Windsurfing & Kitesurfing on Isla Margarita

Country: Venezuela
Capital: Caracas
Airports:
Porlamar

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.

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.
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.