Margarita Island, Caribbean island in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
The largest of 70 islands in Nueva Esparta state extends 40 miles in length with 198 miles of coastline containing numerous natural harbors.
Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1498, and it became a major pearl source, leading to frequent attacks from British pirates and Dutch forces.
The population maintained strong indigenous and Spanish Canary Islands ancestry until the 1920s, when immigration patterns began changing the demographic composition.
Porlamar serves as the commercial center with an international airport, while the duty-free port status since 1970 stimulates retail and tourism development.
The Tetas de Maria Guevara, two small hills in Laguna de La Restinga National Park, form natural landmarks visible across the southern portion of the island.
Location: Nueva Esparta
Location: Federal Dependencies
Part of: Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles
Address: Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
GPS coordinates: 10.98694,-63.93556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:59
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
Cubagua
34.2 km
Laguna de La Restinga National Park
24.4 km
Tetas de Maria Guevara Natural Monument
20.5 km
San Carlos de Borromeo Fortress
15 km
Santa Rosa de la Eminencia Castle
8.7 km
Cerro El Copey National Park
5.9 km
Fortín de La Galera
12.1 km
Cerros Guayamurí y Matasiete Natural Monument
13.8 km
Playa El Agua
19.3 km
Playa El Yaque
10.4 km
Laguna de Las Marites Natural Monument
8 km
La Asunción Cathedral
8.9 km
Fortín Santiago de La Caranta
15.8 km
Nueva Esparta Stadium
7.8 km
Playa Caribe
14.2 km
Parque El Agua
16.7 km
Playa Punta Arenas
51.4 km
Playa Puerto Cruz
15.4 km
Punta Ballena Lighthouse
17.3 km
Punta Charagato Lighthouse
29.2 km
Faro de la Puntilla
10.4 km
Punta Faragoza Lighthouse
15.4 km
Macanao Wildlife Reserve
38.9 km
Cubagua Island Natural Reserve
33 km
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez
10.2 km
Cerro guayamuri
14.9 km
Plaza Antonio Díaz
2.9 km
Playa de El Tunal
41.1 kmReviews
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