Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure ParkvsFlower Forest
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Harrison's Cave is preferred by most writers compared to Flower Forest. Harrison's Cave comes in at #2 in Barbados with accolades from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Independent Independent
Welchman Hall, Barbados
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Fodor's "This limestone cavern, complete with stalactites, stalagmites, subterranean streams, and a 40-foot waterfall, is a rare find in the Caribbean—and one of Barbados's most popular attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet "This cave is promoted as one of the island's premier attractions, but how much you enjoy it will depend on which tour you choose." Full review
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This cave is promoted as one of the island's premier attractions, but much you enjoy it will depend on which tour you choose.
Atlas Obscura "This popular tourist cave was ignored for almost 200 years before being mined into an attraction. " Full review
The Telegraph "Trams take you on a tour of huge underground caverns, containing stalactites, stalagmites, streams, lakes and waterfalls." Full review
Frommer's "You'll see bubbling streams, tumbling cascades, and subtly lit deep pools, while all around stalactites hang overhead like icicles, and stalagmites rise from the floor. " Full review
Independent "This dramatic, three-mile-long cave system lies in the centre of this limestone island and can be viewed on an engaging hour-long underground tram tour"
Independent "Harrison’s Cave opened in 1981 as a tourist attraction and is now complete with a one-hour tram tour or four-hour walking tour"
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Flower Forest
Travel + Leisure Fodor's Frommer's
Address: Richmond Plantation, Barbados
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Travel + Leisure "Filled with tropical flora, from sago palms to birds-of-paradise." Full review
Fodor's "It's a treat to meander among fragrant flowering bushes, canna and ginger lilies, puffball trees, and more than 100 other species of tropical flora in a cool, tranquil forest of flowers and other plants" Full review
Frommer's "More than just a botanical garden; it's where people and nature unite to create something beautiful." Full review
