Caribbean Island & reefs + Museum pictures

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Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.

A pristine and undeveloped swath of lowland subtropical forest, this park features swimmable freshwater lagoons, a petting zoo and an iguana habitat.

Backed by palms, this stretch of sparkling white sand is regularly ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Ascend the stepped pathway up this mountain for a sensational outlook that extends as far as Venezuela on a clear day.

With its picturesque coastline and beachfront hotels, this town looks like a typical Caribbean resort, yet it hides a diverse array of international influences.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Marvel at the otherworldly appearance of these unusually shaped boulders, which were considered sacred by the Arawak Indians.

Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.

Once a residence for a well-to-do local family, this impeccably restored landmark mansion now serves as a government building hosting civil wedding services.

Hike to this remote and rugged natural pool, where wild ocean waves crash into the volcanic rocks.

Frequently touted as one of the world’s best, this remote and immaculate white-sand beach is framed by palms and lush mountains.