8 places in the Caribbean that you should know

When we think of destinations with color, light and rhythm, the Caribbean Sea and its islands make up the first image that comes to mind. More of 7 thousand islands full of dream beaches, coconut trees and multiculturalism from which we rescue these 8 places in the Caribbean that you should know at least once in life. And no, not everything is resort beaches.

Slave houses in Bonaire

Slavery was an evil that reigned in the Caribbean Sea for centuries, and although today cultural miscegenation is the best proof of such dark times, few places evoke the echo of the Caribbean yoke like the slave houses of the still somewhat unknown island of Bonaire, south of the Caribbean. Also called obelisks, these minimalist houses served as accommodation for the slaves who worked in the island's salt flats, having to travel up to seven hours on foot each weekend to reunite with their families. Painted in red, white, blue and orange (the colors of the Dutch flag, the dominating power of the island at that time), the obelisks of Bonaire still reflect part of that (cruel) period of history.

Trinidad (Cuba)

Many will say that there is none like Havana, and it is possibly true, since few cities surpass the Cuban capital in terms of color, character and character, but I, for many reasons, continue to stay with Trinidad. And it is that this city located in the south of Cuba continues to be a living museum since in 1850 the industry completely stagnated and Trinidad took a nap. Years later, the 75 colors of their houses shine with the same splendor, salsa fills its streets and the feeling of travel completely in time it becomes an indescribable certainty.

San Felipe del Morro Castle (Puerto Rico)

Vibrant and colorful, the island of Puerto Rico revolves around a castle erected in the XNUMXth century by the Spanish Crown to protect its dominions from pirates and enemies. Located in the capital, San Juan de Puerto Rico, also known as El Morro is one of the examples of colonial architecture noblest in the Caribbean, especially when tourists and locals fly their kites and the waves crash against their skirts. El Morro was designated Unesco heritage in 1983.

Grace Bay (Turks and Caicos)

Named by TripAdvisor as the best beach in the Caribbean, Grace Bay is an Eden of turquoise waters and white sands located on the island of Providenciales, in Turks and Caicos, a summer resort for numerous celebrities who blend in with those who come to this place looking for the best definition of paradise. In addition, lovers of diving and adventure will find other places of great beauty in the immediate vicinity such as Chalk Sound, Sapodilla Bay or Long Bay.

Emerald Pool (Dominican)

Many say that if Christopher Columbus were resurrected and returned to the Caribbean he would only recognize the island of Dominica, an emerging paradise destined to become the next-best-thing in ecotourism. One of the reasons lies in the presence of landscapes such as the Morne Trois Pitons, a natural park in which coexist from a long volcanic, the famous Boiling Lake, to waterfalls as beautiful as Emerald Pool, the most iconic image of the island so far and one of those places that confirm the traveling and tropical fantasy with the that you dreamed on more than one occasion. In fact, the entire southern half of the island is a UNESCO natural heritage site.

Willemstad (Curacao)

Unesco also did not forget the capital of another of the Caribbean islands to discover, Curaçao, a diving paradise and colonial charm thanks to the eclectic architecture of this port city. Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish influences have been trapped between the houses and squares in the epicenter of the island that, together with Aruba and the aforementioned Bonaire, form the ABC Islands of the Caribbean. One of the many corners of the Caribbean to discover beyond the usual must.

Tulum (Mexico)

What makes Tulum different from other Caribbean beaches is its perfect combination of history and turquoise waters. Located in the state of Quintana Roo, the beaches of Tulum are interspersed with some Mayan ruins (to highlight the one known as Temple of the Wind, an icon of the area) and sanctuaries dedicated to the goddess Ixchel, the same goddess of fertility and natural catastrophes that make up a most mystical microcosm. Of course, Tulum is also a perfect alternative to those other places of crowded resorts and beaches so typical in the state of Yucatan.

Belize Blue Hole

For decades many experts tried to find out the mystery under that dark blue circle carved in the Caribbean Sea, and although all agree that it was the result of the flooding of various rock formations after the ice age, others point out that the treasures found inside reveal the past and origin of the disappearance of various Central American civilizations. Shrouded in magic and mystery, the Blue Hole of Belize is a formation of 123 depth meters where marine life coexists under an almost non-existent sun at its deepest level.