Los Roques, Venezuela: travel guide
A pristine Caribbean archipelago national park of turquoise lagoons, coral cays and white sand, reached by light aircraft — Venezuela's premier spot for diving, snorkelling, bonefishing and beach escapes.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Currency
- VES
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Nearest airport
- LRV
Top places to visit in Los Roques
Cayo de Agua
Beach · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
A postcard cay where two sandbars meet in a sliver of shallow turquoise water — the most photographed beach in the Los Roques archipelago.
Francisquí
Beach · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
The closest and most popular cay to Gran Roque, with calm lagoons for snorkelling and a channel current for drift-snorkelling.
Madrisquí
Beach · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
A sheltered, family-friendly cay with shallow clear water and a few historic beach houses, ideal for a relaxed swim.
El Faro de Gran Roque
Viewpoint · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A short uphill walk to the old Dutch lighthouse above the village, with panoramic views over the archipelago at sunset.
Things to do
- Los Roques Island-Hopping & Snorkelling Water Sports · 6 h · from USD 70 per person
Where to stay in Los Roques
- Gran Roque about VES 150 per night
The single sandy-street island village — all posadas are here, most full-board.
Hotels
- Posada Acuarela 4-star · USD 180 to USD 300 per night
- Posada La Cigala 3-star · USD 150 to USD 250 per night
Where to eat
- Aquarena Beach Lounge Seafood, Caribbean · about USD 40 per person
Getting around
- Boat main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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