Municipio Macanao, Administrative division in Peninsula de Macanao, Venezuela
The Macanao Peninsula Municipality spans 351.2 square kilometers on the western section of Isla Margarita, featuring a mountainous ridge that extends east to west.
The municipality emerged from the former Distrito Díaz territory and gained independent administrative status on January 29, 1988, marking a shift in regional governance.
The Guayqueria Indians established their presence in the peninsula, contributing to the regional identity through their traditions and practices since the 18th century.
A bridge constructed in 1963 connects the peninsula to Isla Margarita, enabling direct access to the municipality's administrative center in Boca del Río.
The municipality contains a marine museum in Boca de Río that exhibits local marine specimens, including whale skeletons, turtles, and coral formations.
GPS coordinates: 11.01018,-64.28388
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:53
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24.2 km
Laguna de La Restinga National Park
13.8 km
Tetas de Maria Guevara Natural Monument
18.8 km
Santa Rosa de la Eminencia Castle
45.6 km
Cerro El Copey National Park
43.4 km
Fortín de La Galera
34.8 km
Castillo de Araya
49.4 km
Playa El Agua
48.4 km
Playa El Yaque
37.4 km
Laguna de Las Marites Natural Monument
39.9 km
La Asunción Cathedral
45.6 km
Nueva Esparta Stadium
45.9 km
Playa Caribe
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Playa Punta Arenas
13.8 km
Punta Charagato Lighthouse
23.5 km
Faro de la Puntilla
48.2 km
Punta Faragoza Lighthouse
40.5 km
Macanao Wildlife Reserve
2.1 km
Bahía El Saco Wildlife Reserve
46.2 km
Cubagua Island Natural Reserve
24.3 km
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez
48.1 km
Cerro guayamuri
48.8 km
Plaza Antonio Díaz
37.2 km
Playa de El Tunal
6.6 km
Fortín España o Cerro de la Batería
39.9 km
Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista
35.1 km
Punta El Palo Wildlife Reserve
40.2 km
Playa El Amor
43.8 kmReviews
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