Isla Tortuga
<> Tortuga Island
The famous Pirate Island
The Island of Tortuga, which in fact is one big Island and 3 smaller ones, is
located some 50 miles west of Isla Margarita.
This Island used to be a hide out place for Piratas during the 17th.
century,
but today it is uninhabited with some fishermen living here in the fishing
season. It is a beautiful Island with long white sand beaches and lots of
interesting bays and places to visit.
This map was found in the Archivos National de Venezuela,
it shows a Dutch fortress from 1668, well protected on the high plain, with its
natural harbor in front.
Tortuga has some of the most beautiful bays
on the south shore only a few persons have been there. A calm day and a good
dinghy is important
since there is no
anchorages for bigger boats.
In the revolution time with Simon Bolivar, treasures was
hidden by rich Spanish families here, in an attempt to save their most valued
treasures, many big anchors can be found here and a wooden chest was found there
5 years ago with silver plate by the local fishermen, its the only Venezuelan
Island where sweet water can be found in natural caves.
 Today it is a deserted island, where a few fishermen lives in the lobster
season, specially the southern part of the Island have some beautiful lagoons
and landscape, not found anywhere else in the Caribbean.. Trips
to Tortuga: Departure from either Puerto la Cruz, Margarita or Bahia de los
Piratas.
Trips by sailboat from Margarita:
Sailing to Isla Tortuga: 4 days /
3 nights.
Leaving from Porlamar Margarita Yachting Marine at 6:00 pm. In direction of
Isla Tortuga
45 nautical miles
magnetic course 270º, estimated time
of navigation
10 hours, to arrive
at Cayo Herradura
at dawn.
A stopover can be done at the
National Park of Mochima on the way back to Margarita. It is well worth
discovering this National Park by boat,
First
class attention of Captain Marc and his crew onboard Audrey is included as well as meals,
snacks and open bar (national drinks) during the trip.
PRICE: $ 400 – p / person
(min. 3 adults, max 6, children under 12 years 50%.
Diving is optional. Add $25 per person per immersion.
Ask for availability beforehand...
Weekend trips with the Mini cruiser Sicania
to Isla Tortuga:
Departure every
Saturday morning from Bahia de Los Piratas in Carenero 2 hours drive from
Caracas.
Includes: Tent,
airbeds, water, ice, stove for cooking, fishing gear, beach toys and
waterskiing.
You bring: Food
and drinks and bed lined + personal belongings.
Price per person: 2 days / 1 night $65.
(Minimum 20
persons)
Contact us for
individual bookings..
Ask us for
best offer in Posada / lodge......
More
information Tortuga island
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