Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela: travel guide
A marina resort city and the boat gateway to Mochima's islands and reefs
A breezy Caribbean resort city and marina on the eastern coast, the main gateway for boat trips into the islands and coral reefs of Mochima National Park.
About Puerto La Cruz
Puerto La Cruz is a resort city on Venezuela's eastern Caribbean coast, with a marina, a seafront promenade and a relaxed, breezy character. It is the practical base for the islands and bays of the Mochima National Park.
Boats leave from the harbour to the beaches and snorkelling spots of Mochima, including Playa Colorada, and the seafront at Paseo Colon is a place to stroll and eat in the evening.
It suits beach and boat lovers, snorkellers and families. The weather is warm throughout the year, with the drier months from December to April the most dependable for sea trips.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Currency
- VES
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Nearest airport
- BLA
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Top places to visit in Puerto La Cruz
Playa Colorada
Beach · 4.4 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
A horseshoe of reddish-gold sand and clear water backed by palms, one of the most beautiful mainland beaches in Mochima.
Parque Nacional Mochima
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 6 h · check the fee at the gate
A marine national park of dozens of islands, coral reefs and hidden beaches between Puerto La Cruz and Cumaná — Venezuela's eastern Caribbean jewel.
Paseo Colón
Heritage · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Puerto La Cruz's palm-lined seafront boulevard, lively in the evening with craft stalls, restaurants and street life.
Things to do
- Mochima National Park Boat Tour Boat · 6 h · from USD 40 per person
Day trips and tours
- Mochima Islands Full-Day Boat Trip 7 h · from USD 40
Where to stay in Puerto La Cruz
- El Morro about VES 65 per night
A canal-side resort marina district, the launch point for Mochima boat trips.
Hotels
- Venetur Puerto La Cruz 5-star · USD 75 to USD 150 per night
Where to eat
- Restaurante El Morro Seafood, Spanish · about USD 20 per person
Getting to Puerto La Cruz
Airport: Barcelona (BLA)
Getting around
- Boat
- Ride Hail
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto La Cruz
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Puerto La Cruz?
- The highest-rated places in our Puerto La Cruz guide are Parque Nacional Mochima, Playa Colorada.
- Where should I stay in Puerto La Cruz?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Puerto La Cruz: El Morro.
- How do I get around Puerto La Cruz?
- Ways to get around Puerto La Cruz covered in our guide: Boat, Ride-hailing app, Taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Puerto La Cruz?
- The nearest airport to Puerto La Cruz has the code BLA.