The National Park "Los Roques" is 84 miles (164km) away from the port of La Guaira (11 ° 51 0 "N, 66 ° 45 '0" W).
It has about 300 islands and sand banks. In Gran Roque is a small lagoon, which gives its name to our Posada.
It is 35 minutes flight from Maiquetía Airport (domestic terminal) and the airport of Porlamar (Isla Margarita)
No Ferryboats to Los Roques.
You must pay an entrance fee to INPARQUES, when arriving at Gran Roque.
Due to constant exposure to the Caribbean sun, especially during the early days of vacation, is highly recommended to use creams with SPF 50, hats and shirts even when swimming.
Every day, you can visit a different island, the cost of travel, provided by local, varies between 15 and 25€ per person depending on distance.
The season for catching lobster is from November to April, is strictly forbidden to buy lobster from May to October. Botuto consumption is prohibited all year.
Fresh water is obtained from the desalination plant, therefore it is recommended to use it carefully and avoid any wastage.
A typical day in Los Roques includes a boat trip to one of the islands, with packed lunch (you can also eat fresh fish in a small restaurant on the beach or in Francisky Krasquì).
In the village are several restaurants, bars and shops, internet point, supermarket, a bank that accepts ATM, an emergency room, and a pharmacy.
Since the entire island and the Posada mood is very informal, it is not necessary to carry a variety of clothing. Suitcase exceeding 10 kg should be pay an extra fee per kg in the Caracas-Los Roques-Caracas flight
The airport is located closed to the town, the local "porters" will transport your luggage to the Posada.