Best places: Botanical gardens in New Kingston, Jamaica

Established in 1873, the 200-acre park includes exotic & native plant collections & a zoo.

👍 Firstly, there is a $100 charge per person to go in which is okay for the beautiful scenery by the river. I know they have no control over the river water but the water is way lower than it was even 10 years ago. You can find some swimming spots though which are low for us non swimmers and kids. T...

😐 At an altitude of 4500-5500 ft, the Cinchona Botanical Gardens is the highest garden of its type in the entire Caribbean. Only the chimney remains of the old house that sat atop these 2.5-hectare gardens, fronted by lawns and floral beds. It's a little rundown, but the views are fabulous: to the no...