Il Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di Los Roques è un Parco Nazionale del Venezuela. È stata fondata nel 1972, under the presidency of Rafael Caldera, encompassing above all, the Los Roques Archipelago, an extensive coral atoll 36 from west to east and 24.6 kms from north to south, made up of some 50 islands and 282 keys (cays).
Of great diversity and scenic beauty, it is located in the Caribbean Sea, just off the coast of mainland Venezuela, almost in a straight line north of the mainland city of Caracas and La Guaira.
The only island in the archipelago that has a permanent population is that of Gran Roque (1.7 km²) with about 1,200 full time inhabitants.
Because there is no regular shipping service, only 15% of visitors arrive by water. For those who do not have access to a yacht or sailboat, the best alternative is to fly like 85% of the tourists who arrive in Los Roques. There are regular flights from Caracas, Maracaibo and Porlamar.
Other important islands and keys are Francisquí, Crasquí, Madrisquí, Pirata, Fernando, Noronquí and Dos Mosquises.
The park has one of the most diverse and best preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea and many small secluded white sandy beaches (sand flats) on the nearby islands / cays.
There are a wide range of activities although many visitors just want to enjoy the sandy beaches on the nearby islands, snorkel and relax.
A full list of activities, include:
Kayak
Vela
Snorkeling
Fishing – “catch and release”
Immersioni in subacquea
Wind e kitesurf
Visit the small museum and the turtle preservation project in Dos Mosquises by boat.
Hiking – the highest point of Gran Roque is barely 130m above sea level but from this point, the lighthouse, one can have great views of the Archipelago.
The climate is very cool, with an average annual temperature of 28 ºC and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm. Tuttavia, the sun can be very strong and regular use of sunscreen is essential.
The restaurants are generally simple but there are some posadas that are quite elaborate – all serve fabulous fresh sea food and cold beer or cocktails. Along the main beach / strip of Gran Roque you will find good breakfasts and “trendy” bars with outside sandy patios. Lobsters are a favourite with visitors, although not served all year round.
La ricca varietà di specie marine dell'arcipelago impressionerebbe qualsiasi subacqueo. Los Roques’ coral reefs are exceptionally varied environments where fluctuations in temperature, piccole aree di mare mosso e di calma, e aree luminose e ombreggiate dove vengono generate un'abbondanza di sostanze nutritive.
Alcune specie di pesci, come il pesce chirurgo, angel fish and the spot fin butterfly fish, si sono adattati soprattutto alla barriera corallina. Dovresti scegliere di immergerti a Los Roques, incontreresti una vasta gamma di pesci, pesce pappagallo, barracuda, squali nutrice, varie specie di razze e mante e schermi enormi di plancton.
If you were to dive in the crystal blue waters on an undersea scuba diving adventure or even with snorkel, vedresti anche un complesso ecosistema sottomarino di erbe marine. Questo ecosistema è la casa di centinaia di specie di pesci, nonché molluschi, tartarughe, snails, the queen conch and large starfish.
Take your family on one of the islands best boat excursion – snorkelling for starfish.
Se volete una vacanza sull'isola caraibica di distanza dalle navi da crociera e villaggi turistici affollati, il Roques immersioni pacchetto vacanza Los personalizzati immersioni da Angel-Eco Tours è per voi.
Scuba pacchetti immersioni sono disponibili su richiesta. Many travellers add this package on to another Angel-Eco Tours trip. Remember to allow an extra day for travel to acclimatize after a scuba trip.
One of the most sought-after fish is the Bone Fish, they don’t grow enormous but for the average or even seasoned fisherman or woman it is one of the favourites to catch and high on their bucket list.
One has to buy a permit and it is good to rent a boat (most posadas have their contacts) the captains will then take you to visit different locations.
Sì! Per singoli o famiglie.
Los Roques, è considerato da decenni il paradiso dei pescatori. È famoso per la pesca a mosca del bonefish, uno dei pesci più veloci e belli del mare. Molti pescatori da tutto il mondo, dream of one day catching a bonefish.
Tuttavia, per la maggior parte delle persone un viaggio bonefish è troppo costoso e può essere troppo "hardcore". I pescatori hardcore pagheranno un sacco di soldi per il privilegio di alcuni giorni a caccia di questi proiettili d'argento. And it can be intense, a volte 10 ore di pesca, sotto il caldo sole caraibico. As a family enjoy the perfect balance of a holiday, dove può farlo chi vuole catturare il bonefish, e chi vuole rilassarsi può rilassarsi.
Come Paolo Stanley, il Presidente di Angel-Eco, recently wrote – “On a trip some weeks before the pandemic struck, un amico, che è un appassionato pescatore, mio fratello, un "barbone" da spiaggia e io abbiamo trascorso tre giorni / due notti in paradiso. Abbiamo visitato tre piccole isole, vicino al Gran Roque, durante i tre giorni e il mio buon amico mi ha convinto a pescare con lui in ciascuno dei luoghi in cui venivamo lasciati ogni giorno.
Durante quei pochi giorni ho pescato usando solo una semplice attrezzatura da spinning e ho pescato in giro 10-11 diverse specie di pesci, culminando in uno speciale pescato del giorno, a nice sized bonefish! Mi è stato detto che questo particolare pesce è il sogno di un pescatore. Comprensibilmente davvero dopo la lotta che ha messo su, anche meglio dei due sgombri spagnoli, dentici e barracuda che avevo catturato prima. Sono stato letteralmente catturato; Mi sono divertito molto. Dopo quell'ultima cattura ho smesso di pescare, perché sentivo di aver fatto tutto. Poi mi sono goduto il sole splendente e le splendide acque azzurre, ovviamente innaffiate da una bella birra rinfrescante (forse due!)."
Le isole sono anche un paradiso del bird-watching. Specie includono mascherato, sule dai piedi rossi e marroni, sterne fuligginose, noddies marrone, ridere gabbiani e pellicani marroni.
Della 92 specie di uccelli che sono state registrate nella arcipelago di Los Roques, 50 migrazione dal Nord America per sfuggire al rigido inverno. A causa della sua posizione, Los Roques National Sea Park è l'ideale come terreno di riposo e di alimentazione per gli uccelli.
Due to the extreme environmental conditions and the lack of fresh water, land animals are not very abundant so the list is limited to a few species of iguanas, lizards, spiders, and insects. The fishing bat (Noctilio leporinus) is the only native land mammal.
It is in the water that the immense wealth becomes evident: 307 species of fish, 200 species of crustaceans, 140 species of molluscs, 61 coral species and 60 species of sponges. There are also 45 species of sea urchins and starfish. Dolphins, sharks, whales, manta rays (Manta birostris) and turtles abound.
The animals that are mostly represented are the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the botuto or pink queen conch (Strombus gigas), the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), typical coral reef fish and 92 specie di uccelli. Los Roques is a meeting point for some 50 species of migratory birds from North America . Among the most frequent birds are the brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), two species of booby birds, the red-footed (Sula sula) and the brown booby (Sula leucogaster) and the guanaguanare gull (Larus atricilla). Flamingos can also be seen (Phoenicopterus ruber).
Four types of turtles regularly nest in the archipelago and are on the list of globally threatened species: loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta), green or white turtles (Chelonia mydas), leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) and hawksbill turtles. (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Geology
The original rock that serves as its base originated about 40 million years ago, in the Upper Cretaceous Calcareous sediments from snails, corals and other marine debris accumulated on it. With the drastic rise in water level during the last glaciation, the growth of reefs that form two well-defined barriers to the north and south was facilitated. These, in turn, facilitated the formation of islands and keys with their protective effect.
The origin of the archipelago as we know it today is – geologically speaking – very recent, dating back only 10,000 a 15,000 anni. Los Roques has the particularity of being the only coral atoll in the world in whose formation were not formed by volcanic activity.
Storia
It is estimated that the human presence in Los Roques dates back to the end of the first millennium of our era. According to recent archaeological studies, the archipelago was a frequent destination for indigenous from Lake Valencia and the central coast of Venezuela and perhaps the Taino Indians from Puerto Rico, who came to perform ritual festivals and to collect botutos, fish, hunt turtles, as well as extract of salt. Also later, during the colonial era, the arrival of people attracted by pearls, salt and mangrove became frequent. Smugglers and pirates used its intricate shorelines as a hiding place.
In the second half of the 19th century, the Venezuelan government signed an agreement with a Dutch businessman for the extraction of guano, an activity carried out mainly by people from Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. To them we owe the curious names of many of the islands, ending in the syllable qui derived from the English word “key” which means “cay”.
In the mid-20th century Venezuelan fishermen from Isla de Margarita began to settle permanently, initially on eight of the islands and since the creation of the national park, only on Gran Roque.
Il sole filtra attraverso le acque blu-verdi caldi. L'unico suono che si sente è il tuo respiro. Dalle profondità, un grande barracuda scivola vicino, e poi un pesce scoiattolo e un dentice. You swim deeper to get a better look at the dazzling colours of the beautiful yet fragile Cabecera de Los Roques barrier reef.
Stai intraprendendo un fantastico viaggio in uno dei luoghi più spettacolari al mondo per le immersioni subacquee e lo snorkeling. Si verifica una delle poche destinazioni eco-immersione nel mondo di oggi.
Then choose your own private beach to fish or simply lap up the sun’s rays – even snack on a delicious lobster and other local fresh seafood.
