Getting Around

The public transportation systems in Margarita will take you around the island, but if you are in a hurry it is better to choose another alternative. Some bus stops are clearly marked but there are some drivers who stop anywhere, causing delays in traffic. The bus stations that cover the routes to Juan Griego, Macanao, the airport, Manzanillo, playa El Agua and Pampatar are located around the Bolivar Square in Porlamar. The fares on average range from Bs.70 to Bs.300. The low price provides the opportunity to share seats with teachers, grandmothers, students, local fishermen and housekeepers, all conversing with that fast and musical speech that characterize the margariteños.

Margarita offers many different ways to get to the island. The easiest way is by plane from Caracas,via the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, using any major international airline to reach Caracas, then taking a local airline to the island itself. This will take no more than 35 minutes flying time arriving at The General Santiago Mariño International Airport, located in El Yaque, some 23 Km. outside Porlamar. Another way to get to Margarita Island is by ferry from Puerto La Cruz or Cumaná. Today the ferry company offers different types of Ferries, some of them will take you in about 4 hours however the ferry express will only take you 2 hours. This last one has a better service.