Venezuela · Isla Margarita

La Restinga

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

  • DolphinLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - primary activity; guided lancha tours through mangrove tunnels plus in-water snorkeling stops

Safety notes

Protected national park - boat travel through the mangrove channels only permitted with licensed local boatmen; sun exposure on long lancha rides; general Venezuela travel-advisory/security context (Level 4 'Do Not Travel') applies to trip planning - VERIFY current conditions

Permits & fees

INPARQUES-managed national park; guided boat tour typically sold as a package (from about $50/person half-day per local operator listings) - specific government gate-entry fee amount not confirmed - '-' (VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: La Restinga

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.