Major city · Venezuela
Pampatar
Spend a half‑day on the beach and fort, stay one night if you want nightlife; otherwise a day‑trip from Porlamar.
Pampatar is a small coastal town on Margarita Island with a historic coral fort, a 1 km beach, a few restaurants and the island’s only amusement park. It is easy to reach from the airport and Porlamar, making it suitable for a half‑day visit or a single overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- PMV
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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 Pampatar911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pampatar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bring all funds as clean, small US dollar notes: see Insurance & payments above.Venezuela-wide
- SafetyPampatar is safe for daytime beach and town visits; stay alert after dark and keep an eye on personal belongings.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire/ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPMV Santiago Mariño International Airport (≈40 min drive via highway).
- Getting aroundWalk the beach and town centre; taxis are common; car rentals available in Porlamar and at the airport – verify licence and inspect vehicle before…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféVES 2,000–3,500
- Street or quick mealBeach shacks snackVES 5,000–8,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))VES 20,000–25,000
- Museum or sight ticketWaterland Mundo Marino entryVES 30,000–45,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personVES 12,000
- Mid-range bedCondo unit, a night, per roomVES 50,000
- High-end bedCondo unit, a night, per roomVES 80,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 15,000 · Mid VES 25,000 · High VES 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- PMV Santiago Mariño International Airport (≈40 min drive via highway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pampatar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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
Walk the beach and town centre; taxis are common; car rentals available in Porlamar and at the airport – verify licence and inspect 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
Playa El Yaque
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus or taxi, ≈15 min north
Popular windsurfing beach, easy to combine with Pampatar.
Porlamar
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus or taxi, 9 km (5.6 mi) eastBus or taxi, 5.6 mi (9 km) east
Main commercial hub, larger restaurants and nightlife.
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.
Posada La Casa De Maria
Budget guesthouse, central, includes breakfast
Rentahouse Playa El Angel
Mid‑range condos, beach‑close, self‑catering
Lidotel Hotel Boutique
Splurge rooftop pool and bar, near Sambil Mall
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
- Budget
- VES 15,000–20,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 25,000–35,000 excl. bed
- High
- VES 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Condo unit1 × 1 night × VES 50,000 | VES 50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 25,000 | VES 50,000 |
| Airport‑to‑town taxi (one way)2 × VES 25,000 · check | VES 50,000 |
| Car rental day (compact)2 × VES 50,000 · check | VES 100,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × VES 30,000 · check | VES 60,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 31,000 |
| Trip total≈ VES 170,500 per person per day, bed included | VES 341,000 |
2026 estimate in VES; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | VES 2,000–3,500 |
| Beach shacks snack | VES 5,000–8,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | VES 20,000–25,000 |
| Waterland Mundo Marino entry | VES 30,000–45,000 |
| Diverland amusement ticket | VES 25,000–40,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rental agencies vary in quality – check licence and vehicle condition.
- Beach bathroom attendants work for tips only.
- Security is generally good but keep valuables concealed, especially after dark.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire/ambulance
- 911
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire/ambulance911
Embassy
US consular services are in Caracas; check the embassy website for updates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Pampatar taxi: ≈ VES 25,000, 40 min (check)
- Taxi Pampatar → Porlamar: ≈ VES 15,000, 10 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pweˈðo paˈɣar kon tarˈxe.ta)
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 Pampatar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental day‑pass for flexible island travel.
- Combine a night in Pampatar with a visit to Waterland Mundo Marino.
Sources
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