Isla Larga (Los Roques)
Isla Larga (also known as Cayo Largo) is an island in the Caribbean Sea that forms part of the Los Roques Archipelago, a group of islands belonging to Venezuela. Administratively, it is part of the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela and is integrated into the Francisco de Miranda Insular Territory.
Its name (literally meaning "Long Island" in Spanish) is derived from its unique elongated shape, and it features numerous mangroves. In alternative sources, it is referred to as Lanquí or Landky, which is likely a corruption of the English term "Long Key".
Location
Isla Larga is located in the center of the Los Roques Archipelago National Park, north of the *Ensenada* or *Bajos de los Roques* (the Los Roques shallows), south of Crasquí and Espenquí, and west of Rabusquí.
Geography
The island has a narrow and elongated shape, spanning an area of approximately 4 square kilometers (400 hectares). It features white sand beaches and a natural coral reef barrier that protects it from prevailing winds. Because of its ecological importance, it is designated as an Integral Protection Zone (*Zona de Protección Integral*), meaning public access is restricted to scientific research and environmental preservation activities with prior authorization.
See also
- Geography of Venezuela
- List of islands of Venezuela
