Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 372

Porlamar, Margarita Island

Shopoholics will be in retail heaven in Isla de Margarita’s largest city, Porlamar, where
designer shops and boutiques all offer duty free shopping. About 30 minutes away from
the airport, you can while away the hours at the Sambil Shopping Complex getting some
shopping done, having lunch at one of the many restaurants or catching one of the latest
movies at its cinema.
Boulevard Guevara located downtown is where you’ll go to shop if you’re looking for
cheaper price tags while Santiago Mariño and 4 de Mayo Avenues are a bit more expensive.
Nevertheless, there is something for every budget in Porlamar - the city for shoppers.
While on your shopping expedition, be on the lookout for money-changers and do not fall
for the “enticing” exhange rate they may offer. Use the services of banks or reputable shops
which are duly authorized and so will give you fair rates.