• Ground floor investment
• Low property prices
• Property ownership is freehold
• Good accessibility, particularly from Europe, South America and the US
• Good Infrastructure – International airport & developed road systems
• Low cost of living
• Warm consistent climate, all year round
• Great facilities, activities and attractions
• Naturally beautiful, both mountains & beaches
• Tax efficient – Isla Margarita is a tax and duty free zone
• Visitor numbers reached 2.3 million in 2007 (up from 2m in 2006 and 1.5m in 2005)*
• Consistently strong economic growth:- Average GDP increase of 11.3% per year between 2004-07**

* Statistic supplied by Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism
** Statistic supplied by www.latinbusinesschronicle.com