| Isla
Margarita |
 has become the Caribbean's most
exciting destination. With its white sand
beaches, sports facilities, parks, history,
folklore and friendly people, it is an enchanting
vacation spot. Also, MARGARITA has a Free Port
status and a full range of convention facilities.
In
the light-hearted, happy going atmosphere of
MARGARITA, named by our natives the Indios
Guaiqueries, you'll enjoy a sense of
exquisite freedom from
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Photography courtesy of
PROMARGARITA, Fondo de Promoción Turistica
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the
moment you step on the Island. Margarita is
unique in offering you "R&R" or
lots of fun... You will find activities to
keep you busy all day. White sand beaches,
nightlife, sports, duty-free shopping and
traditions we want to share with you. 
MARGARITA
offers all kinds of water sports, jet skiing,
surfing, diving, snorkeling, fishing, and
windsurfing. We have international recognition
for the almost perfect windsurf conditions of one
of our beaches, El Yaque, where local, national
and international competitions are held yearound.
Also, you'll find an excellent range of hotels,
posadas, camps and cabins.
MARGARITA
is not only natural beauty and amenities, it's
also an excellent point of connection to other
Caribbean islands. You're only minutes away from
the mainland by plane and a short trip by
ferryboat. At terra firma, you'll have easy
access to the most beautiful natural sights of 
Los Roques, Henry Pittier, Morrocoy,
Sierra Nevada, and Medanos de Coro national parks
which should not be missed. Beaches, rain
forests, mountains and fascinating cities, are
waiting to welcome you. All of this, in just a
short trip from MARGARITA.
MARGARITA
was discovered by Christopher Columbus on August
15th, 1498, and claimed by Emperor Carlos V on
March 18th, 1525. By petition of Jose Cortes de
Madariaga, one of the leaders of the Independence
movement in Venezuela, our state was named as
Nueva Esparta on May 12th, 1817.