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Astrocaryum is a genus of spiny palms native to Mexico, Trinidad, Central and South America; the sharp, flattened spines that cover the trunk can be up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. [2] The Caribbean species has solitary stems, 8 to 20 metres (26 to 66 ft) tall. There are about 36 species in the genus.
The gardens include a large system of waterfalls, streams and ponds, a museum dedicated to palms, and a display shade house. The project was started in 1995 on a former landfill and only opened to the public in 2014. [1] The valuable palm collection gathers about 600 species of palms and it is focused on the ones native to world islands.
Roystonea regia, commonly known as the royal palm, Cuban royal palm, or Florida royal palm, [4] is a species of palm native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Florida, and parts of Central America. A large and attractive palm, it has been planted throughout the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental tree.
The Caribbean's Best Nude Beaches (PHOTOS) Caribbean Travel + Life. Updated September 22, 2016 at 2:13 PM. Mangrove Mike/Flickr.
With world-class beaches and turquoise waters that will impress everyone, these sandy oases might as well be custom-made for a harmonious family trip.
Related: Tour Taquerias, Go Fishing, and Take a Sunset Cruise on This Caribbean Coast. Bamboo House. If a romantic view at a luxe restaurant is on the menu, Bamboo House has the recipe. The ...
Palm Island in the Grenadines is a small island one mile from Union Island, only accessible by boat.It has an area of 135 acres (0.55 km 2) and has five beaches.. Originally known as Prune Island, Palm Island got its current name when the former owners, the late John Caldwell ("Johnny Coconut") and his wife Mary, planted hundreds of coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), transforming the deserted ...
Luxuriate in The Palms Turks and Caicos's 25,000-square-foot spa, explore Caribbean fusion cuisine, and discover "moonbathing," where guests can enjoy mini-spa treatments and craft cocktails under ...