Municipio García, Administrative municipality on Margarita Island, Venezuela
Description
Municipio García is an administrative municipality occupying the eastern section of Margarita Island, bordered by Caribbean waters and neighboring municipalities. El Valle del Espíritu Santo serves as the main settlement where local government functions operate from.
History
The municipality took its current form through Venezuela's administrative reorganization that replaced the earlier provincial system with a modern municipal structure. This transformation followed the Federal War and reshaped how the island was governed.
Culture
El Valle del Espíritu Santo, the municipal capital, maintains Venezuelan traditions through regular celebrations that connect residents with their regional identity.
Practical
Most administrative services and local facilities are based in El Valle del Espíritu Santo where the municipal offices operate. The area follows Venezuela Time Zone UTC-4, which is useful to know when planning a visit.
Did you know?
The municipality combines coastal geography with administrative functions, supporting both maritime activities and local governance within Nueva Esparta State.
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Laguna de La Restinga National Park
25.4 km
Tetas de Maria Guevara Natural Monument
22 km
San Carlos de Borromeo Fortress
14.5 km
Santa Rosa de la Eminencia Castle
10.7 km
Cerro El Copey National Park
8 km
Fortín de La Galera
17 km
Cerros Guayamurí y Matasiete Natural Monument
16.1 km
Playa El Agua
23.1 km
Playa El Yaque
7.1 km
Laguna de Las Marites Natural Monument
3.6 km
La Asunción Cathedral
11 km
Fortín Santiago de La Caranta
15.2 km
Nueva Esparta Stadium
6.9 km
Playa Caribe
19.1 km
Parque El Agua
19.9 km
Punta Ballena Lighthouse
16.6 km
Punta Charagato Lighthouse
28.4 km
Faro de la Puntilla
7.9 km
Punta Faragoza Lighthouse
20.1 km
Bahía El Saco Wildlife Reserve
21.3 km
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez
8 km
Cerro guayamuri
17.7 km
Caribe and Los Lobos Islands
29.1 km
Plaza Antonio Díaz
7.9 km
Fortín España o Cerro de la Batería
14.3 km
Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista
16 km
Punta El Palo Wildlife Reserve
15.9 km
Playa El Amor
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