Pedro Gonzalez
Pedro Gonzalez is a city on Margarita Island in Venezuela.
Get in
By plane
Porlamar Airport (PMV IATA), the island's only airport, is about 30 minutes' taxi ride away.
From the airport taxi is the only quick and easy option available. You need to have local currency on hand because changing with taxi drivers is not advisable.
By ferry
Get around
By car
Rental cars are available from major chains such as Avis, Budget and Hertz, as well as local operators. Look for established operators with an identifiable operating base. Outlets are to be found in the main city of Porlamar, at Playa El Yaque, and there are several offices and kiosks at the islands airport. Always use common sense when renting and make sure to check for any hidden costs and levies that may appear when you return the car. To rent a car you will need a current driver's license and a passport. Make sure you have adequate insurance cover and do not leave your passport, drivers licence, or any other important documentation with the rental company as a security deposit. Thoroughly check over the vehicle including the glass and all panels for any damage and have the salesperson initial a damage record. If in doubt at all photograph the vehicle from all sides prior to taking delivery. Ensure you check the gas tank prior to the rental and at return. Check the vehicle over thoroughly before you leave the depot to ensure everything is functioning on the vehicle and that it is roadworthy.
Motorbike and scooter rental are also available.
If considering making a trip to the mainland on the ferry and taking a rental vehicle with you then please ensure beforehand that your rental and insurance contract permits the vehicle traveling off the island.
By taxi
By share taxi
Share taxi (Por puesto) is a typical Venezuelan way to get around. You can get as far as Porlamar this way.
By bus
The cheapest and hottest way to travel. The price is very low, but so is the speed.
See
Beaches
- Saragoza Beach
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Because of currency regulations it is better to book a room in Pedro Gonzalez through some local friend and ask his help to prepay a room. All big hotels' staff speak English. For smaller hotels, Spanish will be most useful. Be aware of high season periods which are August–September, January and Easter.
Splurge
- Sunsol Ecoland & Beach Resort, ☏ +58 426 3378402. One of the best hotels in the zone. Has its own beach. $82.
- Hotel Hesperia Isla Margarita, Valle de Pedro Gonzalez, ☏ +58 424 8314939, info@hoteleshesperia.com.ve. 5-star hotel on the beach. $99.
Stay safe
Attention is a must. Be careful walking alone in solitary places and carry a copy of your passport instead of the original.