Gran Casino Puerto la Cruz

Puerto La Cruz, a port city, once called Puerto de la Santa Cruz (port of the holy cross) lies on the southern shore of the Caribbean. Hit one of the beautiful beaches while here like Conoma or Arapito for some sunning and swimming. At Isla de Plata, you can enjoy the mountains as the backdrop to the beach. To soak in some of the stunning outdoors try Mochima National Park, great for snorkeling, fishing and diving. On the Mochima islands, if you’re lucky, you can catch some dolphins swimming by. Be sure to visit Cave de la Virgin. When you’re looking to take a relaxing stroll or find some local eateries head along Paseo Colon, also with shops great for souvenir hunting. After afternoons trekking through the region, take some R and R in the casino, trying your hand at cards and slots.

Gaming

The casino offers 158 classic and video slot machines and video poker terminals, plus 25 table games consisting of 10 poker tables, 5 blackjack, 2 punto banco and 8 roulette. Chances are you’ll be spending a lot of days out on the beaches. After you’ve had your fill of surf and sun, head inside and try your luck and cards and slots before heading back into the city for wining and dining.

Hotel/Accommodations

The 5 star Venetur Hotel Puerto La Cruz provides 217 rooms broken down into singles, superiors, juniors, luxury suites and a presidential suite. Guests staying here can enjoy 24 room service and there’s internet access on site. Amentities include a gym, business centre, outdoor swimming pool and private beach. The region is a rather popular tourist destination, so you shouldn’t have many problems finding accommodations based on budget and comfort levels. Regardless of where you stay, ask staff for tips on the best eateries and bars, directions to nearby attractions, information on booking boats and tours, and which beaches to frequent.

Dining

When you’re looking for international cuisine, there’s El Turpial. If you’re keen on sushi, try El Moriche Sushi Bar. There’s several restaurants around. Tour about about finding the ones which best suit your tastes. Ask hotel and casino staff for suggestions on nearby venues popular with both locals and tourists. Options include L’Ancora and Tio Pepe. Local foods that are a must-try include empanadas and tequenoes.

Attractions/NightLife

Head to Dance Floor Thursdays and Fridays 9 pm until 2 am or alternately, look for your own new favourite watering hole in town. Head into Bambuda, popular for those interested in clubbing. When you’re looking to find souvenirs to take back home, head to Paseo Colon, also a good destination when looking for restaurants. Hit the white sand beaches for great swimming, snorkeling and diving. There’s also good fishing to be found. Trip over to the Mochima islands to view the dolphins and visit Mochima National Park.

Rewards/Deals

The casino does not currently have a player rewards system in place. Ask a casino representative about any potential contests or promotions which may be running.