Cubagua, Historical Caribbean island in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
Cubagua stretches across 22 square kilometers of land mass, featuring coastal cliffs that rise between 5 to 24 meters above the Caribbean Sea.
The Spanish settlement of Nueva Cadiz, established in 1528, marked Cubagua as Venezuela's first European city and central point for pearl extraction until 1857.
The ruins of Nueva Cadiz represent the intersection of indigenous Caribbean communities and Spanish colonial influences during the pearl trading period.
Visitors reach the island through ferry services departing from Punta de Piedras port on Margarita Island, located 8 kilometers to the northeast.
The island contains no surface freshwater sources, supporting only xerophytic plants and underground water reservoirs in its arid environment.
Location: Municipio Tubores
Part of: Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles
GPS coordinates: 10.81167,-64.19306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
Laguna de La Restinga National Park
22.2 km
Tetas de Maria Guevara Natural Monument
18.1 km
Cerro El Copey National Park
40.1 km
Fortín de La Galera
38.9 km
Castillo de Araya
28.2 km
San Antonio de la Eminencia Castle
39 km
Playa El Yaque
27 km
Laguna de Las Marites Natural Monument
30.7 km
Nueva Esparta Stadium
40.2 km
Castillo Santa María de la Cabeza
39.1 km
Playa Punta Arenas
29.5 km
Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
38.6 km
Catedral de Cumaná
38.7 km
Santa María de la Cabeza Castle
39.1 km
Punta Charagato Lighthouse
5.1 km
Macanao Wildlife Reserve
22.9 km
Bahía El Saco Wildlife Reserve
27.4 km
Cubagua Island Natural Reserve
1.2 km
Edificio Turimiquire
38.8 km
Caribe and Los Lobos Islands
38.4 km
Plaza Antonio Díaz
35.2 km
Castillo de San Antonio
39 km
Playa de El Tunal
30.8 km
Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista
38.5 km
Casa Andrés Eloy Blanco
38.8 km
Punta El Palo Wildlife Reserve
23.8 km
Teatro Luis Mariano Rivera
38.8 km
Playa El Amor
25.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes