Places rbenn250 Wants to Go

Small church built in the 19th century for whites and slaves to worship together.

The shortest in the world, this landing strip stretches a mere 1,312 feet before steep cliffs on either end plunge into the Caribbean.

The highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands is on a remote Caribbean island atop a dormant volcano.

Commercial airplanes land mere feet over the heads of sunbathing beachgoers on this tiny island.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.

A place to pay homage to Taíno heritage.

This beach pool offers a spectacle of crashing waves, blue hues, and a historical lighthouse.

La Cara del Indio honors the Taíno chief who fought bravely against the Spanish invasion of Puerto Rico.

A sanctuary for sickly, stray, or wounded donkeys.

This tiny tropical village was sick of anonymity so the locals made this sign, which actually changed the name of the town.

The mouldering manses of wealthy colonials still pock the streets of a Curaçao neighborhood.

The floor of the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas is entirely covered in sand.

Like something out of a pulp adventure, this abandoned plane wreck is slowly being retaken by the Caribbean jungle.

Shipwrecks, ruins, and turtles are all that remain on this haunting Caribbean ghost island.

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

Only gap in the 30,000-mile span of roads called the Pan-American Highway.

This wildlife refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds, as well as monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife.

The same water that fills a luxury resort’s pools feeds these free hot springs in the rainforest.

Known as one of the most famous parks in Honduras.

A ruined Maya city that suffered a years-long case of mistaken identity.

This "City of Books" holds a museum, library, and the complete personal book collections of five of Mexico's greatest thinkers.