Diving in Los Roques Archipelago

Explore 28 dive sites in Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Los Roques Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Los Roques Archipelago occur in January, averaging 27.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • February: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • March: 27.5°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • April: 27.5°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • May: 27.5°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • June: 27.5°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • July: 27.5°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 27.5°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • September: 27.5°C (air: 28.7°C)
  • October: 27.5°C (air: 28.6°C)
  • November: 27.5°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • December: 27.5°C (air: 27.2°C)

Marine Life in Los Roques Archipelago

Home to 342 recorded species including 288 reef fish, 24 hard corals, 17 sharks & rays, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Los Roques Archipelago

Los Roques Archipelago has 2 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Los Roques Archipelago

Based on average water temperature of 27.5°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Los Roques Archipelago

  • Laguna de Las Marites - Natural Monument (MN) (IUCN Category III)
  • Mochima - National Park (PN) (IUCN Category II)
  • Laguna de Tacarigua - National Park (PN) (IUCN Category II)
  • Laguna de La Restinga - National Park (PN) (IUCN Category II)
  • Laguna Blanca o del Morro - Protective Zone (ZP) (IUCN Category VI)
  • Laguna de La Restinga - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Laguna de Tacarigua - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Utilidad Pública y de Interés Turístico Recreacional El Castillo de Araya - Tourist Interest Area (ZIT) (IUCN Category V)
  • Utilidad Pública y de Interés Turístico Recreacional Orilla de Laguna Grande en la Península de Araya - Tourist Interest Area (ZIT) (IUCN Category V)
  • Zona de Interés Turístico, Sector El Yaque - Tourist Interest Area (ZIT) (IUCN Category V)
  • Dependencias Federales: Isla La Tortuga, Las Tortuguillas, Cayo Herradura, los Palanquines, y su Espacio Acuático Asociado - Tourist Interest Area (ZIT) (IUCN Category V)
  • Isla Cubagua - Forest Reserve (RF) (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Los Roques Archipelago - Nearest Airports

  • Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (PMV), Isla Margarita - 124 km away, approx 150 min travel time
  • General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA), Barcelona - 134 km away, approx 161 min travel time
  • Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), Maiquetía - 225 km away, approx 261 min travel time

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