Porlamar
Venezuela · Estado Nueva EspartaVE
Place in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
Porlamar is the most populated city, major seaport and major center in the state of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. It is situated on the southern coast of Margarita Island, one of three islands in the Caribbean Sea off the South American mainland which make up the state of Nueva Esparta, at a distance of 6 miles (10 km) from the state capital of La Asunción. Porlamar is the capital of Mariño, the most populous of the eleven municipalities into which the state of Nueva Esparta is divided.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 120,924
- Coordinates
- 10.958, -63.870
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Porlamar
Part of Estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, Porlamar is a mid-sized city. Some 120,924 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, water sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Porlamar
Nature in Porlamar
(16)For nature, expect Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Porlamar's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Porlamar
(16)Porlamar's water sports entries include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Porlamar. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Porlamar
(10)Porlamar records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Churches under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Porlamar. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Porlamar
(8)The adventure shortlist for Porlamar: Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. All of it is drawn from Porlamar's recorded activities. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Porlamar
(3)Porlamar records Casinos, Disco and Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Porlamar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Porlamar
(3)For sports, expect Hiking, Hunting and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Porlamar's own activity tags.
Family in Porlamar
(2)The family shortlist for Porlamar: Playgrounds and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Porlamar is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Porlamar
(1)Porlamar's shopping entries include Shopping. All of it is drawn from Porlamar's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Porlamar
(1)Under other activities, Porlamar is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Porlamar's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Porlamar
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Estado Nueva Esparta; once there, walking covers most of Porlamar. The local time zone is America/Caracas.
Similar destinations
Places near Porlamar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Porlamar known for?
- Porlamar is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela with around 120,924 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Porlamar?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands in Porlamar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Porlamar?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Porlamar located?
- Administratively, Porlamar sits in Estado Nueva Esparta, Venezuela — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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