Coche is located
south of Margarita Island, and along with Cubagua, these
three islands form the only totally insular state of Venezuela:
Nueva Esparta. In Coche's 38 square km you will find beautiful
landscapes and friendly people dedicated to the chores
of the sea.
Coche
has a warm, year round pleasant climate around 28C which
is perfect to enjoy beautiful beaches like Punta La Playa,
San Pedro and El Coco. Its 8,000 inhabitants dwell primarily
in the towns of San Pedro de Coche (most important one),
El Bichar, Güinima, El Amparo and El Guamache. These
communities stand out for their artisan fishing activity,
a rich folklore and traditional festivals to honor their
saints.
Coche
is now a very attractive and well known place for windsurfing lovers, due to its constant and strong winds. It is possible
to windsurf the 10 km distance between Playa El Yaque
in Margarita to Coche, or the other way around.
Besides
its natural attractions, Coche hotels can offer a total beach
adventure since a wide range of activities
like wave runners, kayaks, paddle boats, snorkeling, 4-wheel motorcycles and mountain bikes
to discover the island on your own. Local restaurants offer up seafood fare.
This
beautiful and sunny island is easily reachable from El
Yaque Beach in Margarita. Hotel stays include the
necessary round-trip boat transportation. You could also
consider an All Inclusive Day Tour aboard a comfortable
sailboat, boat or catamaran from Porlamar, Margarita's
main city.
Contact
us to include Coche Island in
a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
