Old Porlamar, was founded by Father Francisco de Villacorta on March 26, 1536. At that time it was a sleepy fishing town, nowadays it is the largest (160,000 residents) and most developed “city” on the island. It has been transformed into a dynamic metropolis lined with high rise resorts along its coast, wide boulevards of duty-free shops, plenty of sea food restaurants, night life, and outdoor cafes. Porlamar’s water front is in a calm harbor where typical fishing boats and sailing yachts are moored just offshore. Modern fashion has also arrived, casual - shorts and sandals are the most common uniforms.