Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Animal Flower Cave in Barbados

By: - June 6th, 2026
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The Animal Flower Cave.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samantha Jagdeo, who sent in this lovely shot of the Animal Flower Cave in Barbados.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

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