Was Isla Margarita affected by the June 2026 earthquake?
Short answer
The two earthquakes of 24 June 2026 (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) caused significant damage in La Guaira and parts of Caracas, according to GOV.UK. None of the official pages we consulted reports damage in Isla Margarita, and Venezuela’s tourism ministry said in September that flights and tourism were recovering. TripVenezuela confirms each hotel’s status when you book.
By Andrea Álvarez ·
What happened
On 24 June 2026 Venezuela suffered two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, which, according to GOV.UK, caused significant damage in La Guaira, parts of Caracas and elsewhere. GOV.UK still warns of the possibility of aftershocks. Maiquetía airport, which serves Caracas, resumed commercial operations on 1 September with limited capacity.
What the sources say about Isla Margarita
None of the official pages we consulted on 12 October 2026 reports damage in Nueva Esparta state, where Isla Margarita is, and none certifies its condition either. Venezuela's tourism ministry said on 9 September 2026 that air operations were recovering (65 % of the domestic flights that existed before 24 June) and mentioned Margarita only in relation to mobility and seasonal price changes. Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its page updated on 17 September, still described the Caracas airport as closed, with airlines operating from secondary airports; GOV.UK, updated on 2 September, says it had reopened. When two official pages differ, ask your airline.
Hotels in the catalogue
The hotels on Isla Margarita in TripVenezuela's catalogue are published with prices valid until 31 December 2026. TripVenezuela confirms with the providers that each hotel is operating before it confirms your booking; if a hotel is not available for your dates, you are told before you pay anything. See the packages in Isla Margarita.
Porlamar airport
We found no official page describing the state of Porlamar airport (PMV) after the earthquakes. Copa Airlines sells its Panama City–Porlamar route on its website, and domestic flights are operated by Venezuelan airlines whose schedules change. See how to get to Venezuela and Isla Margarita and confirm the flight with the airline.
Before you book
Ask TripVenezuela to confirm the hotel, the transfer and the flights for your dates, and read the travel advice for your passport: is Venezuela safe to visit?. The sources on this page were accessed on 12 October 2026.
Sources
- Venezuela travel advice · GOV.UK · accessed on October 12, 2026
- Recuperación de la operatividad aérea impulsa actividad turística · Mintur (9 September 2026) · accessed on October 12, 2026
- Travel recommendations: Venezuela · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain · accessed on October 12, 2026