Caribbean coastline
Island-studded tropical edge
The Caribbean coastline refers to the shores bordering the Caribbean Sea, stretching from the Yucatán Peninsula through Central America, along northern South America, and around the Caribbean islands.
The phrase typically evokes tropical beaches, coral reefs, and resort destinations: We drove along the Caribbean coastline from Cancún to Tulum.
It contrasts with Pacific coastlines in countries that have both.
- white sandLight-colored beach grains
- sea turtleOcean-dwelling shelled reptile
- pirateMaritime thief or bootlegger
- beachSandy waterside margin
- fishing villageSmall coastal catching settlement
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