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.

