Caribbean Animal, Autumn, Gardens & parks, Military, Peaceful, Waterfall + Winter pictures

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Stroll along one of the world’s longest underground rivers, among stalagmites, bats and more hidden treasures.

Marauding pirates and seafaring merchants were once spied from this hilltop vantage point, which now features a monumental cross with a viewing deck.

Stroll along one of the world’s longest underground rivers, among stalagmites, bats and more hidden treasures.

Stroll along one of the world’s longest underground rivers, among stalagmites, bats and more hidden treasures.

Reward yourself with a swim in the pool of this pretty waterfall after hiking along a river through unblemished rainforest. 

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

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.

Although Beatles music was once banned in Cuba, one famed Beatle now sits eternally as a bronze statue on a bench in this park in Havana.

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

Named to celebrate the 65 years of Queen Victoria’s rule, these limestone stairs flanked by a waterfall are an important landmark in the nation’s capital.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Try Caribbean cuisine, snorkel over breathtaking coral reefs and see rock salt production at Bonaire, a fascinating island getaway.

Go snorkeling among tropical fish and coral and learn about pirates and slavery in these historic Dutch and Danish outposts.

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.

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

Visit a sun-kissed archipelago with long stretches of deserted sands, an extensive coral reef system and clear warm waters.

This city, famed mostly for its formidable cathedral, offers an authentic experience of the Dominican Republic away from the beachside resorts.

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

Discover the natural beauty of the Bahamas at this cheerful center, which is touted as having the largest collection of Bahamian animals in the world.

Encounter some of the world’s prettiest and most delicate creatures at this fascinating tropical garden.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

The natural mineral pools under these beautiful terracing waterfalls are a refreshing treat after a hike through this tropical paradise.