In just three hours after setting sail from the Venezuelan coast, you will come across Isla la Tortuga. Nobody lives there, its inhospitable atmosphere is kept before the avid sight of visitors looking for a quiet placepleasant and unforgettable. The Caribbean is an exceptional destination.
The transparent water, the paradisiacal sand and its easy access are some of the tourist potentials of this Island. which belongs to Venezuela. It is an excellent plan for a weekend. Its name is due to the turtle fauna that lives there. One of the ways to get around is with the companies that depart from the Port of Buche in the town of Higuerote (Miranda state), located just 90 minutes from Caracas.
Tourism agents offer boat transfers with generous packages that include meals, sleeping tents, and freshwater bathing services. When you arrive on the Island, you will already have the camp organized on the shore of the beach without worrying about turning on the gas to cook.. The best option is to go with them. Most of them have been working there for more than 10 years, they love the Island, they take care of it and they make an effort to ensure that you have a good memory.
During the crossing, you can have fun watching some dolphins and flying fish that chase the boat. Sometimes the waves are strong, it is open sea; so the boat jumps with every wave and the ride may be less smooth than expected. However, upon arrival you will notice that it was all worth it. Just by approaching the Island, she welcomes him. The blue of the high seas water turns turquoise and then towards the transparent shore. Walking through the 194-kilometre terrain and seeing the sky and the whiteness of the clouds for 72 hours is priceless. It’s always sunny and the sand is soft. The palm trees form shadows and the smell of fresh fish that is fried in some camps captivates.
Although there are no houses on the Island, many fishermen visit regularly to stock up. It seems that one of them built what is known as the Museum of Stones; located on one of the sides of the island. There are several unique stones that were assembled with different representations, forming a path that reaches the center of the «monument».
In the other corner, you will get La Piscina; a small lagoon with warm water very comfortable for a group of people who want to have fun chatting for a while in a pleasant way or for those couples, who are looking for a space away from travelers.
Also, andIt is a good idea to walk through the fresh air of the neighboring keys called Los Tortuguillos and Cayo Herradura. On occasions, luxurious yachts arrive at night; giving the island an air of exclusivity, and although they play loud music, by midnight the party is over. This is a place to relax!