La Asuncion

La Asuncion boasts buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, including the oldest church in Venezuela and the fort of Santa Rosa. From the top of the fort you can view the valley, the hills in the distance and the blue waters of the Caribbean. On the roof is an entrance to a tunnel that served as an escape route for the soldiers of the revolution. During holy week, religious statues are carried through the streets of the city.

Porlamar

This is the island’s largest town where major hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and stores are located. The Franciscan monastic order founded Porlamar in 1536, and it remained a quiet fishing village until the end of the 19th century, when it was flooded with foreign merchants in search of pearls.

Restinga National Park

The fascinating La Restinga Lagoon is a national park consisting of an amazing mangrove forest, water channels and lagoons. Located on the small piece of land connecting the eastern & western sections of Isla Margarita. The park is home to many species of birds, tree crabs, sea horses and starfish.