The oldest botanical gardens in the western hemisphere, the St Vincent Botanic Gardens are lovingly tended and provide an oasis of calm only half a mile north from the frenzy of Kingstown. There are few marked species, so it's worth investing in the services of one of the official guides (EC$10 per visitor) who hang out around the entrance.
St Vincent Botanic Gardens
St Vincent & the Grenadines
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