Barichara is a small town in Colombia’s Santander department, known for its carefully preserved colonial character and strong sense of place. Founded in the early 18th century, it is built almost entirely from local stone, giving its streets, churches, and homes a cohesive, grounded feel.
Paynes Bay is a coastal area on the west coast of Barbados in the parish of Saint James, between Holetown and Sandy Lane. Its public beach curves along calm Caribbean waters, with pale sand, shallow reef areas, and views across the sea. The bay is part of Barbados’ west coast, where sheltered conditions generally make the water suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
Simon’s Town is a coastal town on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, overlooking False Bay and located about 35 kilometres from central Cape Town. The town is closely associated with the sea, with a working harbour, naval facilities, historic buildings, beaches, and a long maritime tradition. Its sheltered position on False Bay helped establish it as an important harbour, while its setting between the mountains and ocean gives it a distinctive landscape.
Drake Passage is a stretch of ocean between Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands near Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is widely known for rough seas, powerful currents, and rapidly changing weather.
Coimbra, set along the banks of the Mondego River in central Portugal, is a historic city known for its academic legacy and old-world charm. Once the medieval capital of Portugal, it is home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Called "La Metropolis del Sol Naciente" (The City that guards the Sun of the Caribbean), Fajardo was founded in 1772 as Santiago de Fajardo.
Fajardo's perfect beaches are bounded by calm, clear water ideal for snorkeling, Seven Seas Beach, offers plentiful water sports facilities, offshore points for sailing, snorkeling and plenty of scuba diving.
Las Cabezas de San Juan is one of the most important natural areas in Puerto Rico. Las Cabezas, which means "headlands," refers to 3 promontories that extend into the Atlantic Ocean. Impressive representation of seven different ecological systems including coral reefs, beaches, lagoons, mangroves and dry forest within it's 316 acres. The preserve is home to many endangered species.
Other Popular Destinations in Puerto Rico
San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico’s capital, is a city where cobblestone streets lead to centuries-old forts and pastel-colored buildings overlook the Atlantic. The district of Old San Juan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Spanish colonial architecture and thick stone walls that once defended the city from pirates and naval attacks. The city hosts regular events such as La Campechada, which celebrates Puerto Rican art and literature with live performances and open-air exhibits.
Vieques
Vieques Island is found in the northeastern Caribbean, roughly 8 miles east of the Puerto Rican mainland. Its beaches are commonly acknowledged as some of the Caribbean's best. The Bioluminescent Bay is especially alluring given the undeveloped nature of the island.