Southern Caribbean Coast

The southern region of the Caribbean coast offers an interesting mix of black and indigenous culture. The inhabitants of this area are mostly of Jamaican descent and settled here in the 19th C. Many speak of Creole form of English. The area offers a relaxed pace, with the unique cultural elements evident in the popular music and cooking of the region. The local knowledge of medicinal plants is also very interesting.

Fishing, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, horseback riding and just plain relaxing are popular in the southern Caribbean coast. Before the 1970s this region was quite isolated, however transportation in the area has improved.