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Venezuela: Caribbean coast and islands

Along with its coral archipelagos, larger islands, and offshore national marine parks, much of Venezuela's Caribbean coastline is completely undeveloped and in its natural state: pearl white through to burnt gold, soft sand beaches are closely backed by coconut groves and steep lumpy hills swathed in tropical vegetation. It’s a wonderful secret just waiting to be discovered. Of course there are some better known corners: Margarita Island has long been a popular package tour destination – but the majority of the little resorts, rustic ports, rocky, sand-speckled bays and underwater marine theatres are still unexplored by foreign visitors.

Our insider tips for Caribbean coast and islands

Rafe Stone

Swimming in the aquamarine and jade green waters of the Caribbean’s largest marine national park, the deserted coral cays and white sand swept islands of the archipelago Los Roques.

Chris Parrott

Snorkelling off a boat in Morrocoy National Marine Park. There are thousands of mangrove islands in a calm shallow sea, many with slivers of white or golden sand; others with larger white, soft sand beaches.

Stuart Whittington

Hanging out at the barefoot beach village and fishing port of Puerto Colombia, where tropical forest tumbles down to beaches and bays on steep cliffs. Just inland, the town of Choroní is very laid back with pretty colonial buildings.

Isabelle Mazille

Visiting Mochima National Park where red stone cliffs with thick vegetation line a fjord-like coastline with little sandy bays. The red or golden beaches are only accessible by boat, only a few have any facilities.

What our clients say

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“ Choroni was dirty and a little unfriendly. We arrived in on a Wed and most restaurants and bars were closed and only came to life on Fri. We had to pass the local dump each day to get to the local beach. We were charged extortionate amounts for simple items such as a bar of chocolate. Wed and Thurs were not good for us but Fri the whole place illuminated and we had a much more pleasant stay. I would keep this in mind if sending others there in future. We had a great weekend there but the first few days weren't great.
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DL, Ireland | June 2012 | 35 - 50 | With Partner

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