Los Roques archipelago, Marine national park in Federal Dependencies, Venezuela
Los Roques archipelago encompasses 350 islands and cays spread across 40 square kilometers of Caribbean waters north of the Venezuelan mainland.
The Spanish claimed these islands in 1589, while indigenous Caribbean people had previously used them for fishing, turtle hunting, and salt extraction.
The archipelago shifted from a traditional fishing community to a regulated marine reserve, with Gran Roque's inhabitants adapting their lifestyle to conservation practices.
Visitors reach the archipelago through 40-minute flights from Caracas to Gran Roque airport, where they must pay an entry fee to access the national park.
The marine sanctuary contains 61 coral species, 200 crustacean varieties, 140 mollusk types, and 280 fish species within its protected waters.
Location: Federal Dependencies
Elevation above the sea: 124 m
Part of: Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles
GPS coordinates: 11.85750,-66.75750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
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