Coche Island, Caribbean island in Nueva Esparta State, Venezuela
The island extends over 55 square kilometers, featuring white sand beaches and clear waters along its 11-kilometer length and 6-kilometer width.
Spanish colonizers discovered pearl beds near the island in 1574, establishing a settlement that began extensive pearl harvesting operations in the region.
The indigenous name Coche means deer, reflecting the previous abundance of these animals before the Spanish colonization of the territory.
Regular ferry services connect the island with Margarita Island, while the Andres Miguel Salazar Marcano Airport receives small aircraft for transportation.
The waters surrounding Coche Island hold the remains of the San Pedro de Alcantara ship, which sank in 1815 during Venezuela's independence conflicts.
Location: Municipio Villalba
Capital city: San Pedro de Coche
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Part of: Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles
GPS coordinates: 10.77722,-63.93111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31
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.
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