Antolin Del Campo: Beaches, Culture and Excursions

At Playa Parguito, powerful waves draw surfers and bodyboarders from across the country. This gives Antolín del Campo a distinctly coastal character. Other facets of the municipality can be found in daily fishing life, boat trips and the historic townscape. This offers a range of options for planning your visit, from water sports and glimpses of everyday life to excursions and culture.

Beaches, Leisure and Excursions

At Playa Manzanillo, visitors can observe daily life and buy fresh fish directly from local fishermen. Here, the focus is on observing everyday life and buying fish directly, while Playa Parguito draws surfers and bodyboarders with its powerful waves. The two beaches appeal to different interests: water sports on the one hand, and a glimpse into the everyday life of the local fishing community on the other.

Playa El Tirano is a starting point for boat trips to the nearby Los Frailes archipelago. For travelers interested in an excursion on the water, this offers a different focus from the activities at Playa Parguito and observations at Playa Manzanillo: here, the archipelago is the main destination.

Another leisure highlight is Boulevard Playa El Agua: it is 1.5 kilometers long and includes sports courts and a cycling path. It was inaugurated on December 30, 2024. Unlike the beach-related activities, the focus here is on the sports courts and cycling path as specific opportunities for exercise.

Historic Center and Townscape

The historic center of the town in the municipality of Antolín del Campo has largely retained its original layout. Some houses are built in the colonial style or have old, historically significant façades. Plaza Bolívar is considered a place for relaxation and leisure in the historic center. Both the layout of the center and individual house façades are relevant to its historic character.

Nueva Esparta as a Regional Setting

The wider destination of Nueva Esparta comprises the islands of Margarita, Coche and Cubagua. This regional context complements the focus on individual places and experiences in Antolín del Campo with a broader island perspective.

On October 29, 2025, 18 new tourist routes were certified in Nueva Esparta, in addition to the 56 already in existence. This is a development in regional tourism tied to a specific date, extending beyond the municipality’s individual beaches.

On September 23, 2026, six cultural figures from Nueva Esparta received the “Patrimonio Cultural Viviente del Estado Bolivariano de Nueva Esparta” award. This recognition adds acknowledgment of cultural figures from the island region to the broader regional perspective.

In the wider destination of Nueva Esparta, Parque Nacional Laguna de la Restinga is recognized as a protected natural area and is suitable for birdwatching and observing seahorses. This means the natural area and these two distinct interests in wildlife observation are also part of the broader regional travel picture.

Discover more destinations: La Plaza De Paraguachi, Antolin Del Campo, Marcano, Arismendi, Marino.

View the broader travel guide: Nueva Esparta.