Eastern Beaches: Puerto Píritu & Laguna de Unare
The under-visited coast en route to Puerto La Cruz: the outer sandbanks of the Laguna de Unare (entered via Boca de Uchire), Puerto Píritu's long beach, and Barcelona's well-preserved colonial quarter.
Last verified 29 August 2026
Suggested duration
Full day from Caracas, or an easy stop on the drive east
Best time to visit
Year-round Caribbean warmth
How to reach
On the coastal road toward Puerto La Cruz — best with a driver as part of an eastward transfer
With kids
Flat sand and calm lagoon water; minimal facilities, so pack everything
Good to know
- Pair with Barcelona's Museo de Tradiciones and its vintage-architecture streets before rolling into Puerto La Cruz.
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