of Los Roques
ÔÇ£For in nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.ÔÇØ
~ Martin Luther King
Los Roques is indeed a paradise of wonders and beauty. The endless white beaches, dazzling blue
waters, golden sunsets, wondrous wildlife and beautiful plant life make it a sparkling jewel in earthÔÇÖs treasures. Los Roques has been declared as a National Park and strictly protects its wildlife and environment.
The list of the things-to-do in this charming Caribbean spot is endless. There are many attractions for tourists in Los Roques. Apart from the picturesque beauty of the archipelago, you can also enjoy fly fishing, boating, luxury cruises, kite surfing, scuba diving, and a lot more. Los Roques is truly the best destination for a Caribbean holiday. Apart from the sports attractions, you can also enjoy the beautiful landscape of the archipelago which also boasts some of the most beautiful plants of the world.
Thirty eight plant species have been reported in the archipelago of Los Roques. Due to tropical climate of Los Roques only a few plants are strong enough to adapt to the conditions of the archipelago. Even though the flora of Los Roques is not as diverse as its fauna, it is still of immense beauty and add a splash of colors across the landscape of the islands. There is an abundance of thorny vegetation and cacti in Gran Roque. The landscape is also dotted with the bright yellow flowers of ÔÇ£tuna guasabaraÔÇØ. The barrel and cande-labrum specie of cactus is also very common due to their sturdy nature.
When you move to the lower sandy region of the island, you find ÔÇ£sait wortÔÇØ which is low growing specie of vegetation. There are also many sea creepers with thick and brightly colored leaves known as sea pursaine. This plant has the ability to store excess water in its thick leaves. The islandÔÇÖs beauty is also enhanced by the brilliantly colored flowers of
morning glory
which is also a creeper. You also find the extremely important sanbur, which plays an important role in stabilizing the islandÔÇÖs sand.
You will also find four species of mangroves in Los Roques. The most commonly growing are the red mangroves. This specie of mangroves grows the furthest out in the ocean. Closer to the land you will find the black mangroves. Mangroves are of vital importance in coastal areas as they help in stabilizing the land. They help to
build up the land in coastal areas. They also serve as natural habitat for many important animals due to their protective labyrinth of roots.
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