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Cities on Margarita islandPorlamar Originally the city was named Pueblo del Mar (village at the sea). However, in the course of time this was shortened to Porlamar. Porlamar is with approx. 250,000 inhabitants the largest city of the island however not the Capital. With its grey multistoried buildings, busy roads, with multicolored ambiente and the numerous shopping possibilities one can probably call Porlamar a small representation of the typical large South American metropolises. Particularly Venezuelan tourists promenade on the broad Avenidas or the close boulevards to see and be seen or to do their shopping. Porlamar as foreign trade zone is a big attraction for many Venezuelans of the mainland to get inexpensive clothing, alkoholic beverages, electrical appliances and much more. But international guests visiting the pulsating city is worthwhile if for nothing but just observing. Visit in the morning the Mercado de Conejeros, during the day the Avenidas 4 de Mayo and Santiago Marino or the Plaza Bolivar and in the evening one of the numerous discotheques or Bars and enjoy the party feeling la Rumba which is celebrated in the Venezuelan way. Porlamar is worth going to also for a variety of restaurants with most diverse specialities and a multiplicity of hotels of different categories. Pampatar Pampatar is a quaint and quite beautiful town, was founded in the 1530s and named after a Guaqueri Indian word meaning town of salt. Indeed, a salt flat mine is close by to this very day. There is a lot of mystery and beauty to explore in this charming town, specially in the fine old colonial buildings. Spaniards settled here because of its strategic location - a deep water-calm port and wealth produced by the existence of a natural salt flat mine. Yachts, ships, and wooden boats anchored in the quiet bay are giving a picturesque contrast. Location: 10 Km east from Porlamar. In Los Robles there is a handsome 16th-century Church that houses the solid golden Virgen of El Pilar and a curious 16th-century Church bell. It is said that both of them were received as a donation to the colony in 1504 by Queen Juana La Loca, daughter of Queen Isabel the Catholic. Asuncion The capital city La Asunción hidden in the center of Margarita and untouched from mass tourism remains a traditional colonial city with the beautiful Cathedral of Our Lady of La Asunción built in 1571 now an historical monument. Juan Griego It is the second largest town on Margarita and is located in one of the most tranquil and picturesque bays of the island. Its wide, curving beach, its fishing boats and its dramatic fortification on the hill to the north of the bay makes it particularly alluring and photogenic. It is also well known for sunset dinners in good restaurants with spectacular views. San Juan A city which lies in a greener, hilly area. A gem of historical houses and beautiful landscape. |