Isla Coche, Venezuela » travel guide

Official language
Spanish

Capital
Caracas of Venezuela, Capital of Coche: San Pedro

Head of state
President Hugo Chavez Frias

Form of government
Presidential federal republic

Size
67 km2

Population
5000 inhabitants

Religion
Catholic (90%); Protestant (10%)

Entry requirements
Please check the visa requirements for your destination at the appropriate consulate or embassy in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.

Location
Isla Coche is an offshore island of Venezuela.

Language
The official language is Spanish. Colloquial languages are sometimes Indian ones. English, French, German and Portuguese are partly spoken.

Time difference
CET -5 hours. During summer CET -6 hours.

Electricity
110-volt alternating current. An American adapter plug is necessary.

Telephone
The dialling code for Venezuela is 0058
Mobile network: American system.

Internet
There are a few internet cafés nearby, very slow connection.

Climate/clothing
Tropical. Pleasant temperatures all year round.
Light cotton clothing is recommended.

Health regulations
If you travel from Europe there won't be any immunization required. Nevertheless it is recommended, especially for individualistic travellers, to get a vaccination against hepatitis A, yellow fever and typhoid.

Transfer
The transfer from the airport Porlamar to El Yaque takes about 10 minutes, the boat transfer from El Yaque to Coche takes about 25 minutes.

Rental car and transport
Good bus connections and cheap taxis (negotiate about the prices before departure) on Margarita Island, on Coche there are taxis and you can rent scooters

Currency/mode of payment
Local currency is the Bolivar (BS)
Official current exchange rate:
1 US-$ = ca. 2150 Bs.
1 Euro = ca. 2500 Bs.
Hotels, shops and car rental agencies generally accept international credit cards.
US-$  and traveller's checks can be changed in El Yaque.