Where is Los Roques?
Venezuela
The Los Roques Archipelago (Spanish: Archipiélago de Los Roques) is a federal dependency of Venezuela consisting of approximately 350 islands, cays, and islets in a total area of 40.61 square kilometers. The archipelago is located 128 kilometers (80 mi) directly north of the port of La Guaira, in the Caribbean Sea.
What is Los Roques known for?
Los Roques archipelago, famous for its bird and marine species, was made a national park in 1972. El Avila National Park (1958) is popular among hikers and campers from the Caracas area; including Naiguatá Peak and other formations in the Coastal Range, the park supports…
What do Los Roques produce for Venezuela?
lobster
Gran Roque Island produces 90% of the lobster consumed in Venezuela. About 300 fishermen take up temporary residence on the island during the fishing season. Snappers, including yellow tailed snappers (Lutjanidae), and groupers (Escombridae and Serranidae) are of high economic value.
Why do people go to Los Roques archipelago?
Los Roques is among the most important eco-tourist destinations in Venezuela, thanks to its pristine coral reef, and to the great variety of seabirds that live there or stay there. In fact, the archipelago is the meeting point of over 50 species of migratory birds, including pelicans, gannets and pink flamingos.
Is it safe to travel to Los Roques?
Los Roques is the safest and quietest island in the entire Caribbean. Crime is virtually unknown in Los Roques but you should still take normal precautions.
Is it safe to go to Los Roques?
Is Venezuela poor?
Three in four Venezuelans live in extreme poverty According to a study by a team of researchers in 2021 76.6% of Venezuelans live on less than $1.90 a day, the international standard for extreme poverty.
Why can’t I find flights to Venezuela?
Mainstream United States-based carriers have all stopped flying to Venezuela in recent years because of falling demand, currency controls and security risks.