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Royal Botanical GardensvsMount Irvine Bay
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Mount Irvine Bay scores marginally higher than Royal Botanical Gardens. Mount Irvine Bay is ranked #6 in Trinidad and Tobago with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Royal Botanical Gardens
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad
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Lonely Planet "A pretty place to duck out of the heat, with a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, including flamboyants, African tulips and orchids (in an orchid house) laid out over 3 hectares of a former sugar estate." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Resplendent with exotic trees and plants, and networked by gentle paths, the Botanical Gardens date from 1818." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 25-hectare (62-acre) Royal Botanic Gardens were established back in 1818 and today count some 700 tree species from around the world—including many indigenous to tropical Trinidad." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just seven hectares (17 acres) in size, the Botanical Gardens in Scarborough pack a tropical punch." Full review
Mount Irvine Bay
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Tobago
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Fodor's "The beach across the street from the Mt. Irvine Bay Hotel has great surfing in July and August, and the snorkeling is excellent, too. It's also ideal for windsurfing in January and April. " Full review
Lonely Planet "This pretty public beach, 200m north of Mt Irvine Bay Hotel, has sheltered picnic tables and changing rooms, plus a good beachside restaurant, roti shacks and plenty of shade trees." Full review
