Oldest church on Isla Margarita

Caribbean Cruise - Sixth stop: Venezuela

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March 15th 2011
This morning we arrived in Isla Margarita, a small island which belongs to Venezuela. Together with its neighbouring island, Isla Margarita (means pearl) forms the state of Nueva Esparta or New Sparta. We took a small trip all around the island and drove along the beaches but also into the cities and through the wilderness in the center of the island. We visited a museum which showed us ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Nueva Esparta

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Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who ... ... read more