Isla Margarita
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1. Castillo de Santa Rosa
Overlooking the main square, the Castillo de Santa Rosa, with its famous dungeon, is one of seven fortifications constructed by the Spanish to guard against pirate attacks.
Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela -
2. Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo
PampatarPampatar was founded nearly 400 years ago. Its strategic importance is clear when you visit the star-shaped Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo on the waterfront in the center of town. Constructed entirely of coral, the fort was rebuilt by the Spanish in 1622 after the original was destroyed by Dutch pirates.
C. Luisa Caceres, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6306, Venezuela -
3. Catedral de Nuestra Señora
Built in 1568, the Catedral de Nuestra Señora is one of the oldest churches in Venezuela. Of particular interest is its three-tiered tower—the country's only surviving example of a colonial church tower.
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4. Diverland
PampatarThe sight of a giant Ferris wheel beckons you to the island's largest amusement park, Diverland. There are 16 attractions, including a roller coaster, water slide, and dolphin exhibit.
Av. Jóvito Villalba, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6316, Venezuela0295-262-0813Sight Details
Rate Includes: Bs.F160, ages 2–34; Bs.F100, ages 35–64; free, ages 65 and over, Jan., July–Aug., Dec., daily 6 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Feb.–June, Sept.–Nov., weekends 6 p.m.–11:30 p.m. -
5. Fortín Santiago de la Caranta
Pampatar | Military SightLocated on the east side of the harbor are the ruins of Fortín Santiago de la Caranta, built between 1586 and 1595. Although destroyed by dutch pirates in 1926, you can still see several of the original cannons pointing toward the ocean. This is an excellent place to snap photographs of the surrounding area.
Caranta Hill, Pampatar Bay, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela -
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6. Iglesia Santísimo Cristo del Buen Viaje
PampatarPampatar is home to the blindingly whitewashed Iglesia Santísimo Cristo del Buen Viaje, dating from 1748. The church features a bell tower with an outside staircase—an architectural oddity found on several houses of worship on Isla Margarita. Inside stands the "Christ of the Good Voyage" figure, to whose intercession many attribute safe sea travels.
C. Joaquín Maneiro, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6306, Venezuela -
7. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez
PorlamarA few blocks east of Porlamar's shady Plaza Bolívar is the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez, named after the native Margariteño sculptor (1905–1982) whose works also can be viewed on the grounds of the Bella Vista Hotel. Here you'll find a permanent collection of Narváez's works, plus a rotating exhibit of national and international artworks.
Calle Igualdad at Calle Díaz, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6301, Venezuela0295-261–8668Sight Details
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8. Museo Marino de Margarita
Boca del RioOn the southern side of the peninsula, in Boca del Río, 50 km (30 mi) west of Porlamar, stands the Museo Marino de Margarita, a museum whose eight exhibit halls serve as a repository for Venezuela's astounding variety of marine life. The museum is home to a small collection of marine life, including sharks, turtles, and fish. The best part of the complex, though, are the exhibits, vintage photographs, and bilingual explanations focusing on the history of sea exploration in northern South America. There are even detailed exhibits of nautical knot tying and painstakingly assembled model boats. Be sure to check out the two-headed shark on the frst floor. It's this fun, eclectic mixture of information and the tangible local pride that goes into this museum that make it a must-see.
Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6304, Venezuela0295-291–3231Sight Details
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9. Parque Nacional Cerro El Copey
Park (National/State/Provincial)Parque Nacional Cerro El Copey, along the road between Porlamar and La Asunción, has the highest point on the island. The mountain soars to 3,109 feet. From here you can often spot the smaller islands of Coche and Cubagua.
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10. Parque Nacional Laguna de la Restinga
Boca del RioThe mangrove forests of Parque Nacional Laguna de la Restinga cover the 20-km (12-mi) thread of sand that makes up the tenuous link between the main part of the island and the Península de Macanao. (Laguna de la Restinga means "sandbar lagoon" in Spanish.) Here you'll find a variety of colorful birds, such as the scarlet ibis. The park has an unspoiled beach where you can rent lounge chairs, and there are several fishermen's huts where you can buy the catch of the day. Dozens of small, traditional wooden boat operators can take visitors on short trips through the mangrove forests.
Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, 6304, Venezuela -
11. Santuario de la Virgen del Valle
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe stained-glass windows of the Santuario de la Virgen del Valle, a twin-towered chapel on the main plaza, are worth a visit. A small museum (open most afternoons) contains the thousands of tokens, jewelry, and holy medals left by supplicants. Every September 8th, thousands congregate in front of the chapel for the Festividad de la Virgen del Valle.
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