Los Roques
 
 
Located north of the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas, the Los Roques archipelago captures the true essence of the Caribbean – white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, intense blue skies and amazing coral reef ecosystems. Once visited by Spanish conquistadors and pirates, the archipelago is Venezuela’s largest marine park and is now visited primarily for sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving and relaxation on beaches.
This atoll of 42 reef-islands, tidal islets and reefs surrounding the Laguna Central is one of Venezuela’s most beautiful sights and houses a massive variety of marine life in and around the reef habitats, prompting the declaration of Los Roques Archipelago National Park in 1972.
Green mangrove coastlines surround an immense coral garden that provides fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
Los Roques is renowned for its variety of marine fauna, including parrotfish, barracuda, red snapper, dolphin, shark, octopus, lobster and the near-extinct queen conch.

Green turtles visit the beaches to lay their eggs, and the island of Dos Mosquises Sur is the home of La Fundación Científica Los Roques, a biological research station dedicated to preserving the region’s green turtle populations. The resident and migrant bird population of the archipelago exceeds 90 species and includes enormous gull colonies, boobies, frigates, pelicans, herons and scarlet ibis. Many reptiles, including iguanas, chameleons and salamanders, live on the larger islands.

Tourists visiting Los Roques can explore the region by taking day-trips or by chartering a boat. El Gran Roque, the largest of the islands, contains about 30 hotels. Daily flights operate to Los Roques from Margarita and Maiquetia (Caracas Airport).

Please note:Los Roques is a national park and energy comes from a small generator which may have difficulty at times in offering air conditioning and warm water. We can not guarantee these services to be available at all times.
 

Posadas in Los Roques
 
 
Posada Malibu

Posada Malibu is a charming guesthouse located on the remote island of Gran Roque. The Posada was completely renovated in 2000 and now hosted by the owners themselfs. There are just 10 guest rooms, all with private bathroom. There is a Restaurant and a lounge. The posada has its very own jetty, from where boats can take you to the outlying islands and coral reefs. Other activities include scuba diving, salt water fly fishing, snorkelling, kite surfing and windsurfing. (Please note this Posada is walking distance from the beach, approximate 2 minutes walk)
 
Villa Caracol
Located in El Gran Roque, this posada has been renovated to an
exceptionally high standard incorporating a Mediterranean modern design features
associated with contemporary living: clean wooden beams and buckets of
daylight characterize the interior. The owners offer visitors first class
attention and superb meals. Accommodation consists of five rooms, all with a private facilities,ceiling fans, mini-bar and telephone.
The hotel includes full board, daily boat excursions to different nearby islands and a picnic lunch on the beach.
 
Posada Caracol

One of the few posadas located directly on the beach. This small but charming guesthouse is decorated in Caribbean Style and offers four double rooms with private facilities, equipped with ceiling fan and hairdryer.
Meals consist primarily of Italian and International fish specialities, Creole recipes and lobster (in season).
Beachfront barbeques are an ocasional treat offered by it's friendly owners.

The posada has its own jetty, from where boats can take you to the outlying islands and coral reefs. Other activities include scuba diving, salt water fly fishing, snorkelling, kite surfing and windsurfing.


 
Posada Cigala
Posada La Cigala is located walking distance from the beach and offers very personalised service.It is decorated with interesting objects that come from various islands of the archipelago. There are nine rooms all equipped with ceiling fans and private bathrooms. The posada
offers the possibility of organizing excursions to the less known and further
cays. Breakfast, lunch box for the beach and dinner are included as well as boat transfers
for daily excursions to the nearby cays.
 
Posada La Gotera

With it’s almost its own private beach the Posada Gotera has a great location on the Island Gran Roque with 10 small double rooms with private facilities.
The Common living areas are small but overlooking the ocean. There is a roof-top terrace and a Cafe ; Bar ideal to relax in the evening.

The posada also offers daily excursions to nearby Islands and full board. Additional excursions can be arranged like diving, fishing, windsurfing.

 
Piano y Papaya
 

Posada Piano y Papaya has a spacious lounge and dinning area and all bedrooms are equipped with a ceiling fan and private bathrooms with cold water. All meals are included and daily boat transfers to the nearby cays. Other excursions and acitivites can be arranged localy. The Posada is located walking distance from the beach.