Kitesurf in Venezuela : all you need to know
While it’s not advisable to visit mainland Venezuela, tourist islands such as Margarita and Los Roques remain accessible, and promise excellent conditions for freestyle and freeride enthusiasts.
The best months of the year to visit are between December and May.
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Why kitesurfing in Venezuela is a good choice ?
Venezuela is a dream destination for kiteboarding: turquoise water, steady wind, incredible landscapes… A trip to this location requires a minimum amount of time (at least 2 weeks) as the journey is quite long and tiring. But it’s worth it!
The political situation in the country is somewhat unsettling, which is the major downside of this destination. To reach the Venezuelan islands, it is necessary to find transfers that avoid spending the night in Caracas, in order to go directly to El Yaque or Los Roques.
Best period and spots to kite in Venezuela
The main spots are on the islands of Margarita El Yaque and El Coche. While both are worth a visit, the former has managed to remain more authentic despite its development.
Los Roques is also a major kite destination in Venezuela, where you can find a strong and constant wind blowing over large translucent lagoons.
It is also possible to go from one island to another to test the different spots, it is a region that lends itself well to cruises.
The best season for kitesurfing is from December to May with months having over 80% chance of having kiteable wind.
Discover the kite spots in Venezuela
El Yaque
El Coche
Los Roques
What we love most
Drawbacks
- Strong wind
- Incredible flat spots
- Relatively cheap living on site
- Faraway destination
- Politically tense climate on the continent
Our best advices to travelers
How to get there ?
Travel time: From 2:00 pm, including layover.
Direct flight: no
Time difference: UTC-5
Airlines: Air France – Lufthansa – Iberia
Major airports: Caracas (CCS) – Porlamar (PMV) for Margarita
Flight price: 800 / 1300€
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: Yellow fever vaccine is required for travelers coming from countries with risk of transmission.
- Visa requirements: Americans and Britons need a tourist visa to enter Venezuela. The cost is $30 for Americans and £100 for Britons.
- Electrical adapter: Type A, B or C electrical adapter may be needed.
- Official language: Spanish
- Currency: Venezuelan Bolivar (VES)
Additional tips
It is well known, Caracas is not a safe city: try either to arrive directly on one of the islands (flight to Porlamar with a stopover in Caracas without getting off the plane), or to make the connection during the day to avoid spending a night in the capital.
No visa but a return tax of about 25€, to be paid at the airport on the day of your departure.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
Outside of kitesurfing, the islands of Venezuela offer magnificent underwater treasures to admire during snorkeling or diving sessions.
Otherwise, you will surely be amazed by the various beaches you will visit during your stay.