Juana La Loca (Calle J.M. Vargas, Casco Histórico de Pampatar, Pampatar) – this is one of Pampatar’s more upscale restaurants. Still, because of its elaborate décor, it is more befitting of a trendy lounge. A highly recommended destination for groups of friends wanting to drink and enjoy some music. A great place for parties and […]
Guayoyo Café (La Caranta, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this is a popular seaside bar and restaurant that attracts tourists – both college students and those more mature. Live bands (jazz and Latin) are often booked here. Seafood and Italian dishes are available for those in a mood for fine dining. Because of the ocean views, […]
Bora Bora Margarita (Av. Raul Leoni, Marina del Concorde, Porlamar, Margarita Island) – this is a hot destination for partygoers in Margarita Island. Much of the crowd that goes to Bora Bora are college students. Of course, more mature visitors visit Bora Bora as well. In terms of live entertainment, occasional Latin artists are booked […]
Beach Bar (Calle El Cristo, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this bar is another destination for partygoers visiting Margarita Island. Even though it’s called a “bar”, it actually has a large beachside dancefloor – where daytime parties are often held. There are also evening DJing sessions of popular dance music as well. Along with cocktails and […]
Sharks Beach Bar El Yaque (Playa El Yaque, El Yaque) – this is a popular beachside restaurant for visitors looking for seafood (including the “catch of the day”, seafood paella, and ceviche), along with other local dishes. The staff there has been given accolades for good service by travelers on TripAdvisor. The restaurant’s mere beachfront […]
Restaurante Punto Criollo (Igualdad 19, Porlamar) – this is a favored local place simply because of the superior air conditioning this restaurant has to offer. Aside from that, local dishes served here include the Pabellon (a traditional Venezuela dish that has shredded beef, rice, black beans & plantains). This is considered a “must do” for […]
Restaurante El Fondeadero (Calle J.M. Vargas, Pampatar 6316, La Esparta) – this is another fine restaurant at Margarita Island that serves a variety of seafood dishes (from sword fish to Sopado de Mariscos). No doubt, its seaside views are an attraction unto themselves for many patrons.
Positano (Calle Fermín, Porlamar 6301, Nueva Esparta) – this restaurant is popular for its pizzas and pasta dishes. A worthy spot for these and other Italian dishes after spending the day at the beach.
Surfing — given the country’s lengthy coastline, which faces the Pacific Ocean, it’s expected that surfing is a major recreational activity. Archeological artifacts suggest that the sport actually goes back hundreds, if not thousands of years in Peru. The country’s central coast has great surfing opportunities from April to September, while the north coast (towards […]
Stellaris Casino (JW Marriott Hotel, Av. 28 de Julio 151, Miraflores, Lima) – located within one of Lima’s major luxury hotels (JW Marriott Hotel), is this casino. Affiliated with the Stellaris Casino in Caribbean locales like San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Aruba, this Stellaris Casino has about 170 gaming machines and 16 table games (such […]