Helpful Travel Tips When Visiting Isla Margarita

Transportation: Rent a car! “Gringo Rent-A-Car” offers an English speaking staff, exceptional customer service, documents in both English and Spanish, and an online booking service. When you reserve a Gringo Rent-A-Car you will be assured that your car will be waiting for you at the airport or at your hotel, depending on your preference.

Communication: You will find many public phones spread throughout airports, hotels, restaurants, and streets. These phones operate with prepaid phone cards, which can be bought in any library, drug store, newspaper stand and many other kinds of shops. Looking for a cell phone to rent? Gringo Rent-A-Car will lend you a phone to use free of charge. The phone will provide you with access to a bilingual customer service representative, which is an invaluable service should you be stopped by the authorities for any reason or need assistance with your vehicle.

Water: The consumption of tap water is not recommended, instead drink mineral or filtered water.

Currency: US dollars are widely accepted in the commercial establishments, as well as traveler checks and credit cards. Almost any foreign currency is negotiable in banks or an exchange house, as well as in hotels.

Communication: On the island you can find newspapers, both regional and national; they have five TV channels as well as 9 broadcasting AM and FM stations. Isla Margarita has direct international calling, but if you prefer, you will be able to access an operator for assistance by calling 122. You can also find companies offering many types of communication services such as; fax, e-mails, satellite access, etc.

Documentation: In order to enter, it is necessary to have a valid passport, a tourist visa, or a tourist card that is given in the port of origin.

Tipping: At the bottom of the restaurant and bar bills, you will notice a percentage added for service. Apart from that, and naturally depending on your satisfaction with the service, it’s custom to leave around an additional 5%. Tips are also very welcome at tourist excursions, bellboy services at the hotel, etc.