Shopping: Margarita is a free-port, tax-free area since 1971. You will find there excellent prices in a great variety of high quality articles.
In Porlamar we recommend to go shopping to Mariño and 4th of May Avenues, and Guevara and Gómez Boulevards. In Juangriego visit Larina and Aurora Streets, ideal to buy clothes, shoes, perfumes, jewels, liquors, electronic devices, sport goods, and so on. A whole variety of products for all tastes.
Craftsmanship: Handmade work is one of the most original customs in the Island. Each little town has an specific dedication to a given particular item. In La Vecindad you will find the best Venezuelan hammocks and in Santa Rosa an specific type original from Margarita. In Padro González are expertice in basketmaking, and in Sabana de Guacuco you will find handmade basket made out of African Palms. El Cercado is the best site to find handmade ceramics and pottery, while at El Maco you will get typical shoes.
Hotels: Margarita offers you a great variety of hotels to enjoy your stay, including over 100 hotels and aparthotels, a many confortable apartments that are rented on daily and weekly basis. You can get detail information in your travel agency.
Nightlife: The night has more than one surprise in store for you. You can find all you need to have a great time. Discotheques and clubs where where you can dance the tropical night away, bars where cocktails welcome you; restaurants where you can have the most exotic tropical seafood and international cuisine, and those romantic places in which to bring together the magic of night and love.
Casinos: In Porlamar you will find plenty of Casinos and Bingos where to try your luck. You will feel like in any European Casino but in a tropical atmosphere.
Diverland Park: This amusement park is located next to a Dog Race Track. Opens daily day and night. One ticket gives you the chance to ride all attractions without limitations, including a roller coaster that promises great thrills.
Tourist Sightseeing: In The Saint Spirit Valley is the tourist observation point ¨Félix Gómez¨, located on the top of a hill from where you will be able to see the whole Island and the waters of the Caribbean Sea around it. Just an incredible and marvelous spectacle.