Los RoquesLos Roques is an archipelago of Venezuela, located in the Caribbean, at 168 Km (100 miles) north of La Guaira, Caracas´ port. For its beauty and ecological importance it was declared national park in 1972.
To reach Los Roques, if you don't have your own yacht (or a friend with one), you can take commercial flights from Caracas, Porlamar (Margarita) or Maracaibo. The arrival from the air is spectacular, thanks to the variety of blues than you can see (See aerial views). |
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You will arrive in the island of Gran Roque from where you can take a catamaran or a fisher boat to reach other islands, like Francisquí o Crasquí. |
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The archipelago has more than 50 islands. The most important, El Gran Roque (The great rock) is the only one populated and is where the airport is located. The other important islands are Francisqui, Nordisqui, Madrisqui y Crasqui. (See Map). However, don't limit yourself to those keys... |
The keysYou can get to a small and close called Rasquí, where there is only a small lodge with a couple of rooms. It is as close as you can get to a private island
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You can also go to Cayo de Agua (water key), a desertic and beautiful key
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You can even explore a very small key that has only sand and beautiful waters
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You can go the "Dos Mesquises" a key where the Los Roques Cientific foundation has a program called "adopt a turtle" where you can contribute, helping the foundation that preserves their life
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Los Roques a paradise of crystalline waters and white sandWhat makes Los Roques such a wonderful place is the huge extension of peaceful waters, the presence of lagoons, small islands and beaches with white sand (from coral origin), and crystalline waters with incredible colors.
To the left, a white sand beach. To the right, corals under the water. |
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Los Roques is water sportsLos Roques is an ideal place for snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, or kite surfing.
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During the season (November to April) don't lose the opportunity to eat a lobster in Los Roques.
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Los Roques: a national ParkAs Los Roques is a national park, there are some rules for any construction. You will not find luxury hotels, but only a big assortment of inns, ranging from very simple to others more sofisticated that take pride in their gastronomy
Visiting los roquesAlmost all the "posadas" (inns) are located in Gran Roque, where small boats depart for all the keys and islands. You can also stay in Rasquí or in a yatch or sailboat, traveling from one island to another |
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If you wish to go to Los Roques, let us help you. We can find the right posada (inn) or boat, best suited to your needs and budget. Click here for the best advice, at no additional cost. |
Hotel /InnVenezuelaTuya RecommendsLa GaviotaPosada La Gaviota at Los Roques Beach is a Superior posada with capacity for 15 persons. Is located on the main island of the Archipelago, only 20 meters distance from the beach, with uninterrupted views of the islands and it´s spectacular sunsets The posada is a house owned since 1974 and after remodelling it in 2001 the couple decided to receive guests whom they attended personally. It offers all the modern facilities to its customers.The posada is nicely decorated with simple but beautiful taste which makes it very cozy.
The posada offers special and personalized attention to its costumers, and that makes it different from all the others. |
Posada Cayo Luna
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Lodging in the regionLos Roques |
