There were several vacant lots located around the Bahia Del Sol condominium building where we had leased a vacation rental.

Some of the residents would throw away their loose litter or garbage bags into these vacant lots in between businesses or residential structures.

At least twice during the month, we saw smoke from a vacant lot trash fire. I'm not sure if these garbage fires were started intentionally or just by a careless smoker discarding a cigarette.

Don't let these pictures discourage you from visiting the "Pearl of Venezuela", Margarita Island.

All of the beaches on the island were great including the small Playa Bella Vista in Porlamar and the popular Playa El Agua.