Natural shade is hard to find, so bring plenty of high factor sunscreen to protect you from the bright sun, which glitters off the water and reflects off the talcum white sands. The archipelago is the Caribbean s largest and longest-established marine national park. Tight controls protect the marine environment and the reefs are as free from exploitation as any in the Caribbean. There is some great snorkelling off many of the beaches. Wildlife and film stars Wildlife spotters can see pelican, frigate birds, brown boobies, scarlet ibis and herons.
Sea turtles come to the most remote beaches to lay their eggs.
Gerard Depardieu, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis have all sailed in Los Roques recently. Our ATOL number is 5292. Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom. Click on the ATOL logo if you want to know more.