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attractions:caribbean |
 The
Caribbean islands hold some of the world's most vast and unique natural
and manmade attractions. Originally inhabited by several Indian groups
from South America and eventually being colonized by the Europeans
who brought African slaves, you can imagine the broad range of architecture
and artistic influence that surrounds the islands. |
| Puerto Rico holds the Caribbean National Forest, El
Yunque, which offers visitors incredible trekking and rainforest
scenery. This islands is also home to Rio
Camuy Cave which hosts the world's third largest subterranean
river. In Barbados, Harrison's
Cave is nearly a mile long and is home to a 40-foot subterranean
waterfall. The nearby Barbados
Wildlife Reserve hosts a wide variety of endemic species
including the green monkey. Another fantastic, if very well known, site
is Dunn's
River Falls on Jamaica with its stair-step waterfalls and
rainforest surrounds. St. Lucia's Pitons
offer a dramatic backdrop for its sulphur
springs. Man-made attractions include the Arawak petroglyphs and plantation houses on St. Kitts; the island cultural center of Tyrol Cot Heritage Village on Barbados; and El Morro Fort on Puerto Rico. |