It is quite possible not to leave El Yaque. Taxi service is available to go to town for shopping or dining. Porlamar, a city of approximately 250,000 people, offers incredible duty-free shopping. Whether you're looking for Italian suits or dresses, cookware, espresso machines, liquor, native handicrafts or T-shirts, everyone should be able to find something to bring home. There are a large number of fine restaurants in Porlamar.
Food is inexpensive.
There are a very large number of Italian restaurants. No trip to Margarita is complete without trips to Porlamar for dinner and shopping. We strongly recommend that people get tans before going to Margarita as the sun is very intense. It's a good idea to bring a Lycra rash guard to keep the sun off your shoulders. Some people occasionally wear shorties but usually more for sun protection than warmth.