Caribe Guide

Puerto Rican artist Natalia Lasalle-Morillo talks to Jonathan Ali about her film En Parábola/Conversations on Tragedy Natalia Lasalle-Morillo’s En Parábola/Conversations on Tragedy The Caribbean is not unfamiliar with its artists adapting classical Greek literature to an Antillean context. St Lucian poet Derek Walcott’s Omeros, his island-epic version of Homer’s Odyssey, is an acclaimed example of …

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Guyana is teeming with natural wonders that can take your breath away The majestic Ataraipu Rock — a granite outcrop popularly known as Bottle Mountain or Devil’s Rock — is among Guyana’s most distinctive and stunning natural landmarks. Surrounded by thick rainforest and savannah in the Rupunini region, in the southern part of the country, …

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Get ready for a range of thrilling adventures in St Kitts & Nevis — at your own speed! From magnificent plantation houses to captivating mountain formations, St Kitts & Nevis’ picturesque landscapes invite exploration. Myriad hiking trails cut through lush vegetation and volcanically sculpted mountains to enjoy via hikes, dune buggies, ATVs, and — best …

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If you are flying over, to, or through the Caribbean — a region where language is as vibrant and diverse as its landscapes — have you ever wondered about the place names and words that fill Caribbean conversations? Our region is a living linguistic laboratory where languages have been preserved, have converged, mingled, and transformed …

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While Tobago’s scenic beaches and lush flora may draw you in with their picture postcard perfection, dig a little deeper and this quietly majestic island begins to whisper its layered stories through aged stone walls, moss-covered gravestones, and towering church steeples. Here, chronicles of times gone by present themselves in subtle ways … just waiting …

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Celebration time Caribbean “summer carnivals” reflect the unique cultures of each destination, while bringing together diverse groups of participants and spectators. Barbados’ Crop Over festival, for instance, represents the ending of the sugar cane harvest and the crowning of the king and queen (most productive cane cutters) of the crop! Enjoy CayMAS (28 June–7 July), …

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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Collé Kharis; Anti-Everything; Gary Hector; and Victor Provost and Alex Brown Collé Kharis Lot 13 (RacJam Records) The modern Caribbean immigrant story in the United States is not always hard-scrabble nor filled with over-the-shoulder glances towards forces of …

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The caracara makes a comeback in Curaçao The northern crested caracara (Caracara plancus) is an incredibly adaptable bird of prey in the falcon family. Unlike other birds of prey, they aren’t aerial hunters, preferring to hunt on foot, scavenge, and even eat fruit! With distinctive black caps; light chests, wingtips, and tail ends; golden legs; …

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Discover one of Barbados’ most memorable sites Located in Barbados’s most northern parish of St Lucy, the Animal Flower Cave’s natural beauty serves up extraordinary moments with dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean through the cave’s “windows”. This iconic landmark, under the cliffs at North Point, houses sea anemones (locally called animal flowers) and several …

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At this time of year, with schools closed, families are preparing to take off on exciting adventures — and top of mind for all parents is finding activities children and teens can enjoy. Giselle Laronde-West suggests why Martinique should be your next stop With Caribbean Airlines now servicing Martinique and Guadeloupe (both overseas departments and …

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