What is Venezuela hiding ??? (Part 1)
In this article we are going to show you what is really hidden in Venezuela.
In recent months this country located in the north of South America has made headlines in many international media due to its economic crisis, which has generated one of the highest hyperinflations in the world. Venezuela known in other times for being an oil exporting country, land of beautiful women and now for its economic crisis has some hidden wonders, many of which are not known and here we are going to discover them in a series of deliveries that we hope you like.
Venezuelan oil camp
Venezuelan back to back in Miss Universe
Los Roques Islands
One of them is the islands of Los Roques located in the Caribbean Sea north of the Venezuelan coast, true paradise made up of more than 50 small islands reserved for some lucky ones, and it is not a private or reserved place for people of high purchasing power, it is a natural reserve where its islands, coral barriers and all types of flora and fauna are present.
Los Roques National Park
The current currency is the Sovereign Bolivar, but some government declarations have already eliminated the barriers that prohibited the free exchange of convertible currencies, with the US dollar and the Euro the coins that circulate the most in the country, after Bolívar. Here I make a clarification, there are two currency changes: one official controlled by the Central Bank of Venezuela and another parallel call which is published by some web pages and is with which most of the goods and services are canceled, it is for this that one must be careful with which exchange rate they use when canceling posadas, restaurants, transport and other tourist services, since they can be scammed.
Venezuelan currency
While at the airport, from there you can take a domestic flight, with some of the operators to travel the 160 kilometers (84 miles), which separate Los Roques with the capital city. This tour takes approximately 35 minutes and generally the cost of it is included in a package that best suits your preference and budget. Many of these packages include lodging, transfers, meals, drinks, rides, diving, kitesurfing, among many other alternatives.
International Airport Simon Bolivar
After a peaceful flight, you arrive at the Gran Roque, the largest island of the archipelago that has a small airport and a small town of approximately 2300 inhabitants, where the attendant of the inn where you will stay to help you with your luggage awaits you, you pay A small tax to the park ranger and you can start enjoying this beautiful natural park.
Grand Roque
The streets of the town are sandy, you will only find two trucks, the supply of drinking water and the collection of garbage, and a couple of carts that are used by local police. It is from this moment that you disconnect from everything mundane and begin to enjoy this wonderful pearl of the Venezuelan Caribbean.
In the village you will find restaurants, cafes, bars, small markets and souvenir and clothing stores, where you can conveniently make some purchases.
Grand Roque town
If you arrive in the morning to the islands, you can enjoy its beaches with crystal clear waters, you can taste an excellent local cuisine and of course you should not miss a delicious lobster, one of the dishes most requested by tourists .
Los Roques
There are several academies of sailing classes, kitesurfing, diving that will make you have an unforgettable experience in these islands.
Los Roques Diving
You can enjoy walks through the coral reef, and paradisiacal beaches that you never thought existed in this country.
Cayo de agua (Water Key)
Cayo de agua (Water Key)
Cayo de agua (Water Key)
It does not exist in a similar place in Venezuela or on our planet with the characteristics of Los Roques:
It is one of the most diverse and best preserved coral reefs worldwide.
It is the second most important place in the world for the fishing of the Macabí or Bonefish.
It is the only coral atoll in the world in whose formation there were no volcanic processes.
It is the third most virgin national park in the world.
1780 species of fish inhabit the magical turquoise waters that cover this natural treasure.
Tropical climate throughout the year and free of concerns regarding hurricane formation.
Totally disconnected from the urban world and free of cars.
Los Roques
Los Roques
Los Roques
Los Roques National Park
I hope you liked this first installment, we will continue discovering what else is hidden Venezuela