The Trendiest Destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean boast exceptional destinations that have become fashionable with a new generation of tourists looking for places to enjoy experiences immersed in nature with unique accommodation and gastronomic offerings.

These are three of the trendiest cities in the entire region.

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica

This port of Jamaica is one of the most popular and best vacation destinations in the Caribbean. This spectacular place is perfect for those who want to rest, practice water sports, enjoy nightlife and go shopping in trendy designer stores. Add to that incredible natural attractions like Eden Falls, Fern Gully and Shaw Botanical, as well as countless beautiful white sand beaches and unique reef areas for snorkeling and diving.

In addition, for the adventurous and nature lover, there are exceptional sanctuaries such as the Cranbrook Flower Forest, where visitors spend their days fishing in ponds, viewing giant species of birds and horseback riding to explore the area.

Another highly recommended wildlife sanctuary is Shaw Park Gardens, which showcases Jamaica’s rich and outstanding flora and fauna. In the Green Grotto Caves, another spectacular site, tourists can visit a series of underground limestone caves that are connected to each other, where they can admire many stalactite and stalagmite formations that make the tour a unique experience.

Music lovers also cannot miss the opportunity to visit the grave of legendary artist Bob Marley, a reggae pioneer and global icon, located in the village of Nine Miles and considered a Rastafarian place of worship.

Costa Mujeres, Mexico

This is one of the trendiest destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, combining natural beauty with world-class hospitality and gastronomy in an exclusive coastal area near Cancun. This extraordinary place offers a range of activities including scuba diving and snorkeling in stunning coral reefs, swimming with the fabulous whale shark, boat or kayak tours through lush mangroves teeming with flora and fauna, and quality hotel services.

Modern spas offer the visitor relaxing experiences with massages based on oriental techniques as well as body and facial treatments with natural products from the region.

One of the most recommended places in this new area of ​​the Mexican Caribbean is the Underwater Museum of Art, where divers and snorkelers can admire 450 sculptures of people and objects that can also be observed on glass-bottom boats.

Sports enthusiasts can visit the Chacmuchuch Lagoon for kitesurfing or the Playa Mujeres Golf Club to play on an exceptional course designed by architect Greg Norman in an impressive area of ​​dunes and mangroves.

Cartagena, Colombia

This amazing Colombian World Heritage Site is a blend of art and good taste, with natural beauty and sophisticated dining options in gourmet restaurants and exclusive hospitality in boutique hotels.

Cartagena is a spectacular walled city with cobbled streets and great tradition. It’s an adventure for history lovers who enjoy it in the many cafes and bars serving exotic cocktails. Also for those who enjoy snorkeling, Baru Island, a few kilometers away, is an excellent place to spend the day. Enjoy one of the six beaches and relax in contact with nature.

Those who prefer to explore the city on foot can visit the impressive 17th-century Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Zapatos Viejos (Old Shoes) and Pegaso (Pegasos). In addition, the Naval Museum and the La Serrezuela Shopping Center are other highly recommended sights.