The Bahamas is an archipelago with an extension of 970 kilometers south east of the US State of Florida up to Cuba´s east. They are made up by 700 low altitude islands, mainly over 2 500 keys. Out of the number of the keys there are only about 30 are inhabited.  These islands were initially inhabited by Arawak or Lucayan Indians until Christopher Columbus discovered the islands on October of 1492.  After the Spanish colonizers left the islands in the 16th century, the region was a pirate’s refuge.  In 1648 the British turned into the definite owners of the archipelago until 1973 when the locals achieved their independence.
The population is mainly of African origin, the rest are Americans, British and Canadian who have maintained their cultural identity.  The music, popular dances and cultural in general have been able to capture the historic conditions of the Bahamas shaping the different manifestations.  As in the rest of the Caribbean, carnivals are without a doubt one of its excellent fiestas!
The archipelago is divided into two groups of islands: those grouped around the Small Bahama and those that surround the Grand Bahama.  The soil is very fine and its landscape is varied, there is an abundant of pine forests, plantains, and rocky landscapes, en endless number of caves, underwater parks and virgin Caribbean beaches.   If you want to avoid the daily routine, travel to the Bahamas.  The islands offer infinite possibilities for all those water sports lovers there are windsurf, fishing and much more in this delicious paradise.
Exclusive first rate hotels, night clubs, restaurants, bars, cafes and discotheques are just some of the things you can do in a peaceful and fun environment.
The Bahamas are subdivided into 21 districts, among the most important are: New Providence, Abacos, Acklins, Crooked Island, Andros, Berry Islands, the Biminis, Cat, Eleuthera, Exumas, Grand Bahama, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana and San Salvador.  Air and sea transportation are available for the most distant islands.
Located in the north of the New Providence Island, Nassau, capital and main port in the Bahamas is a world tourism center.  Internationally famous for its nice climate, surrounded with excellent beaches, is almost the main tourism destination for those that want to rest and enjoy a great vacation.
In addition to the city’s natural attraction, there are historic and cultural sites that stand out, including a pair of strongholds from the 18th century and the Christ Church Cathedral.  The Ardastra gardens with its interesting tropical plants; Jumbey Vilalge, a reproduction of a community in the Bahamas of the 18th century.
In Bay Street you can find one of the main duty free zones in the world.  Close to Nassau, a visitor may find a beautiful underground observation; from the inside and through some glass you can observe the bottom of the sea.  Linking Nassau by a bridge is Paradise Island, another of the most complete tourism facility in the Caribbean.
With a longitude of five miles and one wide, this destination is exactly what it is called Paradise.  It has stores, restaurants, golf courses, casinos and of course beautiful beaches border the streets.  You cannot forget the Sun International Atlantis Paradise Island, an impressive hotel complex –the larges in the Bahamas and the Caribbean-, within the careful concept of luxury, comfort and fantasy.
Grand Bahama is the second most popular destination with an endless number of natural delights like beaches, forests and abundant wild life.  Its main city is Freeport; it is a modern area with a limited Caribbean look.  Located in the western part of the southern coast, Freeport has the Rand Memorial Nature Center with samples of horticulture and natural hills.
The Groves Garden is an exuberant garden with a variety of species of exotic plants.  The gardens also have the Grand Bahama Museum, dedicated to the island’s history dating back to the times of the Lucayan Indians.  The Peterson Cay National Park located east of Freeport is a great beauty and it’s perfect for diving and scuba diving.
You can also find renowned golf courses for you to select.  Grand Bahamas is famous for its night life and for having some of the most exclusive beaches in the region.
Andros is the largest island in the archipelago.  The majority of its population lives in small towns in the eastern coast of the island.  Andros has a spectacular underground cave system. It has a fresh water lake and the only river of the Bahamian archipelago.  San Salvador is of great historic interest for having been the first land that Christopher Columbus stepped on in October of 1492.  It has few inhabitants and its coasts are ideal for diving.
The island of Exuma, has hundreds of small uninhabited keys for you to enjoy the sun in total intimacy and with shallow coral areas, here you can also enjoy excellent water sports.  In Eleutheria you can find dream like inlets surrounded by hills and strong waves.  The island of Biminis has excellent areas for diving and fishing.
The beaches in Cat Island are found all along its Atlantic coast, while the western coast is full of abundant fish.  The island has excellent conditions for those that love adventures and eco tourism.  The city of New Bight in the southern part was originally a settlement for free slaves in the early 19th century.
Long Island is the most picturesque place in the Bahamas.  The waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash against the rocky coast.  The bays with shallow waters are found in the western coast.  Santa Maria Cape is found in the island’s north with a long white sand beach.
The main place on the island is called Stella Maris, it is an ideal place to dive and fish.  In the center of the island the Salt Pond commercial area is found, where its main attraction is the arrival of large vessels.  The Cartwright Caves are found in the south, formerly inhabited by the Lucayan Indians.
The Bahamas and its islands offer you an opportunity for you to discover through its tourism infrastructure how to make your dreams come true and enjoy these delightful islands where pleasure, natural beauty and a diversity of recreation will make your stay an incredible delight.