Learn The History of Isla Margarita

Want to learn a little history about Isla Margarita during your vacation at Caracola Beach and Spa Resort? Below are just a few of the places you should visit.

Caranta Fort

Caranta Fort is located on top of La Caranta hill and was built between 1586 and 1595. It was originally built to shut off access to the bay and shoreline but before it could perform this duty it was destroyed during an attack by Dutch pirates in 1626.

Today, the ruins of Caranta Fort still have a few original cannons pointing towards the ocean that visitors can experience. La Caranta Hill also provides visitors with a world class view of the bay which is often filled with sailboats from around the world.

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 9am to 12pm, and from 2pm until 5pm.

San Nicholas de Bari Church

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.

DID YOU KNOW?

Christopher Columbus discovered Isla Margarita in 1498 during his third voyage to America.