Juan Griego

Juan Griego is a town of 20,000 people (2011) on Margarita Island in Venezuela. The main activity of the town is tourism, where historical and cultural value play an important role. Bulevard Brión, Calle El Sol, The pier, Fortín de la Galera and the sunset in the bay are places frequently visited by travelers. Additionally, in its main streets there are various businesses with imported products at lower prices due to the Free Port.

Understand

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Juan Griego has the most northern port in Venezuela.

Map
Map of Juan Griego

Get in

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  • Santiago Mariño Caribbean International Airport PMV IATA near Porlamar is Margarita Island's main airport.

Get around

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See

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  • 11.08656-63.975031 Fortin de La Galera. Fort built in the 17th century. Besides the history, visitors can climb to the top for spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Guided tours available, or explore on your own. OSM directions (updated Feb 2024)
  • 11.0658-64.00642 Museo Pueblos de Margarita, Av. Simplicio Rodríguez, La Cruz. Privately owned museum to the south of town. Covers cultural history of Margarita Island. OSM directions (updated Feb 2024)

Do

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Fishing boats at Juan Griego

There are several small beaches.

Buy

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Eat

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  • 11.08461-63.971811 El Bonguero Restaurante, Calle El Fuerte, ☏ +58 295-2532536. Excellent view of the bay. OSM directions (updated Feb 2024)

Drink

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Sleep

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  • 11.08402-63.972011 Hotel Descanso Tropical, Calle Guevara, ☏ +58 412-7952890. Wifi, pool, air-conditioned. OSM directions (updated Feb 2024)

Connect

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Go next

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  • Playa El Yaque is internationally renowned for windsurfing and kitesurfing


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