Is Margarita Island Venezuela safe?

Is Margarita Island Venezuela safe?

Crime — including violent crime — is a major problem in Venezuela, and while Margarita Island may be safer than the mainland by some measures, visitors are advised to check the U.S. State Department’s website for current travel alerts and warnings before booking a trip.

Can Americans travel to Margarita Island Venezuela?

Safety in Margarita Island As of 2018, Venezuela is very unstable due to social unrest, violent crime and food and medicine shortages. The U.S. State Department, therefore, advises travelers against traveling to Venezuela.

How do you get to Margarita Island?

To get to the island, you must first fly to Caracas, Barcelona or Valencia, in Venezuela; Bogota, Cali or Medellin in Colombia, and from there take a direct flight to Porlamar on Margarita Island. Porlamar is serviced mostly by the Venezuelan airlines (Avior or Estelar).

What’s the sand color in Margarita island?

Languorously lounging around at a white sand beach, sipping on chilled margaritas captures the perfect summer holiday at an island.

Do US citizens need a visa to go to Venezuela?

Yes. US citizens must have a visa to travel to Venezuela for any trip purpose, including tourism and business. Visas are obtained via the Embassy of Venezuela in Washington, DC, and they must be obtained well in advance of the trip.

What is the population of Margarita Island Venezuela?

Margarita Island

Native name: Isla de Margarita Nickname: Pearl of the Caribbean
Largest settlement Porlamar (pop. 85,000)
Demographics
Population 489,917 (2014)
Pop. density 411.76/km2 (1066.45/sq mi)

Is Margarita a country?

Margarita Island (Isla de Margarita, Spanish pronunciation: [maɾɣaˈɾita]) is the largest island in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta, situated off the northeastern coast of the country, in the Caribbean Sea….Antolín.

Municipality Díaz
Capital San Juan Bautista
Surface 166 km²
Population 39,491
Density (km²) 238.04

What is the most popular sport in Venezuela?

Baseball
Although Baseball, basketball, and football are the top three sports in Venezuela, the sport of Coleo has been a favorite past time for many years. The sport is most popular in the eastern and southern regions of the country.