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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- US Virgin Islands
- St John
- Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park
The Virgin Islands National Park comprises more than 7,000 acres
of the island of St John, along with spectacular underwater sites
as well. Perhaps the best place to begin a visit to the park is the
Cruz Bay Visitors Center, which provides historical, cultural and
geographical exhibits as well as guidebooks, maps and other
information. There, rangers can assist visitors in planning their
stay at the park. While the Annaberg ruins and Trunk Bay beach
remain the most popular destinations, the park also offers a
fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Taino people, who
inhabited the island before Columbus' arrival. Their remarkably
well-preserved petroglyphs can be seen carved along the Reef Bay
hiking trail, and a wealth of artefacts, some dating back 500
years, have been uncovered at Cinnamon Bay, where visitors can tour
the archaeology lab. Cinnamon Bay is also a popular camping spot,
with bare campsites, raised tents and cottages. Its beautiful sandy
beach has a rental facility for sailing, windsurfing and kayaking
in the large bay. The Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
can be reached by land only at Hurricane Hole. This three-mile belt
off the southern end of the island contains 12,708 acres of
submerged land, the waters of which support a complex system of
coral reefs, as well as shoreline ecosystems of mangrove forests
and seagrass beds.
Information & Facts
Admission
Most sites are free. Trunk Bay: $4 (adults); Free for
children aged 16 and under. Overnight anchoring or mooring in park
waters: $15. Cinnamon Bay camping/rental costs vary
Language
English is the official language. Spanish, Creole and
some French are also spoken.
Money
The official currency is the US Dollar (USD) divided into 100
cents. Most credit cards are accepted, including American Express,
Diners Club Mastercard and Visa, and are useful for withdrawing
cash at ATMs. Travellers cheques are widely accepted in hotels,
shops and restaurants provided they are in US Dollars. Foreign
exchange bureaux are available to exchange other currencies, but it
is best to arrive with US Dollars as many banks and hotels will not
exchange foreign currency.
Opening Times
Cruz Bay Visitors Center: daily from 8am to 4.30pm;
other site hours vary
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