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    Ninety two miles due north of 
    Caracas lies Venezuela’s largest group of islands, the archipelago of Los 
    Roques.                  
    Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the archipelago comprises about 340 
    islets curving around a central lagoon. Most are uninhabited, unnamed and 
    display a diverse topography. Ten thousand years ago, volcanic eruptions 
    opened the sea floor and this chain of lava was created. Over the centuries, 
    exfoliation and the winds wore away the sharp volcanic peaks into chunks of 
    rock that give way to the highlands of sand-covered limestone. Tropical 
    flatlands sweep from the plateau to the beaches below. Today this 
    constitutes a pristine, virgin underwater environment that is especially 
    appreciated by scuba divers, snorkelers and bone fishermen.
 Los Roques is the new spot on the map on its way to becoming a 
    picture-perfect destination as it appeals to those who treasure unspoiled 
    natural beauty. Long stretches of powdery white sand beaches and miles of 
    coral reef with crystal-clear water invite swimming and snorkeling. Small 
    lizards, chameleons, iguanas, bird nesting sites and cactus vegetation on 
    some islands add to the atoll’s variety. Unhurried and uncrowded, these tiny 
    islands wait to be discovered by those who wish to get away from it all.
 There are no organized excursions available in this deserted island paradise 
    but we urge you to come ashore and enjoy a few hours of tropical magic.
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