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The 10 Best Hikes in the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 12, 2017
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By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

The Caribbean’s lush and mountainous topography lends itself to some of the best hiking on the planet, treating trampers to tropical foliage and sightings of indigenous birds and animals, culminating with panoramic views of the Caribbean in all its glory. So if you’re ready to leave your poolside chaise, check out these wow-worthy climbs. From leisurely to lung-busting, they’re the ten best hikes in the Caribbean.

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Waitukubuli National Trail, Dominica 115 miles-long, the Caribbean’s first long-distance walking trail is divided into 14 segments, which certainly challenge hikers’ endurance but also delight them, with rainforest, waterfalls and Kalinago villages as highlights.


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