Explore St Vincent

BOTANICAL GARDEN: The St. Vincent Botanical Gardens are the oldest in the Western Hemisphere and they occupy 20 acres of land one mile out of Kingstown. Conservation of rare species has been practiced since the gardens were founded in 1765. There are many collections with tropical trees, palms, lilies, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Mention must be made of the mangosteen, reputed to be the best tasting fruit in the world. Recently many conifers, cypresses and pines have been added.
Among the tropical trees there is a bread fruit brought by Captain Bligh of the Bounty, in 1793.

FALLS OF BALEINE: Are among St. Vincent finest natural wonders. It is a single stage fall of about 60 feet that create a fresh water pool. Actually access to the pool is prohibited because of falling rocks.

FORT CHARLOTTE: Completed in 1806, give a magnificent view across Kingstown and the Grenadines.

LA SOUFRIERE: In the North region of the island, this still active volcano rises to over 1200 mt. and last eruption was in April 1979. The nature trail is about 3.5 miles long starting in the rain forest, crossing a bamboo forest and taking you through banana and coconut plantations. The hike is for the energetic and start very early in the morning, you will reach the crater after 2 hours walking. Located near the base of La Soufriere, there is one of the largest single coconut estates in the world (3200 acres), Rabacca Farms. It is also a considerable producer of bananas, citrus fruits, spices and aubergine.

VERMONT NATURE TRAILS: The trails start near the top of Buccament Valley and lead through tropical rain forest, where there is the chance to see St. Vincent parrot (Amazona Guildingii), strictly protected nationally and internationally. This is the habitat for the Black Hawk, Cocoa Thrush, Crested Hummingbird, Green Heron and several other interesting species.

TRINITY FALLS: This waterfall is set in a deep volcanic canyon. The tour to the Falls from Kingstown involves two hours drive plus 20 minutes hiking through the rain forest. Trinity Falls is the most beautiful waterfall in St. Vincent.