The Caribbean is not only for honeymooners-it is also for those
who love breath-taking nature trails and attractions crafted by Mother
Nature. In fact, such natural wonders are the main reasons visitors are
compelled to leave the surrounds of their luxury hotels. Caribbean
accommodations are famously hospitable and it's very tempting to laze
around by the pool all day, but get out and explore! The following top
three natural wonders are a must-visit.
Glow in the Dark Swimming
In Puerto Rico, there's a special place with the fitting name of 'Bioluminiscent Bay' - and for good reason! It is indeed bioluminescent, which is just a technical term for naturally glowing in the dark. The said bay, called 'Bahia Fosforescente' in the local tongue, is accessible by a short kayak trip down a narrow mangrove river for those visitors who venture out of their luxury hotels. Caribbean wonders like this offer a true "experience of a lifetime". What makes the shallow bay magically glow is the teeming existence of millions of one-celled harmless protozoa, which use bioluminescence as a defence mechanism triggered when the protozoa sense a predator (or a swimming tourist). The result is a breath-taking sight you won't witness anywhere else in the world. Schedule a visit on a particularly moonless night for the most awesome effect.
The El Yunque Rainforest
One look at the expansive Puerto Rico rainforest and you'll understand why it's the most famous such forest in the entire region-even the US National Park Service considers it the 'crème dela crème' of all the forests it manages. And for good reason. It is 28,000 acres of incredible biodiversity, offering visitors a rich learning opportunity. Encountering hundreds of animal species in their native habitat can be exciting in a particularly primal way. What's more, summer visitors can also cool down at the nearby rivers or camp out at certain spots in the forest-a safe and fun alternative to luxury hotels! Caribbean visitors often name this spot as one of their favourites.
It's so 'Ugly' It's Beautiful
Trinidad's so-called Pitch Lake has earned a somewhat unfair moniker of being the 'ugliest tourist attraction in the Caribbean'. And indeed, for those who are used to encountering cute, furry animals in a flower-strewn setting, Pitch Lake may seem shockingly ugly. What is it about this 100-acre lake of liquid asphalt that should compel tourist to visit? Perhaps the opportunity to have an otherworldly experience! As deep as 350 feet in areas, Pitch Lake is crusty enough in certain places so visitors can safely walk on it. The tour guides will fascinate you with intriguing trivia about the lake, including how it constantly moves and swallows and spits items out, like a giant benign monster. In any case, it's well worth the effort of a visit!
Glow in the Dark Swimming
In Puerto Rico, there's a special place with the fitting name of 'Bioluminiscent Bay' - and for good reason! It is indeed bioluminescent, which is just a technical term for naturally glowing in the dark. The said bay, called 'Bahia Fosforescente' in the local tongue, is accessible by a short kayak trip down a narrow mangrove river for those visitors who venture out of their luxury hotels. Caribbean wonders like this offer a true "experience of a lifetime". What makes the shallow bay magically glow is the teeming existence of millions of one-celled harmless protozoa, which use bioluminescence as a defence mechanism triggered when the protozoa sense a predator (or a swimming tourist). The result is a breath-taking sight you won't witness anywhere else in the world. Schedule a visit on a particularly moonless night for the most awesome effect.
The El Yunque Rainforest
One look at the expansive Puerto Rico rainforest and you'll understand why it's the most famous such forest in the entire region-even the US National Park Service considers it the 'crème dela crème' of all the forests it manages. And for good reason. It is 28,000 acres of incredible biodiversity, offering visitors a rich learning opportunity. Encountering hundreds of animal species in their native habitat can be exciting in a particularly primal way. What's more, summer visitors can also cool down at the nearby rivers or camp out at certain spots in the forest-a safe and fun alternative to luxury hotels! Caribbean visitors often name this spot as one of their favourites.
It's so 'Ugly' It's Beautiful
Trinidad's so-called Pitch Lake has earned a somewhat unfair moniker of being the 'ugliest tourist attraction in the Caribbean'. And indeed, for those who are used to encountering cute, furry animals in a flower-strewn setting, Pitch Lake may seem shockingly ugly. What is it about this 100-acre lake of liquid asphalt that should compel tourist to visit? Perhaps the opportunity to have an otherworldly experience! As deep as 350 feet in areas, Pitch Lake is crusty enough in certain places so visitors can safely walk on it. The tour guides will fascinate you with intriguing trivia about the lake, including how it constantly moves and swallows and spits items out, like a giant benign monster. In any case, it's well worth the effort of a visit!
Olivia Chetham works for the Essential Hotel Collection. For a stay in romantic luxury hotels, Caribbean
venues can't be beaten. We have a handpicked portfolio of privately
owned hotels offering superb accommodation. We have an intimate
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