Margarita Island...

Margarita is a Caribbean island of Venezuela, located at the Northeast of Caracas, the country's capital, within a 35 minute flight, or a couple of hours by ferry from Puerto La Cruz or Cumana. It is one of the most tourist places in Venezuela.

Nueva Esparta tourism is the state par excellence. Its extraordinary location in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, the richness and diversity of its beaches and the architectural evidence of castles and fortresses from the colonial period, with the view of its architecture and new hotels and recreational make Margarita Cubagua car and a reference point for travelers from America and Europe. Their preservation for the enjoyment of present and future generations, is the highest priority not only for its undeniable aesthetic value, cultural and environmental fields, but for its high economic potential, to be magnet for tourism.

Basic data of the state of Nueva Esparta

Capital: Asunción

Other Towns: Boca de Rio, Juangriego, Pampatar, Paraguachí, Punta de Piedras, Santa Ana, Porlamar, Tacarigua, neighborhood, Los Millanes, El Valle, Altagracia, etc..

Location: Island Region Boundaries: North, South, East and West Caribbean Sea Area: 1150 Km2 Percentage of national territory: 0.13%, is the state with the smallest area of the country Total population: 435,000 inhabitants Percentage of total population: 1.5%, is the 5th least populated state in the country

Territorial Division: It has 11 municipalities, rural Antolin, Arismendi, Diaz, Garcia, Gomez, Maneiro, Marcano, Mariño, Macanao Peninsula, and Tubores Villalba.

Hydrography: rivers: Chaguaramal, El Maco, El Valle, La Asuncion, La Vieja, Black, San Francisco, San Juan and Tacarigua. Mean annual temperature: Between 24 º and 28 º Celsius

Forest Resources: Aragua (araguaney), Cardona, cují, since, guayacan, Jobo, see, among others. Mineral Resources: Limestone, chromite, dolmita, manganesita and talc. Main

Products: Agricultural .-: Berengena, corn, melon, pepper and tomato .- Farming: Poultry, goats and pigs .- Fishing: Marlin, anchovies, tuna, snapper, great barracuda, and sardines (marine). Shrimp and lobster (crustaceans). Clam, squid, chipi chipi, Guacuco and oysters (shellfish)

Preservation of Nueva Esparta State

In the state of Nueva Esparta, there are currently seven (7) Areas under Special Administration (ABRAE), which are distributed as follows:

• Two National Parks: Laguna de La Restinga and Cerro Copey


• Three (3) Natural Monuments: Tetas de Maria Guevara, of Laguna Hills and Marites Matasiete and Guayamurí


• One (1) Integrated Development of Rural Area: Valley Atam


• One (1) Protected Zone: Cabos, tips and lagoons of the island of Margarita.

National Parks:

Cerro Copey - Location: In the center of the eastern island of Margarita

Surface: 7130 ha (Decree 27 February 1974)

The park takes its name from the typical flower of Copey and is a natural drainage, where most moisture of the island. It is surrounded by valleys and plains and forest vegetation species recorded thin trees and shrubs. At the higher is the tropical dry forest and tropical rain forest, where trees thrive copey with its yellow and white flower.

Laguna de La Restinga - Location: In the North-Central that connects the east with Macanao

Area: 18,862 ha (Decree 6 February 1974)

It consists of a narrow string of sandy coast and lagoons filled with mangroves. The land bordering La Restinga belong to the Quaternary period. Near the main lake there are low-elevation hills, the most important are: Tetas de María Guevara (100 m) and Cerro Agua Verde. Gaps covering some 100 meters of brackish water, crossed by numerous canals. The plant is the largest mangrove genera red, black, white and botoncillo. In the coastal plains are found species such as Abrojo, añilito, sharp, cardón common, cují Yaque, guamacho, Agave, oregano, aloe, among many others. The most common birds are: soisola Margarita, patica grebe, Frigate bird, blue heron, heron, tortolita, alcatraz, etc.. Few mammals inhabit the area. Between amphibians and reptiles are: frog gray, green turtle, hawksbill, lizard and rattle. Among the fish are: Corocoro, Caritas, dogfish, mackerel, sardines, snapper and a variety of shellfish such as oysters, chpi chipi, Guacuco and pepitonas.

Natural Monuments

Cerro Matasiete - Guayamurí - Location: In the northeast sector of the island of Margarita

Surface: 1672 ha (Decree 27 February 1974)

There are two hills oriented north-south, separated by a slight depression. The highest peak is the Guayamurí 480 meters and the other to the south, is the Matasiete with 680 mts. Formations are igneous with gentle slopes. Primarily by a historic battle that was fought in its vicinity during the War of Independence. Trees and shrubs are thin stems, corresponding to formation of tropical dry forest.

Las Tetas de María Guevara - Location: In the eastern and southern shore of the island of Margarita

Area: 1670 (Decree 27 February 1974)

These twin hills of no more than 130 meters in height are in a vast flat area of the island and appeared in the distance, two breasts of women. They were given that name evocative tribute to a fighter in the war of Independence. Presents the same characteristics of flora and fauna of the Parque Nacional Laguna de La Restinga.

Important facts about the history of Margarita

Spain had achieved independence from France. Fernando VII was in power and was worried about what was happening in their colonies. That's why I decided to send General Pablo Morillo, who had been prominent in the war against France, to refer to the "rebels."

Morillo Pampatar came to the April 9 and was able to quickly lay leaders and patriots Bermúdez Arismendi, who managed to escape. However, his wife Luisa Caceres was captured and imprisoned in a dungeon of the Castle of Santa Rosa in La Asunción, where he lost the baby she was carrying in her womb.

In the same year 1817, the Patriots led by Francisco Esteban Gomez Morillo to overcome in Margarita, in the battle of Matasiete on July 31. This name Matasiete, is that the realists to overcome many patriots, who were killing each to seven enemies.

Castillo San Carlos Borromeo

Also known as Fortress Pampatar is located in the city of Pampatar east of the island of Margarita. Witness the history of Independence that includes the 1800s.

Castillo Santa Rosa

Castle Santa Rosa is located in Asuncion, capital of Nueva Esparta State, which has been restructured in its inner part and the work has been done with great care to leave intact its colonial aspect. It is one of the most crowded by tourists and visitors, where you can see objects at the time, park of ammunition, guns, jails, especially where it remained captive heroine Luisa Caceres de Arismendi.

Luisa Caceres de Arismendi

Heroine of Independence and a symbol of human strength in adversity. Wife of the hero Juan Bautista Arismendi. Daughter of Dominic and Carmen Diaz Caceres. His father, a professor of Latin at a young age taught him to read and write, as well as ethical and moral principles that gave her courage during the years of captivity and exile.

1814 was a year for the fledgling Republic side and also for the family Caceres, the March 6 troops head realistic Francisco Rosete Ocumare stormed the garrison and killed the father of Luisa who was there at the invitation of his friend Commander John José Toro. Military commander of Caracas at the head of which was Juan Bautista Arismendi, organized an expedition on March 14 in aid of the besieged in Ocumare patriots, among the soldiers of the operation was Felix Caceres, elder brother of Luisa. Arismendi troops were defeated and Luisa's brother is taken prisoner and executed on March 16.

On July 7, 1814, during the withdrawal of the patriotic forces of Caracas towards the East, following the progress of the terrible forces commanded by José Tomás Boves, tragedy once again plays up the life of Luisa Caceres, since in four aunts die crossing itself, leaving it alone and live a younger brother.

Migrants passing through Barcelona and go to where they Cumaná late August, many of them manage to go to Margarita, where Arismendi can ensure greater security. During this time, Colonel Arismendi family looking for Caceres, who had known and frequented by some time in Caracas in the Christmas of 1813, providing for this reason, clothing, shelter and other resources. On December 4, 1814 he married Luisa Caceres Juan Bautista Arismendi.

In September 1815, the Spanish authorities ordered the arrest of Bautista Arismendi, who escapes and hides in one of his sons in the mountains of Cerro Copey, on September 24, Luisa Caceres who was pregnant was taken hostage to break her husband. Closed for a time in the family home amnesia, days after it is transferred to a prison of the fortress of Santa Rosa.

Meanwhile, the military actions of Arismendi allow prisoners to make several heads of Spanish Cobián including the commander of the fortress of Santa Rosa; why the chief Joaquin realistic Arismendi Urreiztieta proposed prisoner swap for his wife, such an offer is rejected and the emissary receives response: "Tell the chief Spanish that I do not want without a wife." On January 26, 1816, Louise gives birth to a girl who dies at birth given the conditions of confinement and the dungeon in which he was imprisoned.

Later, it moved to Pampatar stronghold where he stayed several days before being sent to the prison of La Guaira and finally to the convent of the Immaculate Conception in Caracas, where he entered as a prisoner on March 22, 1816. During this time he was held incommunicado and without news of their relatives. The triumphs of the republican forces commanded by General Arismendi and by José Antonio Páez in Apure, determine that Luisa is transferred to Cadiz, where it is shipped on December 3, 1816.

The boat was traveling in was attacked by a pirate ship, which takes over the entire cargo and passengers to leave the island of Santa Maria in the Azores. Unable to return to Venezuela, Luisa reach Cadiz on January 17, 1817. Is presented to the Captain General of Andalusia, who protested the treatment he was subjected by the Spanish authorities in America, and gives the status of confinement, besides giving a pension of 10 real fleece daily. During his stay in Cadiz, he refused to sign a document which should show their loyalty to the king of Spain and deny the paternity of her husband, patriot, to which replied that her husband's duty was to serve the homeland and fight for freedom . On May 3 1818 comes to Philadelphia, then escaped with the help of Cadiz Francisco Carabaña and Mr. English Tottem; then goes to the lands where Margaret July 26 1818. Finally, September 19, 1819, the Indian Council issues a decision that gave him absolute freedom and power to determine where you want your residence. Caracas lived until his death. His remains were transferred to the National Pantheon in 1876.

Juan Bautista Arismendi

Born in La Asunción (Nueva Esparta Edo.) on 24.6.1770 He died in Caracas on 22.6.1841

Officer (Senior General) Venezuela Army in the War of Independence and subsequent years. Son of the captain of militia and Miguel Arismendi Mariana Subero. Husband of the heroine Luisa Caceres de Arismendi. In 1790 began in the arms race as a cadet battalion of militia on the island of Margarita. In 1804 he married his first wife, Maria del Rosario Irala. In 1810 he was promoted to colonel by the Interim Board was formed in the island during the events of April 19 of that year. In January 1812 he was part of the expedition which sailed from Cumaná to Guiana, in order to control the province appeared to ignore the government in Caracas as a result of the movement in 1810. After its entry into Caracas (1812), Domingo de Monteverde ordered governor of Margarita Martínez Pascual, Juan Bautista Arismendi arrest along with other patriots. After several months in the vaults of La Guaira, Arismendi won freedom .

In early 1813 his wife died. Back in the island of Margarita, Arismendi led a movement against the government of Pascual Martinez, which ended with the deposition and his death. Then in early November 1813 came to Caracas where he received the recognition of Simón Bolívar as chief of the Republic, after which he went to Windward to reinforce the actions of Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Aristiguieta Bolívar, who had been sent in September that year to cooperate with some units of troops from the east against realistic operating in the villages of Panaquire, Mamporal, Chico River and others in the same area.

In 1814 received the medal of the Order of Liberators of Venezuela, Bolívar established by the October 22 1813, on that occasion would serve as interim military governor of Caracas, whose owner was General José Félix Ribas. On December 4, 1814, and the widower of his first wife, married to Luisa Caceres. On January 8, 1815, a board of elders and parents of the Assumption trusted political government of the island to a triumvirate consisting of Lares Juan Miguel, Juan Silva and Antonio Gaspar Marcano. Colonel Arismendi was given the post of commander of all forces on land and water Margarita; these measures to address a possible offensive by the head realistic Francisco Tomás Morales.

Data Independence

As everywhere in the world, the ideas of humanism and human rights led to the Spanish colonies in America to a strong independence movement. In Venezuela, the war of independence was fought between 1810 and 1821 under the leadership of Simón Bolívar military genius. Margarita was one of the first provinces that managed to defeat the Spanish troops, which were much more numerous and better equipped than the patriots Margarita. The courage and ferocity of the inhabitants originated the name of Sparta New for this region. During times of Cologne and independence, the island was the target of frequent pirate attacks. Several castles and forts were built to repel these attacks, and some remain today as reminders of a turbulent past.

Beaches of Margarita Island

The main attraction of Margarita Island is 168 miles from its coastline where you can find a number of beaches with different characteristics and to suit all tastes. They come from the quietest to the strong wave, the fit for swimming or water sports, from the most popular to those that allow the pleasure to be in absolute solitude to enjoy a deserved rest and spiritual body, without Nothing and no one dares to interrupt the peace offering in which it was submerged, free of any concern and leaving behind the stress it produces the hectic life of today, we invite you to learn about the different beaches that offers this paradise and Island hospital ..

Margarita Beaches

Beach water: Located approximately 23 kilometers from Porlamar, with about 3 kilometers in length, is the largest, popular and consent of all because of its large tourism development. Its fine sand planted with coconut trees that provide welcome shade, under which shelter a large number of kiosks where they sell fried fish, lobster, oysters a variety of tropical drinks, as well as offering rental of chairs, canopies, sanitation. It also offers services and ultralight parachute rides which you can rent by the hour and enjoy an incredible ride on the beach and admiring all the beautiful scenery on offer in this area.

Playa El Yaque: Located at a distance of approximately 27 km from Porlamar, easily accessible by Av Juan Bautista Arismendi, following the path that leads to the Caribbean International Airport "Santiago Mariño". Has been rated as one of the seven most important beaches at the international level with features ideal for windsurfing. Candles lit tones which seem Butterfly Riding the Caribbean waters that cover the beach, are a spectacle of great beauty. This beach is considered at the international level, one of the seven best practice for windsurfers, there exist specialized centers for learning the sport. Furthermore, it is possible to play other sports.

Pampatar Beach: Located in the city that bears his name, at about 9 km from Porlamar, is easily accessible for all its lines of communication are avenues and roads paved. Protagonist of the story island, Playa Pampatar is a long and quiet and beautiful bay of crystal clear waters, protected from the winds and ocean currents, spindly palm trees and bordered by a variety of small restaurants where you can taste the delicious sea. This beach is ideal for any sport or recreational exercises are performed outdoors, Jet Ski, Banana and pedal boats.

Playa la Caracola: This is the main beach of Porlamar, where you can ride a bike or simply walking or jogging, is closed to the passage of vehicles in the morning and afternoon (These hours are not allowed to transit vehicles). Extends parallel to the Avenida Bolívar, is highly accessible and has parking spaces for their cars, they are also stalls of food and natural juices. A few meters you will find Playa Valdez, which is used by fishermen in the area to perform their tasks of maintaining the boats, as there are several ranches.

La Playa Caranta: Also called Playa Juventud. Is located approximately 10 km from Porlamar, its access is through the main street by Pampatar Turn right at the end of this street. It is a beach of clear water and gentle waves, preserves the tradition of fishing and Margarita seat is an important port of the island Sardinero This beach is the Fort of La Caranta, which acts as a spectacular view from where you can see the whole bay as it is located on the upper.

Parguito Beach: Located about 23 kilometers from Porlamar, with a mile long, high vegetation, strong swell, and their popularity is because the surge event to the practice of surfing, it has held national and international this specialty. You can find hire chairs, marquees and great restaurants that offer exquisite meals with marine species. Is one of the most popular beaches and preferred by tourists and natives.

La Restinga beach: Located about 58 km from Porlamar, to reach this beach, there are two options to the right of the road to Boca de Rio, before reaching the bridge is a pier with boats to make the move to the beach. It is the largest of the beaches on the island, with crushed shells instead of sand, and particularly attractive for easy removal and chipichipis Guacuco. While his wave is strong, is one of the beaches that no counter that could endanger the lives of swimmers. This beach is not practicing water sports because it is located within a protected area

Guacuco Beach: It is located 17 km from Porlamar, take the Avenue July 31 and arrive at the cruise Guacuco crosses on the right hand side along the road leading to the coast. It owes its name to the abundance Guacuco species of mollusk that can be collected a few steps from the shore using a simple technique. Its waters are clear, strong waves and the sand that covers the entire side out for their particular reddish. This beach is not practiced in a particular sport, however it is possible to perform sports or recreational activities such as Ski, Volleyball, or surfing.

Caribbean Beach: It is located 3 km from Juangriego, pass the Fortress and find the Galera beach in few minutes. It offers a beautiful landscape and waters which captivates locals and visitors. It has excellent restaurants and services known prestige, toilets, rental of chairs and awnings, service and attention to the edge multilingual. Disc also offers the only outdoor Margarita. Receive special attention in the Caney Nora, Nora, where Manrique, Alan Analí and will offer the best delicacies that are served here prepared with the warm affection that characterizes them as they are really attentive.

Playa Bella Vista is located in Porlamar, along the Avenida Raúl Leoni. Soft surf beach and has great restaurants such as: Typical Mandinga Rancho, La Casa del mero, El Rancho de Pablo, Imperial Restaurant, El Rancho La Nena and others that offer a wide variety of dishes prepared with sea species. At his side is Guaraguao Bay along the south side of Avenida Santiago Mariño. This bay is El Paseo La Pizzeria specializing in pizzas and pastas, with the kind attention of Paul Squeo

Playa Punta Arenas: It is located approximately 74 km from Porlamar, access is via the Avenida Juan Bautista Arismendi, passing the entrance to the town of Boca de Rio and follow the road to Boca de Pozo. Characterized by a peak of fine sand that divides the beach into two sections. In the South side, the boats stranded on the beach with nets lying on the sand and the presence of fishermen, the landscape more representative of the insular environment, and in the western fringe, a large expanse of sand and crystal clear waters are a appropriate place to enjoy solitude. This beach is not practiced regularly in a particular sport, but it is possible to walk or play in Banana Beach Volleyball. In the western part of the beach makes the Jeep tours stop making trips to the mainland.

Old Port Beach: Small beach of 400 meters, located 2.5 km from Pedro Gonzalez, ocean wave, and high vegetation Areán fine, where you can enjoy the tranquility offered by this site, besides practicing sports Sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and fishing. This beach is considered by tourists one of the most attractive of the island and is very busy in all seasons. For its majestic beauty, breeze, a well-defined waves from the northeast, is often used for the filming of numerous commercial and television programs both nationally and internationally.

Playa El Angel: Located east of the city of Porlamar, at an approximate distance of 7 Kms Their access is through the extension of Av Aldonza Manrique. It is a small beach cove, where stunning rock formations and the beautiful blue sea come together to form a scene of incredible beauty worth admiring. Takes its name from the silhouette of an angel by the whim of nature was formed into a rock. This beach is not regularly practice a sport in particular, however, given its natural conditions are suitable for sport or recreation.

Playa La Galera: Beautiful bay 450 meters long, high vegetation, low waves and fine sand, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets. Fine views are seen from the Galera Fortin, where tourists and visitors gather to admire the sunset. In front are Lake of the Martyrs. You can park all vehicles in the beach area and there are children who tell the story of the Fort and the battles were fought in the area. The scenery is breathtaking.

Playa La Pared: Sunsets are magnificent and complete peace of mind guaranteed. No services. Strong waves, 1500 meters. of natural beauty. Located at the end of the Peninsula Macanao is an almost untouched area of the island. There is one restaurant that offers food, not having many conveniences at the time of wanting to buy varieties in terms of meals and beverages. Owned or leased vehicle taking and driving towards the beach you need is the ideal place for a well-deserved relaxation.

Valdes Beach: A small fishing port where you can appreciate the task of fishing. Sardine is an area in this place and gather different cavas to buy fresh fish. It also has a good spring which attracts tourists, locals and visitors to the practice of fishing with hooks and is very busy weekend for the peace of its waves. No service restaurants, or canopies, or chairs. There are several ranches which fishermen belong to the institution ASOPESCAMO. The vessels engaged in fishing seasons, come to this beach to buy sardines that serve as bait for their work.

La Virgen del Valle del Espiritu Santo

Mariana Acrisols a tradition of pure roots Guaiquerí. Spiritual and Social conjunction of the New Sparta and its Patron. The Miracle of Hope. Where did the Virgin till Paraguachoanas beaches? Since the early years of life the enthronement of the Virgin del Valle in Margarita, the beautiful image of the object was more Acrisols worship and veneration of the largest on the island. Quickly and that worship is worship that were extended to the former provinces of the island: Cumana, Barcelona and finally Maturín, so that by the time of Independence, Our Lady of the Nativity of the Holy Spirit of the Valley had become the patron all the East of Venezuela.

Special devotion, and unwavering férvida bordering on worship, won the Virgin Valley between Indian guaiqueríes of Margarita and Coche and siblings in the area of maritime Cumaná properly. The descendants of those Aboriginal Metis Antilleans have inherited from their parents the same indus-Hispanic devotional zeal of those in the Pearl Goddess of the East, you see, at the same time, the Queen of Heaven and the Divine. Guaricha the Caribbean. Secular cult, full of history and genuine Venezuelan colored wonderful legends. The spiritual liberation from the magnetic smile of ineffable Generala insigne, and the other, the vital force of the ancestor in exaltation perennial power maker obvious miracles surrounding invisible but palpable, the Virgin Islands as a halo of glory that only initiated in the eyes devout love for her, you know display Where he came from? When he arrived for the first time and ultimately to the beaches Paraguachoanas? According to data taken today as reasonably accurate, the first news we have today of the Virgin of the Valley of the Holy Spirit, is that his career destinal to the island of Margarita began in Jerusalem, where the hosts of the great Saladin took the Holy City .

Apparently, the Islamic leader gave the Christian knights take the picture. In fact, later today the patron of our homeland in East Hungary during the preparation of the Third Crusade. Hence presumably the Virgin was carried to Spain, because, according to the existing data connection, it was starting again in the company of Christians who were released in Grenada, following the surrender of Boadil El Chico and the delivery of the historic square to the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. . Later, Our Lady of the Nativity comes to Malta, and there still special pilgrimage to Ireland. There in the Green Erin, our future employer, I would say that made the final of his next high due to our homeland. He was a young Spanish-Irish priest who brought us to the Virgen del Valle. It chronicles the Levite that company to Lord Harry Corainn Fernando, an emigrant from Ireland who came to Margarita for the year 1777. Before arriving at the beaches Margarita, travelers stopped in Trinidad, so that this island was the scene immediately preceding it was the Virgin before reaching the Valley of the Holy Spirit, just the happy arrival occurred on September 8 of the that year, and why is this date that year is dedicated to all the inhabitants of our eastern region to hold such a great event and remember to Christianity Venezuela. Popular legends The legends of the Virgin of the Valley we have collected from people's lips. Refer to the same spot where stands the old chapel had few trees. They say that a guaiquerí, cutting some trees, he found an open box and discovered that the image of the Virgin. The bag and called the people. He originally erected a chapel of palms. There began the devotion. Many reported that there are various legends about the Virgin Valley. One of them said that the sea threw the beaches of Porlamar, where it was an Indian. He was a morning that was out fishing and hid under a tree so that the Spaniards are not stole. Others say it was a fisherman, who took over from her.

Legends are borne by the people. Not that it has been able to establish the truth. An old intellectual Porlamar assured us that what is said about the Virgin Valley is pure legend, nothing in particular. But the most certain is that a Spanish boat has launched into the sea during a shipwreck and that has come to the beaches of Porlamar. There he found the guaiquerí and drove to the Valley. Enough has been written about the origins of this Marian devotion, and many are unaware of how he came to Margarita that venerate the beautiful image with the most intense fervor, and the natives came to this region. Caracueyes found among the few who did guaiqueríes cut logs and vines. Tiny, white hands in his pious attitude and smiling at the sky. So begins the story of old, so that the counting will begin. And the tradition continues throwing grooves of miracles, fanning the flame of the spirit of full devotion are multiplied prayers and tears. It seems that the Margarita is clinging to his land by salt bonds of tradition that the fact of being born into it. The Virgin is the pilothouse, spiritual compass of many faithful, and thousands of thousands of believers who come after chopping seas and crossed paths to the sacred altar to meet the promises made on their behalf.

Because this is Ella, a miraculous Virgencita Margarita who evokes deep in their heckling and whom the entire people of the island has the fervor of his words, their miseries and pains, like a mother who listens and resolves with all his heart of pigeon sent from heaven. The Valley of Miracles There is a saying that says Margarita "to mourn the Valley," this may well say in summary what is for Our Lady of the East Valley. She is the person who collects the tears of mothers, the scenes of castaways lost children, the seeds of the camps, prison sentences, all parts of the human body, in short a trail of miracles that speak clearly of the intervention of the Mother of the Valley to their children's favorite. The leg of pearl, the double miracle of the Virgin, is the precious link in this endless chain. A plunger head is injured by an evil streak in his leg. Establishing a gangrene in the sick. Doctors amputated the leg resolved. The woman diver in history, is home to the loving Mother Margarita Excelsa, asking him to cure the sick with leg giving her husband a promise. Slowly the wound is healed, the diver is another man in his face and encourages the joy of healthy recovery. Failure to fulfill the promise made by his wife, searching the sea, diving into his work. the gift to the Virgen del Valle. Come fishing for pearls. Is dragged along the bottom of the sea, painstakingly searching for the pearl of the pledge. The devout island began its work, the thought fixed in celestial Queen, who was in debt to the divine grace. At the very moment that his seaman's knife opened in two halves the first mollusc arises from viscose pulp Luciente baroque with a perfect shape of a leg, which stresses the scar of a pustule.

Full of the deepest emotion, the bronze was a fisherman and presea placed on the throne of the miraculous image. This miracle is exhibited in the museum of the Virgen del Valle. The Virgin of the Valley come the natives of the island and even across the country, such is its reputation, to interpret his grace is truly overwhelming, the combination of ex-votos, usually of gold, contained in his basilica. You make promises, some rare, as you go "swimming" on the esplanade that surrounds it, a number of meters, sometimes hundreds. Not surprisingly, the "miracles" or tales of wonders, is a topic of conversation and enfervorizamineto and still be part of the folklore of the island. As to miracles, not only are the Virgin, but there are others such as the legend which tells of Christ Pampatar, who came aboard, his image of a Spanish ship, bound for another port was unleashed a storm that followed by others, forced the captain to leave the Christ who said, they said this, his determination to be Pampateño.

Sites to visit in the lush island of Margarita

Assumption: Nueva Esparta state capital and a meeting of governmental powers. Small town with colonial features preserved of its time. The church dates from the sixteenth century and is one of the oldest in the country. It also is El Castillo de Santa Rosa which allows an excellent view of the valley, in small towns around there that have been selling hammocks, beads and crafts in general. From here climb the highest peak on the island.

Porlamar: Heart of business and night life of Margarita, the free port system allows the purchase of both domestic and imported products at incredible prices. Porlamar is divided into two sectors, the popular side, where the market Conejero and around the Plaza Bolivar, and on the other hand, the May 4th Av Santiago Mariño and that is where we can find store brand , banks, boutiques, cafes, casinos and more.

El Valle del Espiritu Santo: It is a small village that has the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley, who is the patron saint of fishermen and the Venezuelan navy. The Virgin and the people in the course of the centuries form a harmonious whole. It is not possible to speak of one without thinking of the other. The blessing and hope, love and faith are consustanciados and is known as "The Valley of grace."

Juangriego: It is a small fishing port north of the island, recognized worldwide for its spectacular sunsets and small restaurants along the beach, where as usual, the inhabitants of the area under the history of the island, battles, and many anecdotes.

Pampatar: It is a fishing village that is practically joined at the city of Porlamar, largely due to growth. It has beautiful beaches, is the church where they worship Christ of Pampatar, good restaurants, the castle San Carlos Borromeo and the stronghold from which Caranta can see beautiful landscapes. There are very beautiful and comfortable hotel with stunning sea views. This population is located in the eastern part of the island.

La Restinga: One of the most beautiful lagoons in which Venezuela, full of majestic mangroves and natural channels that can travel on board a peñero Margarita. The beaches of La Restinga is approximately 25 kilometers and is the one who joins the Macanao peninsula with the rest of the island. Have a beautiful bridge from where there are different peñeros that make the trip takes tourists and visitors to the different channels.

Natural Beauties: Margarita offers visitors, its natural beauty. On the island there are 2 and 3 National Parks Natural Monuments. You will love the Laguna de la Restinga, a National Park of 10,700 ha, the largest island, with a gap of about 25 km2 with beautiful canals lined with mangrove forests that take you to tourist boats and 20 Km beaches which offer different services. This gap is one of the few places where live the Scarlet Ibis, Garza red plumage. In the Cerro el Copey National Park is the highest place, the Cerro Grande 950 meters from where there is an extraordinary panorama of the island, which because of its weather, is very attractive from a botanical ornithological and do not forget to visit the attractive hill Guayamurí or two small hills located in a floodplain south of the Restinga, which by its harmonic form, like the breasts of a woman by the name of Las Tetas de María Guevara. Another is the Monumento Natural Cerro de Matasiete site staged during the War of Independence, the most important battle in the island

Gastronomy: The cuisine of margarita highlights the variety in the preparation of its dishes based on seafood products, shrimp, oysters, squid and other seafood. Among the typical dishes of culture you can find the usual Margarita empanadas dogfish, the cachapas, which are not original in the area, but make them as if they were, as to the tropical tastes there are a variety of fruit juices natural, and very popular cocada. There are great restaurants in this beautiful island where you can sample and enjoy many delicacies.

Getting to Margarita: Margarita A direct flights arriving from various parts of the world, but you can reach the International Airport Simón Bolívar in Caracas and make connections with some of the Venezuelan airlines covering the route with daily frequency sound. Can also be reached from the mainland (Puerto La Cruz and Cumana) at one of the ferry boats that provide a daily service of the Company Conferry.

Hotels

In this section we will know the major hotels in Margarita Island, the location and details, which will serve as a guide to decide your accommodation in this paradise island that has the most beautiful natural landscapes

Located in Playa El Agua, just in front of the terminal Ultra Light. Hotels is one of the most attractive for its special scenery and tranquility.


Sector Located in the Bella Vista Porlamar at Av Raúl Leoni a few meters from the beach and shopping area. Tel 0295 2616420

Located on the street Marcano c / c Amador Hernandez, a few 150 meters from Avenida Santiago Mariño, near beaches and shopping. Telephone: 0295 264.08.88


It is one of the first hotels to be built on the island. It is located at Av Santiago Mariño Porlamar. Tel 0295 2614157


Located on Avenida Bolivar, Costa Azul area of the city of Porlamar. It has many amenities. Tel 0295 2624210

It is one of the leading hotels of the island and is located in the street sector Ubero Costa Azul Porlamar. Tel 0295 2601700


It is located on the street of Champs-Porlamar and also has input in the street Ortega. It has beautiful swimming pools and restaurant. Tel 0295 2638380

It has new management and its location is in laUrb Dumar Country Club Avenida Bolivar Porlamar. Tel 0295 2611667


Located on Calle Los Ubero sector of Costa Azul Porlamar, just opposite the Hilton Hotel. It has nice facilities. Tel 2621622

This hotel is located in Playa El Yaque, one of the lowest and quiet beaches of the island. Special to the practice of windsurfing. Tel 2639810

Located on the island of Coche. It has its own boat transportation between islands, and has beautiful and tranquil beaches. Tel 0295 2639418

Is another of the hotels with which the very popular Playa El Yaque and has everything to do with the sport of surfing.

This beautiful hotel is located in the hamlet of War Pampatar a few minutes from the city of Porlamar. Tel 0295 4004032


Located widens Pedro, Isla de Coche. With attractive packages and offers for tourists, as well as LIDAS beaches. Tel 0416 6960220


This beautiful Hotel is located at Av May 4 in the city of Porlamar, close to shops and casinos. Tel 0295 2635834


One of the most attractive hotels on the island, located in the Mall of the same name of Av Bolivar Porlamar.


A hotel with many resources to offer the tourist, then this comfortable with and live music every week. telf. 0295 2625211


Located at Avenida Santiago Mariño and half block from Av Porlamar May 4, has own casino and shopping malls. Tel 0295 2639749


Located in Playa Caribbean District near Juangriego Marcano. They are beautiful sunsets in this part of the island. Tel 0295 4001000