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Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

El Yaque Real Estate Guide

World-renowned windsurfing and kitesurfing bay minutes from the airport.

Buying Property in El Yaque

Located on the sunny southern coast just ten minutes from Santiago Mariño International Airport, El Yaque is internationally famous among windsurfers and kitesurfers thanks to reliable trade winds and waist-deep turquoise water.

Because El Yaque attracts a loyal international water-sports crowd, properties here have a very specific lifestyle and rental profile compared with residential Maneiro or green La Asunción.

Realistic Price Context in El Yaque

El Yaque is a compact micro-market dominated by apartments, townhouses, and small wind-sport hotels; prices vary sharply between front-line lagoon buildings and second-row hillside units.

Looking for Property in El Yaque?

We do not currently publish a public web listing directly inside El Yaque, as vetted homes here are sourced on request through our local partner network. Meanwhile, compare these real available listings elsewhere on Isla Margarita:

Renovated 2BR Apartment in Porlamar Center
Featuredsale
$180,000
apartment

Asking price in USD · purchase costs additional

Renovated 2BR Apartment in Porlamar Center

Porlamar, Isla Margarita
2 Beds
1 Baths
85 m²
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Casa Guacuco – Sea-View Villa near Playa Guacuco
FeaturedNewsale
$300,000
villa

Asking price in USD · purchase costs additional

Sea view

Casa Guacuco – Sea-View Villa near Playa Guacuco

Playa Guacuco, Isla Margarita
5 Beds
5 Baths
940 m²
View Details
Development Land in Juan Griego
Featuredsale
$320,000
land

Asking price in USD · purchase costs additional

Development Land in Juan Griego

Juan Griego, Isla Margarita
5,000 m²
View Details

Local Due-Diligence Checklist for El Yaque

Alongside a full title search at the Registro Público with an independent Venezuelan attorney, ask these location-specific questions when viewing homes in El Yaque:

  • Constant trade winds mean salt spray travels inland — inspect window frames, sliding doors, AC outdoor units, and balcony railings carefully.
  • Check ground-level storage for kite/windsurf gear and freshwater rinse areas if targeting sport travelers.
  • Verify HOA water delivery/storage arrangements, as southern arid zones rely heavily on cistern capacity.
Buyer FAQ

El Yaque Real Estate FAQ

Who buys real estate in El Yaque?

Most buyers in El Yaque are international windsurfers, kitesurfers, or winter-sun regulars who spend several months on the water and want a walkable village atmosphere close to the airport.

Is El Yaque close to Porlamar?

El Yaque is about 10 minutes from the airport and roughly 25 to 30 minutes by car from Porlamar and Pampatar.

Interested in buying in El Yaque?

Message Carolin on WhatsApp in English, Spanish, or German with your budget and property preferences — we reply within 24 hours.

Buying from the United States? Read our 2026 U.S. Citizen & OFAC Buyer Guide or send a structured briefing via [email protected].

Content updated · Isla Margarita Real Estate editorial team