Friday, November 27, 2009

Visit The Porlamar Lighthouse on Isla Margarita


When visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, on Isla Margarita, be sure to visit the Porlamar Lighthouse, which is one of the city’s most impressive historical landmarks.

The Porlamar Lighthouse, also known as El Faro de la Puntilla, is located east of Calle la Marina on the waterfront of Porlamar. This octagonal masonry tower, painted with pink and white horizontal bands has been located here since 1896.

The best time to visit is in the late afternoon because you’ll be assured of a great sunset and the spectacle of seeing hundreds of pelicans settling on the beach.

For more information about Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com.

Visit The San Nicolas de Bari Church on Isla Margarita


When you’re visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort on Isla Margarita, be sure to spend some time at the San Nicolas de Bari Church in Porlamar.

The first church that was originally built on this site was looted and burned down by pirates in 1555. From there, worship was held in a home until San Nicolas de Bari Church was built 400 years later.

San Nicolas de Bari Church showcases the history of this island and is an important landmark to the locals, which makes this church a must see site when visiting.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and other local attractions, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com.

Francisco Narvaez’s Contemporary Art Museum Is a Must See Site



Located in the heart of downtown Porlamar on Isla Margarita, the home to Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, you will find Francisco Narvaez’s Contemporary Art Museum. This museum was opened in 1979 to honor Francisco Narvaez’s work, who was known as one of the greatest Margaritan sculptors.

The museum contains a collection of oil paintings and wood, stone, and bronze sculptures created by Narvaez during time spent in Caracas, Paris, and Italy. You will find contemporary works by other artists here as well.

Admission to the museum is free.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and other local attractions, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Partake in Retail Therapy on Avenida 4 de Mayo

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort is located near one of the top tourist destination on Isla Margarita. This destination is dominated by two streets: Avenida Santiago and Avenida 4 de Mayo.

Avenida 4 de Mayo is populated with boutiques and shopping centers which carry the best lines of all sorts of merchandise including clothing, electronics, cosmetics, perfume, liquor, etc. Many of these items carry exclusive manes like Gucci, Fendi, Cartier, Nike, etc. Avenida 4 de Mayo also houses many international goods, fast food joints, and restaurants.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Spend Some Time Visiting The Diocesan Museum


When visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, guests should be sure to check out The Diocesan Museum.

The Diocesan Museum is located next to the La Virgin Del Valle Church, showcasing a diversity of offerings granted by the faithful devotes of the Virgin.
Here guests can admire all the offerings from the parishioners, the dresses of the Virgin, objects that belong to the church, and paintings where numerous scenes depict the Virgin Mary and her miracles.

The museum is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 2.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

Visit Las Marites Lagoon Near Caracola Beach and Spa Resort

Laguna Las Marites is a lovely lagoon that is located 12 kilometers from Porlamar and is the smaller sister of the Laguna la Restinga.

Laguna Las Marites is a 900 hectare, shallow lagoon with numerous natural channels through mangroves and is permanently connected to the sea. Near the water you will find pelicans, herons, and other exotic birds in their ideal biosphere. On land you will find predominantly desert vegetation, including a variety of different cacti, birds, and lizards.

The Laguna Las Marites covers approximately 3700 hectares of spectacular scenery.
The Laguna is ideal for water-skiing, fishing, and boating, as well as, bird watching and exploring.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and its local attractions, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Isla Margarita’s New Market of Los Conejeros

When visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, spend some time at the New Market of Los Conejeros. This market is a huge shopper’s destination featuring both food and apparel within hundreds of small stalls.

On the eastern end of the market visitors will find T-shirts, shorts, towels, swimsuits, and sandals, among many other clothing items that are cheaper here than in the stores. On the western end, visitors will find a lively center for fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, and dry goods.

New Market of Los Conejeros is located on the northwestern border of Porlamar near the corner of Avenida 4 de Mayo and Avenida Santiago Mariño.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Top Five Most Exciting Beaches on Isla Margarita

Beaches are very important to tourists traveling to Isla Margarita. Overall, there are around 70 unique beaches on Isla Margarita which equal out to about 168 km of coastline. Here is a list of the top five most exciting beaches on Isla Margarita.

1. Playa Caribe - This beach is about 1200 meters long and located on the north side of the island. It offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with quite a few good restaurants along the coastline, as well as some nice caves for exploring near the end of the beach. Facilities on this beach include food, drinks, toilets, sunshades, and beds. If you get a chance, visit the restaurant La Playya which offers quick service and a great meal.

2. Playa El Agua– This beach is the most famous and popular beach on Isla Margarita. It’s populated with around 50 restaurants, kiosks and small beach bars, and the boulevard along the beach provides visitors with shops, restaurants, and internet cafes. This beach offers many activities including several water sports, micro plane rides, concerts, nightlife and many hotels. Despite all that is going on, this beach is still big enough to give you some space on your own. However, you should be aware that there are always waves here, sometimes big, sometimes small. So if you are traveling with small children, there are other beaches which would be more suitable.

3. Playa Parguito – This beach is 900 meters long and 20 meters broad. Like Playa El Agua, this beach also has some waves, making it one of the best beaches for surfing on Isla Margarita. Jorge Hautmann (or Pakayola), runs a surf school here, and offers both surfboard rentals and surfing lessons to travelers. Here you will find some restaurants which open early and serve breakfast, while others open from noon until early evening. If you walk down to the ends of the beach you will find great lookout areas that give a nice overview of the area.

4. Playa El Yaque – This beach is one of the most famous places for kiting and wind surfing. Therefore, the beach is full of kiters and surfers all year around. Young people from all over the world gather here to surf, kite, or swim because of the shallow, warm water that extend several hundred meters from the shore. There are many hotels and restaurants on this beach making it often quite crowded.

5. Playa Manzanillo- This beach is located near the northern tip of Isla Margarita, not far from Playa El Agua. It is a small beach but never very crowded. It is 900m long and 25m wide and its quiet waters offer an ideal swimming location. Since Manzanillo is actually a small fishing village, you might see a fleet of fishing boats in the bay, or even experience fisherman drawing their nets to shore. This area also has several restaurants that will rent beach chairs and umbrellas, as well as serve food and drinks.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Spend The Day Discovering Life Underwater Off Isla Margarita

Isla Margarita, home to Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, offers some of the best Caribbean scuba diving and snorkeling locations in the area. The two most popular snorkeling and dive locations close to Isla Margarita are Los Frailes and Isla Cubagua.

Los Frailes is a group of about five small uninhabited rock islands that are ranked as the absolute best diving place around the island. Its location provides the presence of large sea nutrients, which make it a place of great biological diversity.

The main attraction at this location is the abundant and diverse underwater life. Visibility may fluctuate between 6 to 20 meters (18 to 60 feet), depending on the season and the day’s conditions. Los Frailes also offers small platforms, canyons, and smaller caves for exploring.

Isla Cubagua is one of the sister islands of Isla Margarita and is a popular location due to the wreck of a sunken ferry divers can explore. The cars of the ferry are still intact and provide an excellent photo opportunity. This location is truly recommended if guests are looking for adventure.

What also makes this location interesting is the diversity and abundance of fish. Massive schools of grunts, grouper and trumpet fish become background for more exotic species including the bannerfish, the Vieja (a sea bass species found only in South America) and lesser electric rays hiding in the sand.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Experience Luxury at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort


Geneva Hospitality is a premier Hotel/Condominium management company which manages several properties worldwide.

Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, managed by Geneva Hospitality, is a luxury condominium resort located on the beachfront of the Caribbean on Isla Margarita.
Within the resort, you will find a multitude of services and facilities. You will be sure to enjoy our delectable restaurants, tropical swim-up bars, full-service spa, and refreshing swimming pools. Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will also boast a fully-equipped gym, hairdressers, and high end retail establishments. Here you will find yourself lost in paradise while relaxing in our seaside hammocks or lying on the sandy beach while the waves of the Caribbean Sea travel over your feet.

The resort is sure to deliver all the aspects of a tropical paradise.
For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

For more information regarding Geneva Hospitality and their resorts, please visit www.genevahospitality.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Come Enjoy a Luxurious Suite at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort


Caracola Beach & Spa Resort comprises of 1244 luxury condominiums spread over 15 floors overlooking Caracola Beach. With four different floor plan layouts to choose from, the apartments vary in size from 52.5m² (565 SF) to 117.1m² (1260 SF), nearly all with their own view of the Caribbean Sea or Caracola Beach.

Each deluxe condominium will be constructed of the highest standards and will feature a fully-fitted modern kitchen, inviting living room, tranquil balcony, and climate controlled air conditioning system. These spectacular units will be the ultimate in comfort and luxury.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachandsparesort.com

If you are interested in purchasing a luxury unit at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.CaracolaBeachResort.com or call 1-888-750-4511.

Cool Off in One of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort’s Many Pools



Caracola Beach and Spa Resort will be offering four refreshing swimming pools to cool off in when visiting the resort.

With the weather on Isla Margarita providing guests with fairly consistent 80 degree days, these pools will be a great way to keep cool during the warm afternoons.

The pools will feature exhilarating waterslides, as well as a relaxing lazy river. The pools will also contain a swim up bar.

For more information regarding Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, please visit www.caracolabeachsparesort.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Visit Caracola Beach and Spa Resort’s Social Media Sites


Stay up-to-date on all of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort’s information and events by visiting some of their social media sites and blogs. Sites are updated daily with all of Caracola Beach and Spa Resort’s happenings.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/caracolaresort

Xanga: http://caracolaresort.xanga.com/

Blogger: http://caracolabeachandsparesort.blogspot.com/

Multiply: http://caracolaresort.multiply.com/journal

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The Pearls of ‘Pearl Island’

Isla Margarita, home to the future Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, received its nickname ‘Pearl Island’ after a hidden bed of pearls were found here. Today, local shops on Isla Margarita sell its pearls. These pearls are usually small, primarily pink in color, and come in unusual shapes due to the rich oyster beds they are found in.

If you visit Isla Margarita in the hopes to take one or many of these pearls back home with you many stores carry authentic pearls. According to locals the best place to find beautiful pearls is at the Casa Avila, Calle Gomez 47.

For more information about Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and Isla Margarita, please visit, www.CaracolaBeachSpaResort.com