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Choose a Caribbean Island diving vacation at Los Roques National Park or Margarita Island in Venezuela. Our talented and dedicated staff at Ecobuzos will do everything possible to exceed your expectations.

Archipelago of Los Roques National Park

The park was created in 1972 in order to protect a marine ecosystem of exceptional beauty and ecological value dominated by coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds.  It is one of the most spectacular archipelagos in the Caribbean and in South America. The park, located about 80 miles (128 km) north of the port of "La Guaira" in Caracas, covers 221,120 hectares (546 acres), making it the largest marine park in the Caribbean Sea

The coral reefs at the park host some of the most beautiful underwater fauna and flora of the Caribbean.  In addition, Los Roques has exceptionally beautiful beaches of white sand and multicolor, crystalline warm waters which make it a diving, sailing and fishing paradise.

Margarita Island

Margarita Island (Isla de Margarita) is the largest island of the Nueva Esparta state in Venezuela, situated in the Caribbean Sea, off the northeastern coast of the country. The state also contains two other smaller islands: Coche and Cubagua. The capital is La Asunción, located in a river valley of the same name. Primary industries are tourism, fishing and construction. Its population is about 420,000.Tourism on Margarita Island is increasing year on year[citation needed]. The breathtaking scenery, excellent hotels and nightlife and duty-free shopping are all attracting foreigners.

Margarita Island can usually be reached by ferry or by airplane, as the Santiago Mariño International Airport is located 25 kilometers away from the city of Porlamar. Its status as a duty-free port and proximity to the mainland make it one of the top vacation spots for Venezuelans. Vacationers crowd the island especially during Christmas time, Easter week, and from July to mid-September. Venezuelan tourists come on shopping sprees; whiskey, cheese, chocolate, and electrical appliances, are among the goods that can be purchased less expensively than on the mainland. Also, many retired people choose Margarita as an ideal, peaceful dwelling place.