Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
Museums
If you're in Puerto La Cruz and looking for museums to visit, I suggest checking out the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Caribe (MACC) or the Museo de Anzoátegui. If you're interested in similar museums nearby, you may want to consider visiting the Museo del Petróleo Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo in Barcelona or the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Oriente in Cumana.
Food
Some of the most recommended, popular and typical dishes to eat in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela according to local people include:
1. Arepas: These are cornmeal cakes that are cooked on a griddle or fried and served with various fillings such as cheese, meat, or avocado.
2. Hallacas: These are similar to tamales, but made with a cornmeal dough that's filled with beef or chicken, vegetables, and spices. They are wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled.
3. Pabellón Criollo: This is a traditional Venezuelan dish that consists of shredded beef, black beans, rice, and plantains.
4. Asado negro: This is a slow-cooked beef roast that's marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made with red wine, onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cachapas: These are sweet corn pancakes that are usually stuffed with cheese and served with butter.
6. Empanadas: These are turnovers that are filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables and then fried or baked.
7. Mandocas: These are sweet corn fritters that are made with grated coconut and aniseed.
8. Dulce de lechoza: This is a dessert made from green papaya that's simmered in sugar syrup until it becomes soft and caramelized.
9. Quesillo: This is a type of flan that's made with condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and caramelized sugar.
10. Cerveza Polar: Although not a food, this is a popular beer in Venezuela and widely enjoyed by locals.
Activities
Some fun activities that local people like to do in Puerto La Cruz include visiting the beaches, such as Playa Colorada or Playa Lido, taking a boat tour to nearby islands like Isla de Plata or Los Frailes, exploring the Parque Nacional Mochima, going shopping at the Centro Comercial Plaza Mayor, and trying traditional Venezuelan food at local restaurants like El Mesón del Tablón or Las Caritas.
