Caribbean Art + Central pictures

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A popular cruise ship stop-off, Aruba’s brightly colored capital is filled with modern shops, upscale restaurants and colonial-era buildings.

Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree, browse the stands of a book fair and visit museums set in grand palaces at Havana’s oldest square.

Sip rum cocktails or enjoy a cigar on a terrace overlooking the intriguing Old Town while you contemplate the history of this newly accessible Caribbean city.

Learn about the fascinating history of Cuba’s capital through the interesting fortresses, lively esplanades and plazas surrounded with colonial architecture in its old town district.

Relax in the cafés and browse the art galleries, which fill the grandiose mansions that frame this lively square in Old Havana.

Marvel at the many arches of the majestic façade and enter this regal palace to visit its museum and learn about the city.

View Cuba’s formal art collections at these two sites, one focused on international and the other on Cuban art.

After Che Guevara liberated this city in 1958, the area continued its revolutionary path, eventually leading to edgy cultural developments.

Learn about the fascinating history of Cuba’s capital through the interesting fortresses, lively esplanades and plazas surrounded with colonial architecture in its old town district.

Learn about the history and culture of North, South and Central America at this museum housed in a former Spanish Army barracks.

This tranquil beach is a favorite for families, with calm waters and few crowds.

Drink, dine, enjoy live music and experience the lively atmosphere of a restaurant made famous by celebrity patrons from around the world.

Learn about the culture and customs of the indigenous inhabitants of Aruba through a series of intriguing archaeological exhibits.

Drink, dine, enjoy live music and experience the lively atmosphere of a restaurant made famous by celebrity patrons from around the world.

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

This small Caribbean island is a popular haunt for the beauty of its beaches and the tranquility of its waters.

Quickly becoming a popular Caribbean resort location, this town on a narrow Cuban peninsula has a beautiful beach and more than 50 tourist hotels.

Tropical beaches, surf breaks, magnificent mountain landscapes and a friendly welcome await visitors to this island destination in the heart of the Caribbean Sea.

Savor some of the best organic coffee on St. Lucia island in a laid-back spot surrounded by beautiful pieces of art.

Enjoy the glamour of Hollywood at this movie-themed casino that has piano bars, buffets and bingo.