Fondly known as the 'Pearl of the Caribbean', Isla Margarita is
part of the Neuva Esparta state, which comprises three islands off
the north coast of Venezuela, Coche and Cubagua being its
neighbours. Dotted with palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear azure
waters and vast sugary white beaches juxtaposed by high mountains,
Isla Margarita is a favourite attraction for most tourists who
travel to Venezuela.
With year-round sunshine, a tropical climate, a laid-back
atmosphere and oozing with distinct character, Isla Margarita
offers world-class scuba diving opportunities, kayaking,
windsurfing and hiking. Being two islands joined by a stretch of
sand where the breathtaking Restinga Lagoon National Park lies,
Isla Margarita is home to more than just rugged and natural
beauty.
Boasting a duty-free status, many travellers from far and wide
come here on shopping sprees, while the capital of La Asunción
features magnificent colonial Spanish architecture dating back to
the 1500s. Visit the Macanao peninsula in the west for some of the
most pristine isolated beaches in the Caribbean, eat a coconut
ice-cream while relaxing on one of Margarita's sandy white beaches,
or sip on your favourite cocktail at a local beach bar while the
sun goes down.