Pedro González
Pedro González, Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
Description
Pedro González is a town of deep artisanal tradition in the north of Margarita Island, within the Gómez municipality, in Nueva Esparta state. Its valley is famous for the making of the mapire, a basketwork piece woven with palm shoots that passes from generation to generation, as well as for the transformation of the palm and the preparation of creole sweets. The town also honors the memory of José Ramón Villarroel, «The Hurricane of the Caribbean», a great exponent of the galerón and Margarita music. For its living culture and location, Pedro González is an endearing connection point within the island region, where the roots and craft of its people continue to shape the community's character.
The Gómez municipality, to which Pedro González belongs, is located in the northeast of Margarita Island, with a surface of 97.79 km² and a population of 30,237 inhabitants according to the 2001 census (Wikipedia, «Municipio Gómez», accessed 2026). Its economy combines crafts, agriculture, fishing and a growing cultural and tourist appeal that values the area's traditions.
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