| For many people, a visit to Jamaica is all about | | | | touch. The park is bathed in tropical mist but on a |
| staying in a villa in an all-inclusive resort where the | | | | clear day you can take in the spectacular views of |
| facilities are such that you could not ask for more. | | | | Portmore, Kingston, and Port Royal. |
| But venture out of the comfort of your Jamaica villa, | | | | It is a haven for the wildlife enthusiasts as it houses |
| and you will find that the island has lots to offer in | | | | some of the world’s mot rare plants and animal |
| terms of natural attractions. One such attraction is | | | | species. Within its boundaries, you can see Giant |
| Holywell Park, one of Jamaica’s best kept | | | | Swallowtail Butterfly, the largest in the Western |
| secrets. | | | | hemisphere and the Jamaican Boa the largest snakes |
| Holywell Park is actually a ‘park within a | | | | in Jamaica. If you are lucky, you can also see a rare |
| park’ in that it is located 3,500 ft above sea-level | | | | bamboo plant that flowers once in every 33 years. |
| in the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park | | | | The park is also home to the famous Jamaican Blue |
| (BJCMNP) and is actually a gateway to it. Spread | | | | Mountain Coffee. |
| across a three hundred area, it enjoys a protected | | | | For those looking for adventure, the park will not |
| area status and draws the nature lovers from across | | | | disappoint. There are numerous hiking trails that give |
| the world who flock here to recuperate in its serene | | | | you the opportunity to witness the unique flora and |
| environs. | | | | fauna. One of the most interesting trails is the one |
| Holywell Park is a perfect getaway for those | | | | that takes you past a magnficient waterfall and a |
| interested in eco-tourism adventure. It faced the | | | | river. In fact, the park is home to ten rivers. If you |
| wrath of the hurricane Gilbert and Ivan but was | | | | plan to go hiking, especially during the rainy season, |
| replanted extensively with pine trees and today it | | | | be sure to check with the park ranger. Go for your |
| stands defiant as ever to offer a peaceful retreat to | | | | hiking trip well prepared, wear your hiking boots and |
| those who wish to experience nature’s healing | | | | take your hiking gears along. |