Ready, set, refresh. Treat yourself to a dip in a shimmering pool and feel your body and spirit revive. Grab a fluffy towel for a dip in a beachfront pool, drowse in the shade of rustling palms in a poolside garden, or practice your strokes in a lap pool.
We’ve rounded up some of the most stunning resort pools in the Caribbean and Latin America, so whatever your pool preference, make your plans to visit them soon. After all, you deserve a place in the sun.
As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Need to recharge or relax? Do both at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa. This eco-friendly resort near Playa Conchal, one of Costa Rica‘s most beautiful beaches, covers 2,400 acres.
Swim in the free-form, lagoon-style pool that meanders through the lush landscaping. One of the largest freshwater pools in Central America, this spectacular pool includes a kids pool, whirlpool and swim-up bar, plus plenty of cushy loungers for whiling the day away.
Rejuvenate your body and soul at the Heavenly Spa by Westin and dip into its several hot or cold whirlpools. Or take advantage of the resort’s challenging 18-hole championship golf course, three floodlit tennis courts and, for the littles, the fun-filled Westin Kids Club.
If you can tear yourself away, tour operators can guide you on rainforest hikes, volcano walks and more.
Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, Autograph Collection
Choose from seven incredible pools at Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort on Panama‘s Riviera Pacifica. Most lie near the iconic lighthouse on the grounds, and they’re just steps away from the beach and surrounded by swaying palms.
Sip the signature cocktails made with fresh juices at the resort pool’s swim-up bar, watch the kids splash and play games in one of the children’s pools or take the entire family one of the five sleek El Faro Beach Club pools. Prefer a secluded swim? Book a villa with a private pool.
While you’re there, shoot for par on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Design golf course or visit the Panama Canal and other local attractions. The luxurious rooms feature room service and plush beds, so you can unwind and drift off at the end of a busy day — or sneak in a nap anytime.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Watch the sun set over the ocean, painting the sky with ribbons of pink and blue, at this beachfront resort in Puerto Vallarta. Its spectacular pools open early and close late, and you can spend plenty of time in the lap pool or plunge pool, both located in the spa.
Gaze at the distant mountains and tumbling waves from the sprawling infinity pool perched over the beach. For a great view, lie back on a submerged lounger or in a colorful hammock suspended between palm trees on the pool’s “island.” And your little ones will have a blast on the waterslides in a heated pool designed just for kids.
There are many options at the resort for fun in the sun, including a seasonal whale watching tour or golf at Vista Vallarta Club Golf Club.
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Stunning tropical pools and a lap pool in a Mayan-inspired spa make this Cancun hotel a standout. Guests can snorkel or scuba dive in the resort’s 14-foot artificial reef pool, or romp with the kids in the family-friendly, free-form pool. An infinity pool reserved for adults overlooks the beautiful beach.
While your swimsuits dry, explore the area’s historic Mayan ruins and rainforest, or take a jaunt to nearby Isla Mujeres. Back at the resort, indulge in Italian, Southwestern, Mexican, Japanese, Caribbean or Thai cuisine. At the end of a busy day, the mixologist at the Lobby Bar can serve you one of 150 different kinds of margaritas.
W Punta de Mita
Forget the yellow brick road. Follow the 460-foot-long “Camino Huichol” walkway, made from more than one million brilliant blue and green mosaic tiles, to the WET Deck and pool at this resort in Nayarit, Mexico, about an hour from Puerto Vallarta. The hotel’s dazzling WET TOO infinity-edge pool overlooks a private beach. Relax on a shaded chaise lounge or in a chair submerged in the zero-entry end of the pool and savor the scenery.
Poolside cabanas have oversized daybeds, pergolas feature hanging chairs and sofas, and DJs spin beats while bartenders mix playful drinks on the WET Deck. After dark, slip into one of two whirlpools while stars twinkle over the nearby waves.
For even more privacy, reserve one of the stunningly vibrant rooms or suites with a private plunge pool.
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