Los Roques Venezuela Cruise Port Guide

Ninety two miles due north of Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the archipelago comprises about 340 islets curving around a central lagoon. Most are uninhabited, unnamed and display a diverse topography. Ten thousand years ago, volcanic eruptions opened the sea floor and this chain of lava was created. Over the centuries, exfoliation and the winds wore away the sharp volcanic peaks into chunks of rock that give way to the highlands of sand-covered limestone. Tropical flatlands sweep from the plateau to the beaches below. Today this constitutes a pristine, virgin underwater environment that is especially appreciated by scuba divers, snorkelers and bone fishermen.

Los Roques is the new spot on the map on its way to becoming a picture-perfect destination as it appeals to those who treasure unspoiled natural beauty. Long stretches of powdery white sand beaches and miles of coral reef with crystal-clear water invite swimming and snorkeling. Small lizards, chameleons, iguanas, bird nesting sites and cactus vegetation on some islands add to the atoll's variety. Unhurried and uncrowded, these tiny islands wait to be discovered by those who wish to get away from it all.

There are no organized excursions available in this deserted island paradise but we urge you to come ashore and enjoy a few hours of tropical magic.