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The capital city. The Cathedral of Our Original craftsmanship. Local artisans
Lady of the Assumption, patron saint of make and sell a variety of typical items.
Margarita, is located in the municipality Crafts and handicrafts are a constant sour-
of Arismendi. This religious precinct is the ce of work for the women of Santa Ana,
oldest in Latin America, built in the XVI Gómez municipality, where hammocks,
century. It is surrounded by the boulevard chinchorros and the tradition inherited
and Plaza Bolivar. Going through the Por- from the indigenous people of collecting,
tachuelo, the first stop is Tacarigua, known molding and baking mud and clay into
as "the town of cachapas," where the best utilitarian pieces are famous. The doors of
cachapas in the area are prepared. the houses are always open to show pots,
jars, plates, pans and bottles.
Water sports. In the municipality of
Díaz, near the Santiago Marino airport,
you will find El Yaque Beach, one of the
most visited beaches throughout the year.
It offers a wide range of opportunities for
recreation. This beach has calm and sha-
llow waters, with strong winds all year
round. It is a favorite spot for windsurfers
and kitesurfers, rated as one of the best pla-
ces in the world to practice these activities.
Obligatory visit. A must for tourists is
the Menor de Nuestra Señora del Valle en
el Espíritu Santo Basilica. The festivities
are celebrated between September 1 and
15, with a special solemnity on the 8th. Ri-
ght next to the basilica, you will find the
birthplace of the Margarita hero Santiago
Mariño, which is now the headquarters of
the University of the Arts (Unearte) and
the Diocesan Museum, which houses the
treasures, miracles, promises and clothing
offered to the patron saint of the Venezue-
lan East.

With its year-round warm
climate and hospitality, this
Venezuelan island is a real
treasure in the Caribbean

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