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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Jamaica
- Kingston
- Hope Botanical Gardens
Hope Botanical Gardens
This 20-hectare (50-acre) oasis of beauty in the middle of
downtown Kingston features pleasant paths that meander past
manicured lawns and tranquil gardens, including a cactus garden,
orchid house, a forest garden and an ornamental pond. The gardens
are situated next to the campus of the University of the West
Indies, and also contain a small zoo and interesting aviary.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Gardens: Free admission; Zoo: JMD 20 (adults), JMD 10
(children 4-12)
Language
The official language of Jamaica is English but a local
patois is also spoken, a mixture of English, Spanish, and various
African languages.
Money
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is divided into 100 cents. The island
is well supplied with ATMs, banks and bureaux de change. Banking
hours are usually Monday to Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and Friday
from 9am to 4pm. Cambio exchange offices are found throughout the
country, open later than banks and often offering better exchange
rates. Retain receipts as proof of legal currency exchange.
Exchange bureaux at the airports and hotels also offer better rates
than banks. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Both cash and travellers cheques are best taken in US
Dollars.
Opening Times
Gardens: open daily from 8.30am to 6.30pm; Zoo: open
daily from 10am to 5pm