Things to do & places to visit in Insular Region, Venezuela

Insular Region #1 destination in Venezuela 2023. The average rating score is 4.40 based on 14.1k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Caracas, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 21:05.

Top things to do (11)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Cayo De Agua (880 reviews)
- Heavenly beach - Must do
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Islands • Beaches

Cayo de Agua is one of the small islands of Los Roques. It takes about 40 minutes from Gran Roque to get there by boat. It's absolutely worth it. You will arrive to this wonderful white beach with clear light blue water. There are no restaurants or places to buy anything...so bring your stuff! You can take the boats from Gran Roque. The price is not excessive and they include the beach umbrella and a couple of chairs. And do not forget sun protector with a very high SPF (30 and above) See more..
5.0 Crasqui (632 reviews)
- The best cayo in Los Roques
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Islands

Crasky was the first island inhabited by permanent fishermen in the archipelago, on a long barrier with an equally long but sandy beach on the leeward side. Sometimes it is really annoying to get to its beaches when there are small overflows, leave only one landing point, it is beautiful when its waters are calm, in what were the fishermen's ranches and with their modernized ancestors, they offer food services, camp and rent of cayak. At the tip, there is a path that goes to a small bay where you can snorkel. - Great place for Fly Fishing & Kitesurfing. See more..
5.0 Cayo Fabian (74 reviews)
- Beautiful and calm beach
Islands

Perfect for windsurfers as its very windy here and flat waters. Beautiful place to relax and have fun... See more..
5.0 Cayo Fabian (74 reviews)
- Beautiful and calm beach
Islands

Perfect for windsurfers as its very windy here and flat waters. Beautiful place to relax and have fun... See more..
4.5 Coche Beach (1.821 reviews)
- perfect vacation 2012
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Located along an extensive sandy tongue at the northwestern tip of Coche Island - which together with the islands of Margarita and Cubagua make up the Nueva Esparta State. Coche Beach or Playa La Punta is by far the most famous and popular beach of this kind in the Americas - arid and beautiful. Its waters are clear and without waves of intense blue with splendid turquoise tones. Its sands white and very soft to the touch, are constantly swept by the trade winds of the northeast which blow all year round the island considerably reducing the sensation of heat. It is a world famous place for kitesurfing and windsurfing Fun. There are kitesurf and windsurf schools. You can rent jet skis, four-wheel motorcycles, kayaks and bicycles. But above all in Playa La Punta and throughout the island of Coche you will find a very kind type of people. See more..
4.5 Playa el Yaque (1.138 reviews)
- Ideal place for windsurf or to relax
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

El Yaque is always a great place to apenas the Day at the Beach. It is the perfect place if you like windsurf o kitesurf, famous by its wind. Aldo is a great Beach for children because it has Calm water. There you can decide to go with all you will need or you can always have a great fish in Aby of the restaurant See more..
4.5 Basílica Nuestra Señora Del Valle (961 reviews)
- Beautiful Church and Market
Religious Sites

The basilica features the "Virgin of the Valley," an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Pilgrims from Venezuela and around the world come to pay her homage. See more..
4.5 Laguna de la Restinga (848 reviews)
- Relaxing place
National Parks

Visit this natural lagoon in La Restinga National Park, which lies on the isthmus that adjoins the Macanao Peninsula to East Margarita and features canals lined with mangrove trees. See more..
4.5 Madrisqui (624 reviews)
- Very relaxing
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Los Roques is amazing, best beaches in the world ( I have been all over) there are 365 cays for you to enjoy but, if you want a relaxing day at the beach, just 5 minutes away from the grand Roque, Madrisqui is your choice, it is just perfect, if you feel like exploring, you can also walk all the way to the left (looking at the beach), turn left again and you can cross over pirate cay, it is quite an experience because you walk over a path of sand in the middle of the water. See more..
4.5 Fortin de la Galera (517 reviews)
- Nicest viewpoint on Margarita Island
Spent More than 3 hours Castles

We went there on an excursion with the CDF Horizon and this proved to be the nicest picture taking spot of the day ! The bus leaves you at the top of the hill and there are only a few steps to climb to get to the remains of the fortification (Fortin) . Once there , there is a spot where refreshments and souvenirs are available and sometimes a local would offer his services as a guide for a few bucks . The views all around are fabulous ! If it is still there and you wonder what it is , the red colored patch of water is the dangerous red algae ! See more..
4.5 Francisqui (435 reviews)
- Just a magic place
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Islands

One of the closes beaches to Gran Roque in Los Roques is Francisqui and I have to say is just magical, the colors of the water and the location makes this particular beach to be a place to enjoy See more..
4.5 Playa Parguito (328 reviews)
- Good
Beaches

Good place to rest alone or with your family, with good restaurants. Hot and calm waters as almost all of the Caribe. See more..
4.5 Faro Punta Ballenas (265 reviews)
- Awesome views
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Excellent place for photos, you can see whole the Pampatar Bay, front sea, near islands, you can find descriptions for all that you can see. You need car to access See more..
4.5 Museo Marino de Margarita (218 reviews)
- Superb location
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

As a first time visitor, I liked the ambience and vibrance of this place from different perspectives. The antiques and decorative artworks displayed here were amazing. See more..
4.5 Noronky Beach (190 reviews)
- Nice beach with a wooden platform
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

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4.5 Carenero Island (185 reviews)
- Very nice place just for a while
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Islands

Carenero is a very nice, relax and small island... here you can spend a while, no more than 1 hour, but you have to go and meet this amazing place... See more..
4.5 Playa Zaragoza (159 reviews)
- Away from the tourists and breathtaking sunsets!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Beaches

Located in the north east section of the island, in between Juan Griego and Playa el Agua which are very touristic destinations. This beach is less crowded and is more visited by the locals. Very little public transportation goes there so you would need your own transportation, usually you can find a taxi driver that can take you there and you can negotiate the pick-up time. There are a few choices to eat food, mostly fresh fish caught by the local fishermen, sit by the beach and enjoy the magnificent sunsets. See more..
4.5 Faro Holandés (155 reviews)
- Breathtaking view
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins

About 20 minutes of walking and easy climbing take you to the highest point of Gran Roque Island: the old dutch lighthouse. The place offers a complete view of the island, and an unforgettable sunset. Worth the effort. Must go! See more..
4.5 Dos Mosquises Islands (149 reviews)
- simple but beautiful
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Aquariums

Dos Mosquises Islands (The Turtle hatching islands). These are approximately an hour and a half from Gran Roque depending on the boat used and the weather (with a sailboat allow 4 hours, and it is better to rent a sailboat (live aboard) for 2 or more days). Of these two keys Dos Mosquises Norte and Dos Mosquises Sur, the latter is the most interesting because the Los Roques Scientific Foundation, a park station and an archaeological whereabouts as well as a magnificent beach are all there. From the seventies the foundation has been carrying on investigation and environmental education; its associates promoted the creation of the national park and their investigations range form the biology of coralline reef communities to fishing, anthropology and archaeology in the archipelago. There is a landing strip on the island for small aircrafts, laboratories, service areas, accommodation and a room for the raising of turtles which usually awaken much interest among visitors. See more..
4.5 Guacuco Beach (140 reviews)
- One of the best places in the island
Beaches

A great place to stay and enjoy life. Beautiful condo in front of tve beach to rent and have fun. You can rent a house or a apartament See more..
4.5 Isla Cubagua (104 reviews)
- Day trip to Cubagua
Islands

Went to Cubagua in a Catamaran, 30 minutes sailing, great experience. Cubagua is a very small islanf with blue waters, practice snorkeling and mud baths. Recommended See more..
4.5 Playa Parguito (328 reviews)
- Good
Beaches

Good place to rest alone or with your family, with good restaurants. Hot and calm waters as almost all of the Caribe. See more..
4.5 Faro Punta Ballenas (265 reviews)
- Awesome views
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Excellent place for photos, you can see whole the Pampatar Bay, front sea, near islands, you can find descriptions for all that you can see. You need car to access See more..
4.5 Museo Marino de Margarita (218 reviews)
- Superb location
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

As a first time visitor, I liked the ambience and vibrance of this place from different perspectives. The antiques and decorative artworks displayed here were amazing. See more..
4.5 Noronky Beach (190 reviews)
- Nice beach with a wooden platform
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

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4.5 Carenero Island (185 reviews)
- Very nice place just for a while
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Islands

Carenero is a very nice, relax and small island... here you can spend a while, no more than 1 hour, but you have to go and meet this amazing place... See more..
4.5 Playa Zaragoza (159 reviews)
- Away from the tourists and breathtaking sunsets!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Beaches

Located in the north east section of the island, in between Juan Griego and Playa el Agua which are very touristic destinations. This beach is less crowded and is more visited by the locals. Very little public transportation goes there so you would need your own transportation, usually you can find a taxi driver that can take you there and you can negotiate the pick-up time. There are a few choices to eat food, mostly fresh fish caught by the local fishermen, sit by the beach and enjoy the magnificent sunsets. See more..
4.5 Faro Holandés (155 reviews)
- Breathtaking view
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins

About 20 minutes of walking and easy climbing take you to the highest point of Gran Roque Island: the old dutch lighthouse. The place offers a complete view of the island, and an unforgettable sunset. Worth the effort. Must go! See more..
4.5 Dos Mosquises Islands (149 reviews)
- simple but beautiful
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Aquariums

Dos Mosquises Islands (The Turtle hatching islands). These are approximately an hour and a half from Gran Roque depending on the boat used and the weather (with a sailboat allow 4 hours, and it is better to rent a sailboat (live aboard) for 2 or more days). Of these two keys Dos Mosquises Norte and Dos Mosquises Sur, the latter is the most interesting because the Los Roques Scientific Foundation, a park station and an archaeological whereabouts as well as a magnificent beach are all there. From the seventies the foundation has been carrying on investigation and environmental education; its associates promoted the creation of the national park and their investigations range form the biology of coralline reef communities to fishing, anthropology and archaeology in the archipelago. There is a landing strip on the island for small aircrafts, laboratories, service areas, accommodation and a room for the raising of turtles which usually awaken much interest among visitors. See more..
4.5 Guacuco Beach (140 reviews)
- One of the best places in the island
Beaches

A great place to stay and enjoy life. Beautiful condo in front of tve beach to rent and have fun. You can rent a house or a apartament See more..