Oranjestad
Aruba · capital · Dutch
12.5092, -70.0086
Reference map
Map of the Caribbean
Caribbean island capitals and major tourist hubs across the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and Bahamas.
ABC Islands
2 locationsWillemstad
Curaçao · capital · UNESCO old town
12.1226, -68.8821
Bahamas
1 locationNassau
Bahamas · capital
25.0443, -77.3504
Cayman
1 locationGeorge Town
Cayman Islands · capital · UK territory
19.2867, -81.3744
Greater Antilles
7 locationsHavana
Cuba · largest Caribbean city
23.1136, -82.3666
Kingston
Jamaica · capital
17.9712, -76.7928
Montego Bay
Jamaica · tourist hub
18.4762, -77.8939
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · capital · oldest in the New World
18.4861, -69.9312
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic · all-inclusive resorts
18.5601, -68.3725
Port-au-Prince
Haiti · capital
18.5944, -72.3074
San Juan
Puerto Rico · capital (US territory)
18.4655, -66.1057
Lesser Antilles
7 locationsBridgetown
Barbados · capital
13.1132, -59.5988
Castries
St. Lucia · capital
14.0101, -60.9875
St. John's
Antigua and Barbuda · capital
17.1175, -61.8456
Roseau
Dominica · capital
15.3092, -61.3790
Fort-de-France
Martinique · French territory
14.6164, -61.0588
Pointe-à-Pitre
Guadeloupe · French territory
16.2415, -61.5347
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago · capital
10.6549, -61.5019
Virgin Islands
2 locationsCharlotte Amalie
USVI · capital (US territory)
18.3419, -64.9307
Road Town
BVI · capital (UK territory)
18.4271, -64.6233
Caribbean geography 101
The Caribbean has 13 sovereign states and ~15 dependent territories.
- Greater Antilles: Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti + DR), Puerto Rico
- Lesser Antilles: smaller islands from Anguilla south to Grenada
- Bahamas: technically outside the Caribbean Sea but politically Caribbean
- ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao (Dutch)
Travel logistics
Inter-island travel ranges from easy to challenging.
- Major hubs: Nassau, San Juan, Punta Cana, Montego Bay
- Most flights connect via Miami or San Juan
- Ferries operate between some neighboring islands
- Cruise lines stop at multiple islands in one trip
Notable destinations
Caribbean travel highlights span culture, beaches, and history.
- Cuba: Havana (UNESCO old town), Varadero
- Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Santo Domingo
- Jamaica: Negril beaches, Blue Mountains
- St. Lucia: Pitons, Soufrière
Frequently asked questions
How many Caribbean islands are there?
~7,000 islands total but only ~12 are sovereign nations + ~15 territories of various countries.
Largest Caribbean island?
Cuba — about 110,000 km² and 11M people.
Most-visited Caribbean destination?
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Cancún (Mexico, often grouped) lead in tourist arrivals.
Best month to visit?
December–April: dry season + lowest hurricane risk. June–November: hurricane season.
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