The Enchanted Gardens, Jamaica
| The Enchanted Gardens | |
|---|---|
 The swim-up bar at the Enchanted Gardens in 2010. | |
  Location within Jamaica | |
| General information | |
| Location | Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica |
| Coordinates | 18°24′10″N 77°06′39″W / 18.4026641°N 77.1109074°WCoordinates: 18°24′10″N 77°06′39″W / 18.4026641°N 77.1109074°W |
| Closed | ~2001 |
| Owner | |
The Enchanted Gardens is a resort near Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Jamaica. It is located in a natural river gorge with 14 waterfalls on 8 hectares (20 acres) of land. There is a nature walk with a wide variety of local plants and jungle like atmosphere. There is also an exotic aviary featuring rare birds, scenic ponds and a seawater aquarium.[1]
The resort was originally owned by former Prime Minister Edward Seaga. It was forced to close shortly after 9-11 because of debt and tax issues.[2]
An injunction barring the sale of the Enchanted Gardens was lifted in September 2008, allowing the property to be put back on the market by its current owner the . This is the third time it has been put up for sale but the first without an injunction. It is expected that it will be sold by July 2009.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jamaica's Botanical Gardens, Jamaica Gleaner.
- ^ New receiver appointed to sell Enchanted Gardens - Three companies interested, Lavern Clarke, Jamaica Gleaner, 2006-09-08.
- ^ Enchanted Gardens up for sale again, Jamaica Observer, 2008-11-26.
External links[]
- Buildings and structures in Saint Ann Parish
- Hotels in Jamaica
- Tourist attractions in Saint Ann Parish