The Beginning of the Coastal Strip [

The Beginning of the Coastal Strip. I’m happy to be back with all of you, showing you the sites and natural beauty found throughout our state of Sucre, Venezuela—specifically in the “Firstborn of the Cumaná Region.” This time, we’re going to take a stroll along the Cinta Costera starting from its beginning; and, of course, we’ll enjoy the fabulous and majestic Gulf of Cariaco. In case you didn’t know, there are two gulfs in Sucre State: to the east is the Gulf of Paria, and to the west is our Gulf of Cariaco.

However, it is not only the people of Cumana who enjoy it; its vast expanse of sea extends to the municipalities of Cruz Salmeron Acosta—or what is known as “the other coast” facing Cumana—as well as the municipalities of Ribero, Mejías, and Bolívar, which are also fortunate to have this gulf stretching out before them. Now, as for our own Cumana, the Cinta Costera runs along Avenida Cacique Maraguey—or, as we usually call it, Avenida Perimetral. It stretches for several kilometers, and along it we can find many attractions, fish markets, cocktail bars, and various recreational spots for people of all ages.

But from my point of view, the biggest attraction is the fabulous sea of the Gulf of Cariaco, accompanied by a canopy of clouds, a blue sky, and the warm sun; but you can also enjoy all its beauty and its fabulous breeze at night. In this case, let’s enjoy the first part of this wonderful hike so you can see the marvelous sea we have around here—a sea that drives both locals and visitors wild.

The vegetation is impressive, and here we see large palm trees, but since this is a coastal area, the fantastic uvero trees are a must-see. This tree bears a fruit, logically called an uvero, which is very rich and sweet. We’re now on the shores of the Gulf of Cariaco on this side of Cumana; truly, the deep blue of the sea and the blue of the sky combine to offer a majestic view, and a little further on, you can see the mountain ranges that belong to the other coast—the municipality of Cruz Salmeron Acosta.

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As we continued on our way, we came across many rocks along the shore where the waves crash, creating a magnificent and spectacular symphony of sound. Both naturally and through human intervention, these rocks have formed into makeshift docks where small boats—or so-called fishing boats—can easily dock. This is understandable, since this area of Caiguire is primarily a fishing community.

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The sun feels wonderful, and as I mentioned earlier, Caiguire is a fishing town; it has been that way since ancient times, and even today, the descendants haven’t forgotten these economic practices that truly help many families in the area. Coincidentally, we were able to witness the preparation of two boats for their upcoming trip. They already had all the fishing gear ready, including the famous atarraya.

This area is very popular with locals and many tourists, especially during Carnival and Holy Week. This season was fabulous, because large crowds gathered there to enjoy all the products offered by the people in the area: fish, appetizers, empanadas, traditional drinks, and more. There are many permanent kiosks here that specialize in these items, as well as others that set up shop specifically during those seasons.