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Punta Arenas

The island’s westernmost point, where the sun drops into the sea.

Best time
At sunset
Area
Macanao peninsula
Duration
4–7 h

Punta Arenas is at the far end of Macanao, and getting there is part of the plan: a long hour of road across the desert. At the end there is a beach of calm shallow water and a few shacks. Because it faces west, it is one of very few places on Margarita where you watch the sun set straight into the water.

  • Uncrowded
  • Sunset
  • Family
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Macanao peninsula

  • Buggy across Macanao
    Adventure

    Buggy across Macanao

    Dust, cactus and not a soul in the island’s wild half.

    • Afternoon
    • 3–5h
    • Moderate
    • Buggy
    • Uncrowded
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  • Mountain biking Macanao
    Adventure

    Mountain biking Macanao

    Riding dirt tracks with an empty beach always on your right.

    • At sunrise
    • 2–4h
    • Moderate
    • Cycling
    • Uncrowded
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  • Playa La Pared
    Beaches

    Playa La Pared

    Cliff, open sea and one of the longest sunsets on the island.

    • At sunset
    • 1–3h
    • Uncrowded
    • Viewpoint
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