A Caribbean paradise populated with resorts and adventurous vacationers. Gentle turquoise waves lapping onto pristine white sand coastline can be found everywhere in the Caribbean. From ghost stories to colonial architecture, the world-famous sites, views, and monuments are all things travelers should take care not to miss. The range of natural diversity found in the Caribbean is amazing. Nature in the Caribbean can mean everything from volcanic peaks to deep valleys, natural springs, rain forest, and even deserts. Always, there is the sea. There can’t be anything much more spectacular than a sunrise or sunset over the Caribbean Sea.

Average temperatures range from 19C/66F to 32C/99F, though they can fall as low as 10C/50F in the interior, particularly at high altitudes. The coolest times of the year are between December and April, when a light sweater/jacket is suggested for evenings. Santuario has two rainy seasons, one in May and another from October into November. These may increase cloud-cover a little, but usually it just means heavier rainstorms in the afternoons.

Most of the land on Santuario is extremely fertile, naturally rocky and uneven. Jungle foliage covers most of the island, except for patches that have been cleared back for agriculture, transportation and other reasons. Many different types of tropical fruits grow throughout the area. Bananas are a main export of the island, along with fish, tropical seafood and other oceanic products. There is what seems to be an endless number of species of plants and animals, many indigenous, many "adopted," some endangered. You might stumble upon a shovelnose shark, a loggerhead turtle, or a cannonball tree. You could see the world’s largest butterfly, the world’s smallest hummingbird, or have your ears assailed by a very noisy grackle. Besides more well-known species like flamingoes, terns, and pelicans, birders might catch a glimpse of a barrancoli, a flautero, or a bananaquit. Migrating birds, both from the north and the south often pass through the islands. Botany lovers will recognize hibiscus, frangipani, and orchids, but may be surprised by a fish-tail palm or an ackee tree. There will also be iguanas, parrots, monkeys, poinsettias, ferns, and coconut palms to see for those interested in many different aspects of tropical nature.

The people on Santuario Island are known as Santuarians. Many of the people are well educated, required to attend eight years of a primary school and four years of secondary school. Many Santuarians are self-employed, in either farming, fishing, or some other form of agriculture or marine aspect. There are several people on the island that work in the tourism business, either at the resorts or on a private charter boat. The island hospital and university also offer many employment opportunities. Whichever the case, unemployment on the island is very low, and education is very high.