Margarita Island is located in the Caribbean Sea. Together with the islands of Coche and Cubagua, is the only island state of Venezuela, called Nueva Esparta. The island played an important role in the history of the Independence of Venezuela. Margarita's economy currently is focused on shopping and commerce. Its location is in the southeastern Caribbean, northeast of Venezuela, north of Araya Pe
ninsula in Sucre State. Its climate is tropical and this, together with its exotic beaches and its warm people, has to be known as the Pearl of the Caribbean, as the nickname many Venezuelans and foreign tourists.
History
Built in 1525, the Province of Margarita is the oldest of whic
Built in 1525, the Province of Margarita is the oldest of whic
h in 1777 formed the Captaincy General of Venezuela. Had depended on the Royal Audience of Santo Domingo until 1739, when it was annexed to the Viceroyalty of New Granada, along with others, the April 19, 1810 was one of seven Venezuelan provinces declared their independence from the Spanish Crown, and 1830, the dissolution of the Republic of Colombia (Gran Colombia) and raises the independent Republic of Venezuela, was also one of the 13 original provinces. In 1864, when divided the country into 20 states and one Federal District, Margarita took the name of Nueva Esparta State in honor of the bravery and cou
rage of its people. In 1881 he became a section of the Great State Guzmán Blanco (called Miranda from 1889 to 1898). In 1901, two years after it was reinstated the autonomy of the states, took up the name of Nueva Esparta, but lost again between 1904 and 1909, a period which is included in the Federal District and Eastern Section. Finally, recovered in 1909 and statehood in 1948, annexed to its
territory Cubagua Island, keeping the name as a state of Nueva Esp
arta and as the island of Margarita.
Geography
Isla de Margarita.
It is the largest of the Venezuelan Caribbean islands, is located between latitudes 10 ° 52 'and 11 ° 11' N and longitudes 63 ° 47
Geography
Isla de Margarita.
It is the largest of the Venezuelan Caribbean islands, is located between latitudes 10 ° 52 'and 11 ° 11' N and longitudes 63 ° 47
'and 64 ° 24' 0. It has 1072 km ² and is characterized by the presence of two mountain joined by an isthmus of very low relief, a lagoon (La Restinga) and a single line of beach. The Western Massif is known for Macanao Peninsula and the eastern and Paraguachoa (name they gave the Indians to the island, which means place of fish abundance), although it is often called Margarita East.It is the state capital, La Asunción and other major cities like Porlamar, Pampatar, San Juan Bautista and Juan Greek.
Climate
The island is mainly characterized by a dry type semi-arid climate, accompanied by bright sunshine, to a large extent Macanao Peninsula. There are exceptions such as the towns of San Juan Bautista and the Valley of the Holy Spirit where you can receive a type of mountain climate these stocks to be located on the slopes of Cerro Copey.
In mid May the rainy season starts and get a drop in temperature to 4 ° C. During this period, also called winter, temperatures can drop to 12 ° C in the Cerro Copey and 36 ° C in the lower areas. A second rainy season occurs in December, even though they are usually very low (except in mountain areas).Being located in the Caribbean Sea, near the Ecuador terrestrial solar rays perpendicularly on the island and it is therefore advisable to always use some type of sunscreen when visiting beaches.
Tourism
Margarita Island is one of the most important tourist attractions in Venezuela. It has beaches with conditions for surfing, diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing and other water sports and historic colonial towns. In recent years it is planned to carry out several projects to boost tourism, as the Cruise Ship Port, Puerto la Mar, among others. On the island there are several old Spanish fortifications (castles, forts and fortresses), which are considered national treasures.
Margarita has several reasons to be considered a great place to stroll: castles, churches and natural attractions ... And the best part: everything is close, since you can reach all destinations passing some very nice highways and roads, or through a tunnel of trees .But if you is not enough, you can still do more, like taking a trip to nearby islands: Coche, which is like an extension of the island, one of the best beaches in the state; Cubagua is fascinating too, and for the scuba diving and snorkeling, a trip to Los Frailes is the best option.
The island is mainly characterized by a dry type semi-arid climate, accompanied by bright sunshine, to a large extent Macanao Peninsula. There are exceptions such as the towns of San Juan Bautista and the Valley of the Holy Spirit where you can receive a type of mountain climate these stocks to be located on the slopes of Cerro Copey.
In mid May the rainy season starts and get a drop in temperature to 4 ° C. During this period, also called winter, temperatures can drop to 12 ° C in the Cerro Copey and 36 ° C in the lower areas. A second rainy season occurs in December, even though they are usually very low (except in mountain areas).Being located in the Caribbean Sea, near the Ecuador terrestrial solar rays perpendicularly on the island and it is therefore advisable to always use some type of sunscreen when visiting beaches.
Tourism
Margarita Island is one of the most important tourist attractions in Venezuela. It has beaches with conditions for surfing, diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing and other water sports and historic colonial towns. In recent years it is planned to carry out several projects to boost tourism, as the Cruise Ship Port, Puerto la Mar, among others. On the island there are several old Spanish fortifications (castles, forts and fortresses), which are considered national treasures.
Margarita has several reasons to be considered a great place to stroll: castles, churches and natural attractions ... And the best part: everything is close, since you can reach all destinations passing some very nice highways and roads, or through a tunnel of trees .But if you is not enough, you can still do more, like taking a trip to nearby islands: Coche, which is like an extension of the island, one of the best beaches in the state; Cubagua is fascinating too, and for the scuba diving and snorkeling, a trip to Los Frailes is the best option.
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley, better known as the Church of the Valley, is which honors the patron saint of eastern Venezuela: Our Lady of the Valley and is an obligatory tour for people of Catholic faith. Also of interest to visit the castles of Pampatar and La Asunción. Likewise, the fort Juangriego is another great attraction, because if it is less interesting from the architectural point of view, provides a nice view and the best sunsets on the island
Go to Margarita La Restinga
One of the best attractions in Margarita is a visit to the National Park Laguna de La Restinga. It takes a small boat that runs through the mangroves and reaches a vast beach several kilometers long. There no longer fish or seafood for lunch under a hut.
Shopping
Margarita is a free port so there are great offers and opportunities to make purchases exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT). There are street vendors all over the island, such as Conejeros markets, itinerant traders offering jewelry in the main beaches, pearls in La Restinga and all kinds of items in the shops of Boulevard Guevara, May 4th Av or Av . Santiago Mariño. There are also as I continue or Makro hypermarkets and elegant shopping centers such as Rattan Plaza and Sambil.
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Go to Margarita La Restinga
One of the best attractions in Margarita is a visit to the National Park Laguna de La Restinga. It takes a small boat that runs through the mangroves and reaches a vast beach several kilometers long. There no longer fish or seafood for lunch under a hut.
Shopping
Margarita is a free port so there are great offers and opportunities to make purchases exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT). There are street vendors all over the island, such as Conejeros markets, itinerant traders offering jewelry in the main beaches, pearls in La Restinga and all kinds of items in the shops of Boulevard Guevara, May 4th Av or Av . Santiago Mariño. There are also as I continue or Makro hypermarkets and elegant shopping centers such as Rattan Plaza and Sambil.
Source: Wikipedia.org