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Windsurfing & Kitesurfing on Isla Margarita
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Country: Venezuela
Capital: Caracas
Airports:
Porlamar
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Isla Margarite, El El Yaque: Travel Info
| Location: | Isla Margarita is an offshore island of Venezuela. |
| Island size: | 934 sq.km. |
| Rental cars and transport: | Good bus connections and cheap taxis (negotiate about the prices before departure). Rental cars are available for approx. 50 US$ a day. |
| Climate: | Tropical. Pleasant temperatures all year round. |
| Internet: | There are several internet cafés nearby or even in the hotels. |
Venezuela: Travel Info
| Capital: | Caracas |
| Country size: | 504.782 sq.km. |
| Population: | 912050 |
| Religion: | Catholic and protestant |
| Language: | The official language is Spanish. Colloquial languages are sometimes Indian ones. English, French, German and Portuguese are partly spoken. |
| Entry requirements: | Please check the entry requirements at the Embassy of Venezuela in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.
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| Health regulations: | No immunization required. Nevertheless it is recommended, especially for individualistic travellers, to get a vaccination against hepatitis A, yellow fever and typhoid. |
| Time difference: | CET -5 hours. During summer CET -6 hours. |
| Electricity: | 110-volt alternating current. An American adapter plug is necessary. |
| Telephone: | The dialling code for Venezuela |
| Currency & banking | Local currency is the Bolivar (BS). Credit cards and travel cheques are generally accepted at hotels, shops and car rental agencies. |
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