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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Jardin Botanique de Deshaies

Deshaies, Guadeloupe

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 45 2026
Jardin Botanique de Deshaies

Sloping tropical botanical garden on a former Coluche estate in Deshaies, planted with Caribbean and Asian species along a marked path. Waterfalls, koi ponds, sea views, a walk-in lorikeet enclosure, macaws, flamingos and goats share the grounds.

Highlights

  • Waterfall and koi pond
  • Walk-in lorikeet enclosure
  • Sea views from restaurant

Good to know

  • Adult entry €18, animal feed €2
  • Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours
  • Large free car park

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