St. George Village Botanical Garden

St. George Village Botanical Garden is a botanical garden covering 16 acres on the island of St. Croix. It contains over 1,500 plant species from the region and distant lands, including bromeliads, cacti, orchids, and palms arranged in thematic sections.

The grounds were an 18th-century Danish sugar plantation, and visitors can still see the ruins of the old factory and restored buildings from that era. These structures tell the story of intensive sugar cultivation and industrial activity that shaped island life.

The site reflects the cultural heritage of Danish colonial rule and the subsequent American influence on the islands. Walking through the restored structures, visitors encounter the everyday spaces where workers and families lived during different periods of the island's development.

The garden is open daily except on Christmas and provides visitors with different pathways to explore plant collections and archaeological sites. Guided tours and educational programs help you better understand the natural and historical aspects of the place.

The garden functions as a seed repository for rare plant species from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This work helps preserve genetic diversity and save plants from extinction.

Location: United States Virgin Islands

Website: http://sgvbg.org

GPS coordinates: 17.71417,-64.83556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24