Margarita Island Nueva Esparta State

Margarita Island is the main island of the Insular Region, which together with the island of Coche and Cubagua, form the state of Nueva Esparta. It is located north of the Araya peninsula and is divided into 11 autonomous municipalities and 23 civil parishes. Margarita Island is well known and visited not only by Venezuelans but also by a large number of foreigners who come attracted by its paradisiacal beaches, theme parks and gastronomy, but how sure are you that you know everything about this island? In Venezuela 1811 we compile a series of curious facts that you should know before visiting this beautiful place. It was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498, while he was making his third voyage of exploration. Its pearls were the main attraction for pirates and Spanish conquistadors. It is known as the Pearl of the Caribbean. It was inhabited for a little more than 4,300 years. 'Paraguachoa' was the name given to it by the Guaiqueríes Indians, which means: abundance of fishing. There are several theories about the name 'Margarita Island', some claim that it is in honor of Queen Margaret of Austria; others because the word 'Margarita' in Greek means pearl. On this island is the first church built in the country in 1571, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. In 2014, Antonio Saint Aubyn, originally from Cumaná, swam 105 kilometers from El Guamache on Margarita Island to Paseo Colón in Puerto La Cruz (Edo. Anzoátegui), it took approximately 45 hours to complete the route that earned him a record national and South American. In La Asunción, there is the Fort of Santa Rosa de La Eminencia, a fortress that has an important historical character, since Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi was imprisoned in one of its dungeons. Did you know that the old name of Pampatar was 'Pampatare or Mampatar'? The second largest shopping center in Venezuela is located on the island: the C.C Parque Costa Azul. The species with the highest capture volumes in the Nueva Esparta State is the Sardine Sardinella aurita. Come with us to discover the beautiful Margarita Island and spend an unforgettable vacation!

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