Los Roques — Wildlife & Side Quests

Bonefish — Los Roques is one of the world's top bonefishing destinations
Tarpon and barracuda in the flats
Yellowfin tuna and wahoo in the deeper outer reefs
Sea turtles — green and hawksbill nesting on outer cays (June-October)
Caribbean reef shark (rare encounters on outer dives)
Manta rays seasonally (especially Cayo Sal area)
Eagle rays year-round in the flats
Pelican colonies — see them dive for fish at sunset off Gran Roque
Frigatebirds soaring at altitude
American flamingo (small colony on Cayo Esparquí and seasonally)
Coral species — staghorn, brain coral, sea fans across the reef system
Conch and lobster (protected — visual only, harvested only in season by licensed locals)

Cayo de Agua — the iconic sandbar that connects two islands at low tide, the most photographed spot in Los Roques
Madrisquí — the easiest accessible cay, perfect for first-time snorkeling
Francisquí — three connected cays with a natural pool ideal for kids
Crasquí — long white beach with one of the better beach bars
Boca de Cote — bonefishing flats, hire a guide ($150-300/day) for world-class fishing
Kitesurfing at Los Roques (Vela or independent) — consistent 18-25 knot winds Nov-Apr
Scuba diving the outer reefs with Sesto Continente — visibility 25-40m year-round
Climb to El Faro (the old lighthouse) on Gran Roque for the sunset panorama
Spend a night sleeping under the stars on Cayo Salina (some posadas arrange this)
Catamaran charter for a circumnavigation of the archipelago (3-5 days)