Located off the southern coast of Chile, Cape Horn is a coastal headland on Isla Hornos, the southernmost island in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The Cape Horn Monument provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This rocky cliffside is a popular stop for Antarctic and South American cruises.
San Luis Obispo is a city on California’s Central Coast, set between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its location in a sheltered valley gives the community a landscape of oak-covered hills, vineyards, creeks, and agricultural land, while the coast is within easy reach to the west. Downtown San Luis Obispo centers on a historic Spanish mission and a compact collection of shops, restaurants, and public spaces.
Villa Llao Llao is a scenic area within the municipality of San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina’s Río Negro Province, set on a narrow peninsula between Lake Moreno and Lake Nahuel Huapi. The area forms part of the wider Nahuel Huapi National Park and is surrounded by forests, mountains, and clear glacial lakes.
Thoddoo is a local island in the North Ari Atoll of the Maldives, distinguished by its unusually strong agricultural tradition. While coral reefs, beaches, and lagoons surround the island, much of its interior is covered by productive farmland, with watermelon, papaya, eggplant, chili, drumstick, breadfruit, and other crops cultivated for local consumption and markets. The island’s broad green interior sets it apart from many smaller Maldivian islands where available land is more limited.
Jambiani is a coastal village on Zanzibar’s southeastern shore, facing the Indian Ocean along a long stretch of white sand and shallow turquoise water. The village extends along the coast between Paje and Makunduchi, with traditional homes, small guesthouses, fishing areas, and local businesses spread between the beach and inland fields.
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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.