Adventure Seekers Flock to the Caribbean

Are you craving riveting experiences to cherish for an entire lifetime? Look no further than the tropical and sensational Caribbean Islands. Adventure seekers from all over the globe travel to these incredible destinations in search of some of the most exciting hair-raising opportunities.  

Hike alongside active volcanoes, come close to rare wildlife, tube in rapid-running rainforest rivers, and create memories you will never forget. 

Keep reading to discover what some of the top destinations in the Caribbean Sea have to offer to the most adventurous explorers! 

Puerto Rico 

Puerto Rico is home to some of the most incredible adventures this corner of the world has to offer. Seemingly-endless zip lines, a tropical rainforest, bioluminescent waters, coral reefs, and more lure in adrenaline-pumped tourists all year. 

Fly through the sky on one of the longest ziplines in the Caribbean. The Beast is just one of the ziplines Toro Verde Nature Adventure Park offers. It's a 4,745-foot journey (13 football fields) 850 feet above land, coasting over forests full of diverse plant life and animals. 

Hike through the Vieques national wildlife refuge and El Yunque rainforest to see rare creatures, like the Puerto Rican boa, green iguanas, blue whales, bats, mongoose, and so many more. Better yet, take an ATV thrill ride through the rainforest that will leave you and your family caked in mud! 

Surfing is also a popular sport in Puerto Rican waters, ideal for beginners and advanced surfers. Or visit one of Puerto Rico's three bioluminescent bays to see the other-worldly glow produced by extraordinary plankton in the water. Kayaking tours are available. Simply stroking your paddle through the water causes it to come to life with turquoise light. 

Dominica 

Dominica is a hot spot for extreme canyoning. Here, you will climb and rappel into waterfalls and off cliff sides, making for an unforgettable experience. Dominica is home to more than five active volcanoes bringing a riveting risk factor to any adventure on the island. 

Not to mention, there are at least 300 miles of hiking trails, including one that leads to a boiling lake. With an average of 198 degrees, you can see the steam rising from this marvelous lake before reaching its edge. 

Like much of the Caribbean, you can also dive into the sea for incredible snorkeling opportunities to see parrot fish, seahorses, barracuda, stingrays, and more. 

There's no doubt that adventure seekers will be more than satisfied with the enchanting lands of Dominica. 

St. Kitts 

What's more exciting than volcano hiking and close encounters with rainforest monkeys? 

You can find incredible ziplining tours through the rainforest on the island of St. Kitts. Hike through the lush landscape on foot to catch a closer glimpse of some of the 98,000 vervet monkeys living here. They even outnumber the island's population of about 50,000 people. 

Climb Mount Liamuiga for a challenge and thrill as you approach the massive dormant volcano. Here, adventure seekers will experience one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. 

Cayman Islands 

The Cayman Islands are home to some of the greatest opportunities for underwater adventure seekers. Dive head-first into jewel-toned waters to see silver stingray, flowy angelfish and lionfish, massive groupers, and slow-moving sea turtles. 

If wildlife doesn't get your heart pumping, perhaps a snorkeling trip to the Wreck of Cali will. In the 1940s, a freighter ship loaded with thousands of rice bags sank to the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, just off the coast of George Town. 

Kick up the speed with a four-stroke wave runner ride! You'll zip by 7 miles of beach and stop for a snorkel dive. Then, hop back on the wave runner to return to base, with the salty sea bursting at your side and the wind whipping through your hair. 

Jamaica 

From horseback rides into the sea to dune buggy excursions, you won't miss a thrilling moment on the island of Jamaica. 

A trip to this tropical destination wouldn't be complete without visiting YS Falls. Capture memorable moments at this 7-tiered waterfall. Here, you can swim at the waterfall's edge or tube on the connecting river. Afterward, if you're craving more waterfall thrills, head over to Dunn's River, where you can climb alongside other stunning falls. 

Green Grotto Caves are a must. Travel underground to see a whole new world of 40-foot deep, 5,000-foot long systems with stalactites and stalagmites and an incredible subterranean lake. 

Finally, don't forget to go tubing on one of the 100 rivers streaming through Jamaica's rainforest. The views from the river cannot be witnessed any other way. 

Jamaica truly has all an adventure seeker can ask for. 

CITED: Travelchannel.com, Smarttravel.com, Wanderingourworld.com