Los Roques Archipalago

Los Roques Archipelago National Park established in 1972, was designed to protect a marine ecosystem of exceptional beauty and ecological value dominated by coral reefs, mangroves, and sea grass beds. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful natural areas of Venezuela.

Tourists are deeply attracted to the archipelago due to the many different activities situated nearby. Most tourist are attracted to the natural beauty of the beaches.

Special interest is paid to the Coral reefs by professional and recreational scuba divers. Sport fishing and windsurfing are also practiced in Los Roques, and it is even possible to go for a ride in an ultra-light. There are many other attractions such as the Virgen del Valle celebrations in the second week of September, and the Lobster Festival at the beginning of the lobster-fishing season in November. Sailors and pilots also consider Los Roques to be a very interesting place due to its distance from the mainland. It is considered by many as one of the top archipelagos in the Caribbean.