Los Roques

Just 90 nautical miles north of Caracas, the Los Roques archipelago comprises around 42 reef-formed islands, the largest of which is Gran Roque, and many smaller islets covering a total area of 400 square kilometres. The turquoise water is crystal-clear and there are many exotic fish around the coral, so it is wonderful for snorkelling and diving. On the cayes themselves there are miles of pristine, white sandy beaches (and very little natural shade).

Our preferred accommodation

Posada Caracol

Inn/Posada - Gran Roque
A pretty blue and white guest house with a small roof terrace a few steps away from the tiny airstrip. The posada is located on the beach of Gran Roque island and has a small open-air restaurant which leads straight out onto the beach. Excellent food - most meals on Los Roques are fish!
Posada La Cigala

Inn/Posada - Gran Roque
A pretty, dark yellow building with blue shutters, this comfortable posada on Gran Roque has an open and airy interior courtyard and a small roof terrace. 1 block back from the beach and very near to the plaza.
Posada La Gotera

Beach hotel - Gran Roque
A small, friendly posada ideally located just off the central plaza and right on the beach. The Posada Gotera has a young funky feel with bean bags out on the sand and it is right next door to a small bar/café. Inside, there is a small sitting area which looks out over the sea and a small, more formal dining room.
Posada Malibu

Beach hotel - Gran Roque
A charming posada a few blocks back from Gran Roque's beach. The design is tasteful and incorporates a mix of wood and adobe with plenty of plants to give it a spacious yet cosy feel with a lovely open plan dining room and kitchen. The interior artifacts have been sourced from throughout Venezuela. Upstairs there is a large split-level rooftop terrace.
Posada Piano y Papaya

Beach hotel - Gran Roque
A small, charming posada just off the plaza one block back from the beach. Run by a local family, the posada is simple yet stylish offering a comfortable, homely feel. There is large open sitting room and dining room that lead you though to the bedrooms or up onto the roof terrace.
Villa Caracol

Beach hotel - Gran Roque
A stylish, italian owned and run posada several blocks away from the beach towards the lagoon. The communal areas are simple yet tasteful and well designed and lead to a spacious roof top terrace. Service and food are excellent.