SL Destination # 2 : The Tropical Island Of Santaurio

The next stop in our glorious journey through the wonderful sims of Second Life leads us to the island of Santaurio.

Another of our destinations which shares a name with a real life counterpart - that being Isla Santuario a small secluded Island settled miles off the coast of Cancun, Mexico- the sim does retain a lot of the beauty and flavor of its lush, tropical namesake. 

 Flying After A Long Night Of Editing Wasn't A Good Idea

Immediately upon teleporting in, one can't help but be struck by the beauty of the surroundings. Not that reaching the island doesn't have its price, as the first things one sees is a downed plane. Initially consisting of a doomed jet, replete with flight attendants in various states of distress, recently the crash site has been downsized to that of a single engine propeller driven craft.  

One caveat must be said before moving any further. To get onto the island, one must pay 300L to join the group in order to access anything else. A small price to pay in comparison to all the photo ops and things to explore while there in our opinion, although admittedly having to pay for access may be off putting to some. However for the price of a cheap pair of mesh shoes one can have an incredible experience. One which is well worth the price of admission and then some.

Life Is Beautiful In Santaurio

We first visited the island a few months ago, and loved the secluded waterways so much that we had no problem agreeing on Santaurio for the second of our sim spotlights. The main deck, situated down the beach from the wreckage is beautiful with lots of seating. It features clever lighting, wonderful for photo shoots, and some of the most lovely tropical flora in SL surrounding the site. One can just hang out, dance or just enjoy the spectacular view afforded of the ocean if one so desires.      

Lush Beaches Abound In Santaurio

Some of the sim's secluded waterways and hideaways are not always easy to find, but when you stumble upon them you are always in awe. 

Each turn seems to reveal something fabulous you didn't see before.  

Shark Bone Hut

From the downed plane you can go ashore and find a little shark bone hut. It has salvage items and is appropriately decorated for the themed island. 

Bat Cave At Santaurio

Behind the hut are lush trails to private beaches which we personally have not explored yet since we discovered the cave (complete with bats!) that Santaurio's builders tucked away into the hills. The colors and tones are incredible with the textures so detailed making it perfect for photo shoots. The last night we were there we spent the entire night shooting photo after photo. 

The Lovely Bones Delicioso-Rocker Trying Out The Amenities

While in the cave we discovered that not only is Santaurio a beautiful place to visit, but it also lends itself to pursuits of a more *ahem* "adult" nature. 

Coupled with the fact that with a group tag one can rez, it's a wonder we ever came out of the cave. Yes, it is an adult rated sim, so folks, leave the kiddos behind.

Hummingbird In Flight

During a previous visit to the sim, we spent a considerable amount of time amongst the water lilies and secluded waterways taking photos and enjoying the beauty. While there, we encountered a number of hummingbirds, which flew around the area, resulting in some wonderful photos, adding wildlife to a long list of attractions to see while exploring this island paradise. The very low lag enhances the enjoyability and contributes to the overall pleasurable experience to be had.

Embracing In The Surf At Santaurio

After a long day's exploring and shooting photos, there's always time to spend time with the one you love romancing and embracing in the surf. We hope that you've enjoyed our guide to the wonderful sim that is Santaurio. We look forward to seeing you in this wonderland in the near future! ~Blue & Bones/The Bagat

Archway At Santaurio

       

Inside The Shark Shack