Bucketlist Places To Go and Unique Things To Do in the Caribbean

17 Dec Bucketlist Places To Go and Unique Things To Do in the Caribbean

So you are looking for unique things to do in the Caribbean. Tired of going to overly populated beaches by tourists and doing those tours that only give you a bare hint of the island. Well, you are in for a treat. Here together we will explore some of the hidden gems and activities in the Caribbean that will make lifetime memories that you will want to tell all your friends about. These vibrant islands have so much to offer so buckle up and see for yourself.

Bucketlist Places To Go and Unique Things To Do In the Caribbean

Dance with the Garifuna in Belize. Rediscover Hemmingway in Cuba. Throw off your fears and swim with sharks in the Bahamas. Discover mango delicacies on a whole new level in Nevis. Get high in the Jamaican mountains. Try mud, oil, or paint in Trinidad’s Jouvert. How about going to the races to see goats and jockeys in Tobago? Explore the underwater world in Turks and Caicos. Fill up your belly happily at the Barbados Rum and Food Festival. Ever been yachting in Aruba? Touch the sky in USVI. Pay hommage in Martinique. Take an elevator from heaven in Dominica. And drive off-road in Aruba.

Immerse In The Cultural Experience Of Garifuna in Belize

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Around 1635 two Spanish ships with West African slaves were shipwrecked off St. Vincent. Over the next 150 years, their descendants intermarried with native Arawaks which then formed the Garifuna ethnic group. Exiled in 1798 these people settled in Central America and particularly British Honduras now called Belize. Up to today, these proud people maintain their ancient traditions, like language, food, song and dance This unique culture seen in their Garifuna Settlement Day festival has been honored by the UN because it is considered an intangible piece of our humanity’s future history books!

Do Havana Like Hemmingway

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One of the absolute still largely undiscovered things to do in the Caribbean is to visit Cuba.

Get a chauffeur or do a self-guided tour in a classic car to the several haunts of the prolific American writer and Nobel Laureate Ernest Hemmingway. Go to the hotel Ambos Mundos where Hemmingway first stayed in Cuba. Have a Mojito at La Bodeguita del Media or Hemmingway’s favourite Daquiri at the famous Floridita bar.

Dare To Swim With Nurse Sharks In the Bahamas

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After cuddle time with the dolphins, you may be seeking a different type of rush. For those thrill-seekers, the Bahamas has many indigenous sharks. Don’t worry, no great whites.

Swim with Nurse Sharks at the Compass Cay Marina on a Bahamas Day Tour to the Exumas. Whilst in the most part harmless to humans, these gracious marine animals have been acclimatized to visitors for many years and are known as pet sharks by the Marina’s owners.

If sharks scare you one of the acclaimed things to do in the Caribbean is to swim with the pigs. Try it. It’s a lot of fun.

Feast On Everything Mango in Nevis

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It seems as though everyone is trying to find the anti-aging secret to everlasting youth. Mangos can rightly be called an anti-aging food.⠀

Did you know 🤔 Mangos contain high amounts of vitamin A and C, which help produce collagen proteins inside the body. These help our body’s connective tissue, skin, hair, nails, as well as gut health, stay as healthy as possible.

Have a Brownie and Swim at Blue Hole, Jamaica

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If you are looking for a nature lovers paradise look no further. The Blue Hole in Jamaica, whilst high up in the mountains, could be considered a slice of heaven on earth. This playground comes complete with ropes swings, refreshing freshwater pools, nature trails, and beautiful waterfalls.

While it’s a trek to the falls, the variety of flora and fauna that you will see along the way is well worth it. This trip is certainly off the beaten path of resorts in Ocho Rios and Negril but no less rewarding for visitors who want to do something out of the norm. Enjoying a swim in the Blue Hole is the number one thing to do when in Jamaica!

Jump into Trinidad’s J’Ouvert with Paint, Oil or Mud

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At the official start of Carnival, the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ you can be one of the revelers to enjoy the massive street party called J’Ouvert. At 4 am music trucks start rolling and pumping soca and calypso music through the major streets of Trinidad and Tobago. The sweet sounds thrill J’Ouvert band members who transform their skin into a canvass of paint, oil, or mud. Whether you play as part of a band or on your own this is one festival that you just don’t want to miss.

Spectate at Goat Racing in Buxxoo, Tobago

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The Tobago Goat Race in Buccoo is the highlight of the Easter weekend. The popular event has traditionally been held in the villages of Buccoo and Mr. Pleasant on Easter Tuesday. Originally started in 1925 the jockeys who train quite seriously, as the video above shows, run behind their goats over a distance of 100 yards. Some goat names over the years have been Fire Man, Don’t Touch Me, Isotope, Rock and Come In, Just for Fun and Rum Punch. This one-of-a-kind event has been drawing crowds initially from the villages and now with teams of visitors.

For other interesting festivals from Tobago check out by clicking —> 10 Must-See Festivals and Events Visit Tobago

Celebrate with sea snails in Turks and Caicos

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You would be forgiven for mistaking the Turks and Caicos Conch festival for a carnival, from the vibrant atmosphere of music, dance and, of course, food. Held every November, locals compete to create the most delicious conch delicacy in a hustle of all-day entertainment involving the large marine mollusks and their shells. Have a go at winning the conch knocking game or the conch blowing competition, to truly get swept up in the traditions of the festival.

Let your tongue and taste buds be tickled at the Barbados Food and Rum Festival

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Barbados hosts the Food and Rum Festival every year to mark the Rum tradition. Rum is an alcoholic drink made of local sugar cane and contains 40% alcohol.

The festival attracts thousands of Rum and gastronomy lovers who reach the place to enjoy the unique taste of the local cuisine and the Caribbean joy atmosphere. During the festival, accommodation and tickets may be scarce owing to higher demands, therefore it is advisable to check accommodation prices and make reservations ahead of time.

Visit the festival promises a lot of enjoyment from the unique meals made by local and guest chefs.

Yell your approval at the Yatchmen at the Regatta in Aruba

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Each year the yachting world gathers on the shores of Antigua for a week of sailing, socializing and celebrating. The sailing week is typically carded between 30 April and 6 May 2022) and usually is better than the year before. The regatta features five days of competitive racing based off the island’s south coast, out of 18th century Nelson’s Dockyard. You can watch all the offshore action from the beaches and hiking trails. We recommend that you catch the race breakfast at Shirley Heights Lookout for the best view.

Take a Skyride to Paradise in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands

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The Skyride to Paradise Point whisks you 700 ft. above the town of Charlotte Amalie. As one of the “must-do” attractions in the Caribbean, the Skyride carries 24 passengers every seven minutes along its 8 tower ascent of Flag Hill. Once you “Ride the View” to Paradise Point, voted Best Frozen Drinks & Ocean View over the last 20 years the true meaning of limin’ is revealed, high above the hustle and bustle of St. Thomas Harbor.

Le Mémorial de l’Anse Caffard, Martinique

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Overlooking the pristine Diamond beach is Le Memorial de L’Anse Caffard (the Anse Cafard Slave Memorial). It pays homage to the slaves that drowned in a tragic shipwreck, off the coast of Martinique in the 1830s. The 20 statues are a stark reminder of the brutality of the slave trade and the past of this colonial island. After a day of remembrance and taking in the breathtaking scenery, I encourage you at sunset to enjoy some delicious accras, lobsters and other crustaceans around

Climb Canyons in Dominica

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Whether you are climbing the highest mountain peaks of the eastern Caribbean in the Morne Diablotins National Park or frolicking on Batibou beach, Dominica offers world-class eco-adventure. . Enjoy hiking trails, rappelling down canyons, black soft sand on your toes, reef snorkeling and whale watching. If you are up to it physically trust me that this is one of the exhilarating things to do in the Caribbean.

Drive an ATV and Dive in a Cave, Aruba

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Do you want to bring out your wild side? Why not ride an ATV along the rugged northern coast of Aruba? Feel the wind in your hair as you speed along kicking up dirt as you tackle the desert trails and back roads of the hinterland. Enjoy the beautiful undisturbed coastline. And when you feel to wash it all off take a dip in the natural cave pools. lt doesn’t get much better than this.

Final Thoughts On Things To Do In The Caribbean

I hope you will agree that this is a unique combination of bucketlist Caribbean activities. Enjoy these suggestions which are completely off the beaten path. And even if you prefer to enjoy mainstream, the Caribbean is still the place to be.

We would love you to comment on your own experiences and bucketlist wishes in the comments below.

See you soon!