Marig�itar is a small coastal town in the state of Sucre, Venezuela. It lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Cariaco, across from the Araya Peninsula. The nearest city is Cuman�, about 20 kilometers to the east. The narrow, winding road that connects Cuman� and Car�pano passes through the town. Marig�itar has a large fish-processing plant owned by Mavesa, which is a subsidiary of Empresas Polar, the largest food and drink company in Venezuela. The fish processing plant serves as the principal source of employment for the town's residents. A small fleet of buses, pick-up trucks, and privately-owned cars provide transportation from the town to the surrounding communities and to Cuman�
