Description of the Joint Caribbean Pavilion from the 1984 World's Fair Official Souvenir Guide:
No other region in the Western Hemisphere depends more heavily on sources of fresh water than do the countries of the
Caribbean Basin. While bounded by endless expanses of ocean, many island nations of the Caribbean and Central American countries continuously engage
in efforts to obtain fresh, clean water to sustain their way of life and improve economic conditions.
The Joint Caribbean Pavilion showcases tourism attractions of the Caribbean and Central America area, highlighting
New Orleans' Caribbean heritage and providing a forum for the many business opportunities
available through President Reagan's recently passed Caribbean Basin Initiative.
The visitor enters the pavilion between the hulls of two giant cruise liners, hinting at the complete
Caribbean vacation they will experience inside. A tropical rain forest designed, constructed and maintained with
the assistance of the Audubon Zoo highlights this exhibit. A vast array of tourism information is available to the visitor
through the Caribbean/Central American Tourist Information Center. Other highlights of the pavilion are its kiosk serving food typical
of the participating nations, Caribbean coffees, beers and rum drinks and performances by live entertainers from Caribbean islands and
Central American countries. Topping off the visit is a concession area where guests may shop for souvenirs.
With rich and colorful folklore, much of it rooted in the crucial role water and rivers play in their culture, the countries
of the Joint Caribbean Pavilion are major contributors to the success of the Fair.