Gardens Of Barbados

OVERVIEW

Meander through two wonderfully serene botanical gardens with curators that will describe the exotic flora in captivating detail. As you walk along the winding paths of Hunte’s Garden, you will see a seemingly endless array of tropical plants, some quite rare and many of them in bloom. Anthony Hunte, the visionary horticulturalist that created this wonderland in the 1950s, describes it as “the most enchanting place on earth,” and there is no doubt that his namesake garden is magical. As a special treat, Hunte may be available to talk about the beginnings of the garden and how it has grown. Andromeda Gardens is equally delightful and has the distinction of being the oldest and largest such tropical paradise on Barbados. Its ethnobotanical garden is especially alluring as it features plants that Barbadians have traditionally used for food, medicine and clothing. Butterflies are abundant there, including buckeyes and bright-orange Gulf fritillaries.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll through two visually stunning botanical gardens, each created in the 1950s.
• Revel in the serenity of Hunte’s Garden and perhaps meet founder Anthony Hunte.
• Follow a curator through Andromeda Gardens, the island’s oldest botanical wonderland.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.