Locations Visited During Team Geneva Hospitality's Visit to Caracola Beach and Spa Resort

During a recent visit to Isla Margarita, home to Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, Team Geneva Hospitality visited many beautiful locations in the area. Below are just a few of the locations the Team visited.

El Castillo de San Carlos Borromeo

The most visited site in Porlamar, by both national tourists and international ones, is the El Castillo de San Carlos Borromeo. It was built in 1824 and rebuilt several times after due to destruction by pirates. Ancient artillery pieces are exhibited here, as well as paintings and artifacts from the Independence War.

San Carlos de Borromeo is Margarita’s largest fort. Overlooking and dominating the bay, it was built of coral rock on a star plan with salients radiating from the four angles of the central square, each with a lookout tower.

Puerto Porlamar

One of the most beautiful constructions in Porlamar is the “Puerto de la mar” (Port of the Sea). It is a private initiative that was constructed to be an entry gate for tourists who visit Isla Margarita through a cruise ship. The plan to build Puerto Porlamar was proposed in 1991 to bring life back to the core of the City by creating an invigorating new energy thru the cruise passengers arriving in Polrmar.

Puerto Porlamar has become a part of the City and is directly connected to it. Through this port, cruise passengers arrive at the heart of the City and find a nice and convenient environment where they can stroll, shop, or visit one of the many cafes, restaurants, or bars located around the main plaza and the waterfront. By having passengers arrive through the Puerto Porlamar, they get the feeling and impression of the local culture, traditions, and tastes.

La Vela Mall

La Vela Mall is inspired by the marine elements of the island and the design of the building pays tribute to the small fishing boats typical to Isla Margarita, harmoniously inserted in the urban environment.

La Vela Mall offers three levels (Arena, Mar y Sol) to ensure its visitors the most incredible experiences of shopping, entertainment, and enjoyment. The mall offers some of the most prestigious brands worldwide, service shops, and a large area devoted to food.

The mall offers stores such as Adidas, Armani Exchange, Hugo Boss, Custo Barcelona, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Clarks, Converse, Diesel, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Technomarine, Paul Frank, Karsten, Victoria's Secret, La Senza, Mac, Crocs, and Xoxo. The mall also offers stores that specialize in accessories, jewelry, shoes, sports, and optics.