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Major city · Venezuela

Playa El Yaque

Stay 2–3 days for kite‑surfing, windsurfing and beach; one day only if you just want a quick swim.

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Playa El Yaque is a wind‑sport hub on Margarita Island with a long shallow beach, many rental schools and beachfront lodging. A full day covers the beach and a short lesson; two to three days let you try kite‑surfing, windsurfing and explore nearby restaurants.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
VES
Best months
Nov–May (check)
avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, check)
Airport
PMV
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…Check your own government travel advice for Venezuela bef…
  • South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
  • South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
  • South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
  • Venezuela ↗Check your own government travel advice for Venezuela before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
  • Venezuela ↗Entry rules depend on your passport and how you arrive (air or land); confirm with a Venezuelan embassy or consulate and your airline before booking.
  • Venezuela ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Venezuela before you rely on it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Playa El Yaque911 ▾
  • Police911
  • Medical911
  • Tourist assistance (Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism)0800‑555‑5555 (check)

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Playa El Yaque, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kite‑surfingWindsurfingLong shallow beach
Airports
PMV Santiago Mariño Caribbean International Airport (About 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Playa El Yaque; road to the beach is 5.5 km (3.4 mi).)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Playa El Yaque: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Most visitors walk or rent a car. Car‑rental kiosks (e.g., Gringo Rent A Car) are on Av Mario Oliveros; verify licence and inspect the vehicle before signing.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Porlamar

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min

Bus or taxi north along the coastal road, about 30 km (19 mi)

Main town with markets, restaurants and a ferry terminal.

Coche Island

caution

Door to door: ≈ 2 h total

Ferry from Punta de Piedras (≈ 30 min drive), 45 min crossing

Day trips possible; check ferry schedule and bring cash.

Margarita Island interior (El Valle)

skip

Door to door: ≈ 2 h round trip

Car rental or tour bus, 1 h drive inland

Long travel for limited sights; better as an overnight stay.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

California Hotel

Half‑block from the beach; rooms with A/C, sea view.

El Yaque Motion

At the entrance of El Yaque; variety of rooms, shared kitchen.

Posada La Mar

Beach‑front, basic rooms, easy walk to bars.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
VES 30–50 (≈ $1–2)
Mid
VES 70–120 (≈ $3–5)
High
VES 150+ (≈ $6+)

Watch out

Safety

Tourist areas are generally safe during daylight; keep valuables hidden, avoid isolated beaches after dark, and be aware of occasional road blockages by police in peak season.
  • Police may block the road in high season; wait for a car to be let through.
  • Parking without validation can be towed and fined; use the Gringo Rent A Car validation desk.
  • Rental agencies vary in quality; check credentials and document any pre‑existing damage.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Medical
911
Tourist assistance (Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism)
0800‑555‑5555 (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Playa El Yaque. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–May (check) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, check)
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Venezuela

Sources

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