Tortuga’s Little Sisters
“You’ll get yourselves killed”, “Don’t go there, it’s far too dangerous”... Venezuela has never had a very good reputation, but in the end, if you listened to everyone, you’d be sitting at home on your sofa watching some TV series and maybe complaining about the weather when you haven’t even been outside. So off we went! And what a good thing it was that we chose to go! We only visited the islands, the largest being Isla Margarita. This was followed by a string of islands, including Tortuga and its little sisters, the Tortuguillos. These are the last lands before heading for the Aves or the more prosperous Roques.
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Published on 08/12/2023
By
Jonathan Jagot
Issue:
193
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To see/To do
You probably know me now from reading my articles: my preferences when it comes to anchorages are no secret. I won’t give you the best address for a restaurant or Yacht Club here... because there simply aren’t any in the Tortuguillos! On the other hand, there’s everything I love about traveling: lazing around, snorkeling and exploring the islands.
These islets, although flat and tiny, are real treasures - they really demand to be explored. Behind every rock lies a surprise, whether underwater or on the sand. Venezuela’s waters are well known for their…