I didn't have a bite - but my fellow travellers confirmed that the food was .......
    The toilets are maybe typical SA - but the meaning of the door at the right side, on the first floor ???? Another questionmark.

    Wait untill the next station and have some real good food - even snacks

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    Puerto de la Cruz
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  • AndreSTGT
  • Updated By AndreSTGT on May 30, 2004
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  • You don't like Waikiki, Torremolinos, El Arenal?
    Good, then don't even think about visiting Puerto de la Cruz. It's the most popular beach resort for Venezuelans, which is something i really cannot understand, given the fact that there are so many beautiful unspoilt beaches just around the corner.
    PLC is ugly, the beach is dirty and prices for food and accommodation are outrageous.

    Since this is the place were young Venezuelans spend their vacation, it might be fun to hang out with them and party.

    The alternative for some relaxing days on the beach is pretty much ANYWHERE else along the coast.
    If you're into partying, however, this might be the place to go.

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    The beach in Caracas - La...
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  • OrlandoBR
  • By OrlandoBR on September 8, 2002
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  • The beach in Caracas - La Guaira region.
    To get there, one must cross the huge mountain that separates the city and the ocean - which takes some 20 minutes by car. The coast there is not particularly nice, and that part of town is ugly and dirty. Besides, the traffic is awful there. That's where the airport is located. Much better to stay in Caracas.

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    If you want to buy souvenirs...
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  • tucha
  • By tucha on September 8, 2002
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  • If you want to buy souvenirs in Margarita Island (and do so, because they have wonderful things like the dolls, the coconuts and much more) do it, in te capital, Porlamar but at the the streets at the local vendors. Because they have much more variety than than in the shops (I only see souvenirs shops , in two places) and the prices are much, much cheaper.

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    The dive trip was not worth...
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  • jake22
  • By jake22 on September 8, 2002
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  • The dive trip was not worth the effort.
    A long wait to get to the boat,
    Poor equipment used, regulators not usable on some. Poor water to dive in,
    A long wait getting first timers in the water, Dangerous area where fishermen might hook divers.

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    Isla Margarita! I have not...
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  • By Amaithuna on August 26, 2002
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  • Isla Margarita! I have not been there myself but I never intended to go there anyway. People who had been, told me it was way too touristy and disappointing after all. Nevertheless, some people may like its Ibiza athmosphere!

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    Los Ferries entre Margarita y...
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  • euzkadi
  • By euzkadi on August 26, 2002
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    by euzkadi
    Los Ferries entre Margarita y Puerto de la Cruz, en épocas pico, y sin reservas...Una pesadilla.
    The ferries between Margarita island and Puerto de la Cruz, during high season, and with no reservations...a nightmare.

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    Be Careful with men in street...
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  • Granite
  • Updated By Granite on August 25, 2002
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  • Be Careful with men in street that are available to change money. DON'T DO IT.Go to a exchange house. This men always try give you less money.
    How they do it?: First they count the money. EVerything seems ok. Than you count it and you sees that there isn't all the money. Than the man count it again and confirms that reality. After that he gives you the money that are missing and you go home happy.
    What happened?: When he counts the money for the second time, he keep some money and you don't see it.

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    The travelagents are more...
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  • Nijntje
  • By Nijntje on August 25, 2002
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  • Venezuela Tourist Traps
    by Nijntje
    The travelagents are more expensive than the local 'pirats'. The travelagents says: 'Don't go with Pirats'.
    The so called 'pirats' are much cheaper..and offer u a good trip. They usually come at the beach and offer u a good trip for a good price.
    Just do it !!!!!!! Don't be afraid.

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    Unless it is a museum, if you...
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  • Nomad_2001
  • Updated By Nomad_2001 on August 25, 2002
  • Venezuela Page by Nomad_2001
  • Unless it is a museum, if you see hordes of tourists at a particular restaurant of shop just say NO.

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