Strolling along the Marina Plaza Pier (Eng/Esp)
English version
Another day to breathe in the fresh air and gaze at the blue sky and sea from a different perspective. This time, I took a stroll along the pier at Marina Plaza, a very famous shopping center in Cumana, located on Avenida Perimetral. During its opening year, it was a huge sensation because its facilities included a McDonald’s and a Cinex movie theater. Young people used to pack the place on Saturday nights. But after the pandemic hit, the place fell into decline and now looks deserted.
Although the location is prime in terms of visibility, access by public transportation isn’t usually that easy because the only bus line that passes through here runs only a few buses a day—and that’s because Marina Plaza lost public interest when many of the stores closed their doors, including a supermarket and two bank branches, and the Social Security office was moved to the city center.
The marina is a recreational port with an architectural design that blends seamlessly with the sea; it not only serves as a dock for boats, motorboats, and yachts but is also a family recreation area where visitors can enjoy the scenery and the sea breeze.
It also features navigable channels ideal for mooring and sheltering various types of vessels. Some boats are available for rent for sailing or even for hosting parties on the water.
You can also enjoy a good meal at the restaurants still located here, which offer a spectacular view. Watching the sunset from here is a sublime experience, but today I came in the morning to relax for a while amid the marine environment and take a break from my daily routine.
Versión en Español
Un nuevo día para respirar aire fresco y contemplar el azul del cielo y del mar desde un enfoque diferente. Esta vez mi paseo fue por el muelle de Marina Plaza, un centro comercial muy famoso en Cumaná, ubicado en la Avenida Perimetral. Durante su año de inauguración fue una gran sensación debido a que en sus instalaciones se encontraba un McDonalds y una sala de cines de la cadena Cinex. La juventud solía abarrotar el lugar los sábados por la noche. Pero tras la aparición de la pandemia el lugar sucumbió y ahora luce solitario.
Si bien la ubicación es privilegiada en términos de visibilidad, el acceso en transporte público no suele ser tan fácil debido a que la única línea de autobuses que pasa por aquí solamente habilita pocas unidades diarias y es porque el Marina Plaza perdió interés público cuando gran parte de los locales comerciales cerraron sus puertas, incluyendo un supermercado, dos agencias bancarias y además trasladar la oficina del Seguro Social al centro de la ciudad.
La marina es un puerto recreativo que posee un diseño arquitectónico integrado al mar, no solo funciona como muelle para botes, lanchas y yates sino que también es una zona para la recreación familiar, así que se puede disfrutar del paisaje y la brisa.
También cuenta con canales navegables idóneos para el atraque y resguardo de diferentes embarcaciones. Algunos botes ofrecen servicios de alquiler para navegar o inclusive realizar fiestas sobre el mar.
También se puede disfrutar de una buena comida en los restaurantes que aún se encuentran en el lugar, los cuales tienen una vista privilegiada. Observar el atardecer desde acá es una experiencia sublime, pero hoy vine de mañana a relajarme un rato con la naturaleza marina para de esta forma romper con la cotidianidad.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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