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Federal dependency of Venezuela
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Archipelago de Los Roques is a chain of islands and coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea about 166 km north of the Venezuelan mainland. Administratively, they are part of Venezuela's Federal Dependencies.
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Run by Fundacion Cientifica Los Roques, the research station and turtle sanctuary on Dos Mosquises is worth a visit. The Spanish-speaking staff will give an introduction to the station's work breeding several different types of marine turtle. The sanctuary charges a small entry fee, so bring some change in your swimming trunks.
Most of the beaches of Los Roques have some incredible snorkeling. Your posada will arrange for you to hire a mask and flippers, or try Oscar Shop just outside the airport.
Los Roques are a paradise for scuba diving. A couple of places in Gran Roque offer trips and courses for beginners and refreshers.
You can hire windsurfing and kitesurfing kit from the centre on a small island in the Francisqui group, a short boat ride from Gran Roque.
The only posada located in a little, charming desert island, only 3 room beachfront property
Basic rooms but with air conditioning and good food cooked by Perfecta.
Very nice guest house.
5-star service.
By boat
Private yachts stop off at the islands but there is no commercial ferry service.
The easiest but not the cheapest way of seeing Los Roques is by organising an all-inclusive tour from Caracas.
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