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Venezuela Parque Nacional Los Roques NATIONAL PARK ARCHIPELAGO OF ROQUES | | Location: | Federal agencies. | | Area: | 221,120 hectares. | | Declaration: | Decree No. 1061 August 08, 1972.
Official Gazette No. 29,883 dated 18 August 1972. | | Plan Land Use Regulation and Use: | Decree 1213 of dated 02 of November 1990.
Official Gazette No. 4250 dated 18 January 1991. | | Protected ecosystems and important natural attractions: | Coral atoll of great diversity and scenic beauty. Coastal vegetation and mangroves. | | Wildlife: | It annually receives more than 50 species of migratory birds. Great diversity of marine invertebrates such as conch (Strombus gigas) and lobster (Panulirus argus) and fish associated with coral reef. Among the highlights turtle green turtle (Chelonia mydas). | | Flora: | Mangle (Rhizophora mangle, Avicennia germinans, Laguncularia racemosa and Conocarpus erectus), seagrass beds as Thalassia testudinum, halophyte species like grass of glass (Sesuvium portulacastrum), prickly pear cactus as guasábara (Opuntia caribaea) and crop (Melocactus caesius ). | | Water resources: | There. | | Tourist attractions: | - The Old Lighthouse at El Gran Roque.
- The Francisquí Islands: These are a set of three islands whose main attractions are the beaches, some of which are suitable for windsurfing and kayaking.
- Cayo Cayo Madrizquí and Pirates are the keys closer to Gran Roque and its main attraction is its beach west of the cay. In the north there are small gaps interesting for snorkelling.
- Carenero, Lanqui and Fernando Cayo: a set of keys are of great beauty that enclose a lagoon of calm water. They have beautiful beaches where you can practice scuba diving. Fernando Cayo is a village of fishermen where you can see high mountains formed with Botuto shells (Strombus-gigas)
- Crasqui: its main attraction is the beach with calm waters suitable for practicing diving, sailing sailboats, catamarans and pedal boats. It has a ranger station.
- Noronquí: made up of three keys being its main attraction are the fabulous secluded beaches and a beautiful central lagoon.
- Two Mosquises: two keys are the North and South, the most interesting is the South, where facilities are in Los Roques Scientific Foundation, the whereabouts archaeological evidence of pre-Columbian cultures and the Hall of turtle hatchlings.
- The Two Bald Mosquises: its main attractions are the fishing villages that are established during lobster season.
- Cayo de Agua and Bequevé: have quiet beaches, freshwater wells and complements the landscape the Lighthouse of Punta de Cocos.
| | Activities Permitted: | In Los Roques Archipelago National Park can perform the following activities: sailing vessels up to 80 feet in length, without bottle diving, sport fishing pole, swimming, diving, bathing and beach activities, hiking, surfing, water skiing, windsurfing , kitesurfing, kayaking, sailing lower, paddle, recreation, camping, birdwatching, nature tourism, hiking, picnic, rides tourist-recreational boats. | | Prohibited Activities: | Camping in restricted areas, exportation or importation of species. Collection, alteration or destruction of corals sponges or other animal or plant on the seabed. Spearfishing. Touching, standing or sitting on the coral. The use of chemicals, insecticides, explosives or any other that is considered dangerous. | | Schedules and fares: | To access the park visitors must remove the appropriate fee. The Single Area Authority Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources sets the rates for foreign visitors the amount of Bs 15, Bs for Venezuelan residents 10 Children between 4 and 12 years pay 50% of these rates and without cost for children under 4 years. Depending on the type of activity intended to be done, cancel the amount established by INPARQUES. For more info: Los Roques |
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