Elegido por un Barbados Experto local, le traemos nuestra guía para 'Las Mejores Atracciones Naturales en Barbados'.
Barbados es una isla caribeña conocida por sus hermosas playas y aguas cristalinas, pero también alberga una variedad de atractivos naturales que no te puedes perder. A continuación, presentamos algunas de las mejores atracciones naturales que Barbados tiene para ofrecer.
Uno de los destinos más populares es el Jardín de Hunte, un exuberante jardín botánico que ofrece una gran variedad de plantas y flores tropicales. Pasea por sus senderos sombreados y maravíllate con la belleza natural que lo rodea.
Otra parada obligada es la Cueva de Harrison, una cueva de piedra caliza que cuenta con impresionantes formaciones rocosas y lagunas subterráneas. Realiza una visita guiada para descubrir la fascinante historia geológica de esta cueva.
Para los amantes de la naturaleza, un paseo por el Jardín de la Reina es imprescindible. Este jardín botánico alberga una gran variedad de plantas autóctonas de Barbados, así como aves y mariposas que deleitarán tus sentidos.
Si prefieres las vistas panorámicas, no te puedes perder la excursión al Acantilado de Bathsheba. Desde este impresionante acantilado, podrás contemplar las aguas azules del océano Atlántico chocando contra las formaciones rocosas, creando un paisaje digno de postal.
Por último, no olvides visitar la Reserva de Gibbes, un santuario de vida silvestre que alberga una gran variedad de especies endémicas y en peligro de extinción. Realiza una caminata por sus senderos y admira la belleza natural de este rincón de Barbados.
Barbados Wildlife Reserve and Grenade Hall Forest
The Barbados Wildlife Reserve has a beautiful mahogany forest, a reserved habitat, where you can observe a broad cross-section of wildlife (including a great number of Barbados Green Monkeys) at close quarters in their own environment. The animals, with the exception of the very large pythons and boas, are not caged and go about their daily business as if they were completely in the wild. Y...
Hunte's Gardens
Anthony Hunte's extraordinarily beautiful garden is located in lush scenic highlands close to Barbados' Scotland District. Visitors may wander through for an hour or so, sit and enjoy a cup of tea or a rum punch or bring along a picnic and settle down to drink in the atmosphere and beauty of the place comfortably seated in one of the several areas designed for that purpose. The garden, a natura...
Flower Forest
Located 750 feet above sea level, the Flower Forest is a well tended nature reserve of mature rain forest planted with a wide variety of tropical blooms. The well maintained path along which visitors of all ages can take a leisurely stroll enjoys some spectacular panoramic views of Barbados' dramatic Scotland District and east coast. The area is also home to the Barbados Green Monkey and a vari...
Harrison's Cave
Signature Tram Tour In the central uplands of Barbados lies one of its greatest wonders, Harrison’s Cave. This breathtakingly beautiful, limestone cavern is a testament to nature’s mastery. Journey by tram through the cave past streams, waterfalls, crystal clear pools and towering columns. Gaze in wonder at the flowstone and beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites which adorn the cave. ...
Earthworks Pottery
From small beginnings founded by Goldie Spieler in the mid-70s, Earthworks Pottery has mastered the ability to marry form with function in colourful but elegant expression. The studio and pottery, located on a breezy hillside (a fabulous photo-op) boasts beautiful mosaic-tiled walls done by Earthworks themselves, a demonstration perhaps of the endless creativity to be found within. Its an unpreten...
Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean
Resplendent in brown and white at harvest, Barbados' cotton fields reflect our unique heritage. But this is not not your 'garden-variety' Gossypium. West Indian Sea Island Cotton (WISIC) is a unique strain with a distinguished reputation and endless possibilities. WISIC is sought after for its coolness, durability, versatility like any other cotton but it is set apart by its suppleness, smoothness...
Animal Flower Cave
The Animal Flower Cave is a geological wonder not to be missed in Barbados. Located at the most northerly point of the island it affords views of awesome coastal scenery where the Atlantic swells make their first landfall and pound the beautiful coral limestone cliffs of Barbados. Whales are spotted passing in February and March. The cave has several caverns filled with crystal clear rock pools. T...
Welchman Hall Gully
Welchman Hall Gully provides a beautiful mile long walk through an abundance of flourishing tropical trees, plants and flowers that are well labeled. There are benches strategically placed throughout the gully where visitors can sit, relax and enjoy the tranquility or enjoy a picnic. The troop of Barbados Green Monkeys that have made the gully their home are spotted throughout the day but they are...
PEG Farm & Nature Reserve
At PEG, they are practicing a new style of agriculture - biodynamics, free range animal husbandry, permaculture and holistic management. Led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides, their walking Eco Tour explores every aspect of the farm. This includes learning about their cutting edge farming principles, traditional uses of native Bajan plants in their medicinal garden, seeing free range ...
Andromeda Botanic Gardens
A journey through this enchanting seaside landscape in Bathsheba reveals surprises around every corner. Created by multi-award winning horticulturalist Iris Bannochie who planted an unparalleled variety of plants collected from around the world. Today the management team of Passiflora Ltd. work with international volunteers and interns to bring you a magical organic garden. It is a garden both for...
