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Enchanted Gardens, Green Grotto Caves & Columbus Park From FalmouthExplore > Jamaica > Falmouth > Enchanted Gardens, Green Grotto Caves & Columbus Park From Falmouth
OverviewExperience Jamaica's ecology and history at The Enchanted Gardens, Green Grotto Caves, and more! Photo opportunities abound on this fascinating tour! This tour includes • Round trip, air-conditioned transportation to/from the Falmouth cruise ship pier • Tour guide • Tour of The Enchanted Garden • Exploration of natural and historical secrets of the Green Grotto Caves • Scenic Columbus Park, overlooking the Caribbean Sea • All admission fees This tour starts at the quaint fishing village of Falmouth and shows you both natural and historical attractions of the lovely island of Jamaica. The first stop is Columbus Park, a small park overlooking the Caribbean Sea, which consists of ruins of buildings from the early Spanish colonial period and interesting artifacts from early Jamaican life. It is home to some of the best views of the island. Next you will experience the Green Grotto Caves. Rich in history, the caves can be identified with different groups of inhabitants starting from the Arawak Indians (Tainos), the first Jamaicans who found shelter there, and runaway slaves seeking refuge and smugglers who ran arms to Cuba during the two World Wars. The central feature of this natural formation is a large labyrinthine limestone cave with numerous rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites and abundance of overhead ceiling pockets. Green Grotto is 1,525 metres long and 12 metres deep and is characterized by numerous chambers and light holes and a subterranean lake - the Grotto Lake - occupies its bowels. At your last destination you will immerse yourself in the tropical gardens, lawns, water pools, exotic birds and tropical rain forest of the Enchanted Gardens, a unique eco-tourism site. Here you may also enjoy wading in the 14 natural waterfalls, bird watching, nature walks, koi ponds, and a swimming pool. This was once owned by the former prime minister of Jamaica! • There is a minimum of 4 people required for this tour. Days offered: 7 days a week Departures:
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