Margarita Island

Cities & TownsPorlamar is the largest city and the commercial hub of the island. Founded in 1536, Porlamar was granted its duty-free status in the 1970s. It's not particularly attractive, and these days the ... [full story]

40km (25 miles) N of CumanáIsla de Margarita is Venezuela's best known and most developed destination. Venezuelans come here in droves to take advantage of the island's status as a duty-free port, while Canadian, ... [full story]