Amusement Parks

Parque El Agua, Avenida 31 de Julio, El Cardón, on the way to Playa El Agua (tel. 0295/234-8559; www.parqueelagua.com), is a modern water park with an assortment of pools, slides, and rides. The park is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Admission is 15,000Bs ($7) for adults, 8,600Bs ($4) for children.

Diverland, Isla Aventura near Pampatar (tel. 0295/267-0571; www.parquediverland.com), is a combination amusement park and water park, with a wide range of attractions and rides. It's open from 10am to 11pm daily throughout the high season and most weekends the rest of the year. Operating days and hours are much more limited during the week and low season. Admission is 15,000Bs ($7) for adults and 8,600Bs ($4) for children for unlimited use of the rides and pools.