Los Roques
Situated just eleven degrees above the Equator and approximately 80 nautical miles north of Caracas, Los Roques is an archipelago encompassing forty-two coral reef islands and hundreds of sandy cays or islets. Because this reef is home to a wide variety of seabirds and rich aquatic life, the Venezuelan government declared Los Roques a National Park in 1972, limiting commercial development and preserving the natural beauty of the area for years to come. The reef may be called Los Roques, or "The Rocks", but in fact there are very few rocks here beyond the cliffs of El Gran Roque. Powdery sand and sun rule these islands. Lacking mountains to catch clouds and rain, Los Roques is also very dry. Although cooling trade winds blow consistently most of the year, the hot climate limits vegetation to cacti, mangroves, and leafy ground-covering plants. On this protected park you will see iguanas and turtles nesting on protected cays. The only mammal here, beside the domesticated kind, is the fishing bat. There are over ninety-two species of birds, including the blue-eyed brown booby, pelicans, laughing gulls, frigate birds, terns, lapwings, plovers, and great blue-and white-necked herons. Over half of these migrate to North America in the summer months. Occasionally, pink flamingos find their way here from Bonaire and mainland Venezuela.

Margarita

Venezuelans, fans of shopping and bargains, travel to Margarita Island en masse on weekend jaunts to pick up a few essentials like imported cheeses, perfumes, liquors, clothes, or the latest electronic gadgets. Foreign visitors also buy handicrafts like hammocks, baskets, and pottery here, but what really attracts them to Margarita are the beaches, the almost guaranteed sun, the food, the nightlife and the fun. With its miles of coast, its restaurants, clubs, discos, and casinos, Margarita offers many options on which to enjoy the sun and the sea. Its freeport status (read: duty free) has made Margarita the least expensive resort destination in the Caribbean for tourists from Europe and North America.

The island is divided into two distinct parts, east and west. Most of the activity is on the larger, eastern end. This is where Porlamar and the capital, La Asunción, the windsurfing mecca of El Yaque, and the most popular beaches are located. The western end, the Peninsula de Macanao, is where visitors come in close contact with nature, wildlife, and secluded beaches.

Useful phonenumbers
Ocean's Police : (0212) 555.60.00/60.01
Coast guard: (0212) 332.28.91.
Police : 571.35.33./38.44/32.66.

The dry season from December to April is the best time to hang out on the Venezuelan coast and soak up the rays. While temperatures can get a bit fevered, peaking around 32°C (89°F) during the day, there is decent sunshine and negligible rainfall. During the rest of the year temperatures are just a pinch hotter, especially between June and September, with rainfall peaking around October. Moving inland, temperatures are cooler but still with little seasonal change, averaging highs between 24°C (75°F) and 27°C (80°F). Though the wet season is the same inland as on the coast, rainfall is more frequent throughout the year. In the southern plateau region the temperature climbs again, however the hottest months are now February and March and it is wet for most of the year with slightly drier periods in September and October and between January and March.

Conditions for renting a boat

If you want to rent a sailboat or a motorboat, you need a sailing licence or a boat licence.

Sun:

In Venezuela, the sun can easily damage your skin , so you need to protect it with high protection solar cream before each cruise.

Electricity

In Venezuela power is on 110/120 V-60 HZ, and plugs are the same as in the United States.

Useful Links

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/south-america/venezuela