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Basilica Virgen del Valle, Margarita Island

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Religious Site
Small and delicate in stature, Basilica Virgen del Valle exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere inside. With its white steeples and ornate interior, the church remains a site of pilgrimage, where people come to honor Our Lady of the Valley (as the Virgin Mary is known in eastern Venezuela). Apart from service times, you can enter and explore the decor. Dress modestly out of respect for local custom. Outside, browse the market for locally handmade goods, food, or flowers and candles to offer in the church. For Basilica Virgen del Valle and beyond, use our Margarita Island itinerary planner to get the most from your Margarita Island vacation.
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  • tell people about your experience it was so cute and decorative and it took about an hour. its so much a spiritual place  more »
  • This is a beautiful church and it's worth a visit. There are many places where the virgin is venerated, the most famous places are Margarita Island In Venezuela, the Virgin is the patroness of eastern...  more »
  • A beautiful church. A lot of people inside visiting the virgin. And plenty of commerce going on outside if you want to by some souvenirs this is the place.  more »
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  • I visited a few years ago with my family, truly beautiful and you felt the peace of Christ there. The story of the church is also inspiring
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  • Excellent place for those who believe in this part of the Catholic religion... The Church is highly conserved.
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  • The Basilica is one of the symbols of the State of Nueva Esparta, is the Temple of the Virgin of the Valley. It is a busy, by its religious and tourist attraction place. It is worth visiting it.
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  • If you are Daisy you must pass by the Basilica, is precious, near there are many traditional food, in addition to kioskitos so you buy very nice souvenir! Recommended!
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