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This Spanish fort's particular purpose was to protect noisome competitors from messing with the pearl beds in the area. Then the salt pans were noticed and that became a source of contention for a while.
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This beach is right below the Castillo de Araya. The flora is considerably more xerophytic on the peninsular portion of Sucre.
Here you can find an array of seaside monuments, one of which will allow you to get your photo taken next to a Franciscan missionary and hapless indigenous man. But also here you'll find some excellent sunsets.
Birthplace and museum about the man, Antonio Jose de Sucre (El Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho), the hero of Venezuela, in that his efforts were seen pivotal in winning the fight for independence from imperial Spain. He also served as the country's first president.
Archdiocese of Cumana, originally constructed in 18th century but present structure is from 1936 due to an earthquake. It has a lot of wood in the interior.
Birthplace/home of a famous poet from Cumaná.
Cumaná's compulsory Bolivar statue and plaza, with the state capital building sitting adjacent.