Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 373
Conejeros, Margarita Island Some say this is the first place you should visit if you like hunting for bargains. You can find almost anything here, genuine and imitation, at prices you can haggle over. Opinions may vary over whether coming here is even worth the trip, but if an authentic Isla de Margarita experience is what you’re seeking, plus a few items at bargain prices, you will get both at this location. Conejeros is also the mecca of local food so visitors, ready your taste buds. The best empanadas, fosforera soup (made with seafood and tomatoes), arepa(cornmeal cake) and other authentic Venezuelan food are inexpensive, so foodies can try whatever piques their interest without putting a dent in their pocket. The cuisine here is a varied mixture of the country’s indigenous cultures with influences from Europe and Africa, producing delectable flavours. You may eventually decide to visit Conejeros at least once, but your expeience here is sure to be memorable.