Venezuela is a country in northern South America. Possessing shorelines on the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, Venezuela borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east and Brazil to the south, and is situated on the major sea and air routes linking North and South America. The Los Testigos Islands are included in Venezuela’s federal dependencies, which are composed of 600 islands and smaller formations.
The Los Testigos islands are the most remote of the Venezuelan islands called "The Witnesses". These islands are inhabited by a handful of interconnected fishing families who jealously protect the resources of these islands. You can hire the locals as guides by bringing them gifts. The Islands are all different with huge sand dunes, gorgeous beaches, lots of fish and lobsters.
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Bolivar
Language – Spanish, English, French & German
Land Area – 342 sq kms
Population – 160
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus four hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 1 - 58
Port Location – Cruise ships dock in the capital Caracas. Ferries or flights are available from Caracas to Margarita Island, from where boats depart for the Los Testigos islands.
Transport Links – There are no ferries or airport, and therefore visiting these virgin islands can only be reached by boat.