St Vincent has a few secret treasures (other than being the set for some of the Pirates of the Caribbean films!) 

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It's home to some gorgeous waterfalls! 

We visited Wallilabou and Dark view Falls on a day trip around the south west side of the island before heading back to Bequia.

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Our first stop was Wallilabou; home to the pirates of the caribbean set (of Tortuga)

We found some left over paraphernalia and some very weird looking props! 

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We couldn't resist the chance to mess around and explore the set, we found old film reels and lots of photos explaining how the set was used and who stood where!

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After checking out the set, we went up the road to where the wallilabou falls sits, we paid a nature park fee to walk around and explore the beautiful (if small) waterfall.

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It's made up from the mountainside run off that falls through a large slab of granite and pools before streaming off to who knows where!

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We took a swim in the deep pool before moving on to our next location, 

Dark view falls!

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This magnificent waterfall is made up of two falls, each well over 30ft! 

but before we get to the falls, we had to go on a trek through the forest (and over the most rickety looking bridghe i've ever seen!)

did i mention i have a fear of bridges? yup it's a thing. Im a complete wuss.

so after a good 10 minutes of building the courage to brave it, (and james laughing at me the whole time) 

I finally made it across and we hiked through the hills and rainforest to see the falls

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It was well worth the hike and panic attack. the dark view falls is incredible and completely hidden from all development. it's as if we became jane and tarzan here! 

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We swam, splashed and relaxed in the water before heading back to our ferry to get back to Bequia.

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TIPS:

We hired a taxi driver for the whole day to drive us to these locations and it ended up being about 200 EC which is about £56!!!

 

Take a camera! the views on the hills as you drive around are insane and the waterfalls are a must!

 

Bring a swimsuit or wear one/ just make sure you have a towel to sit on in the car!

 

Tip your driver!  We tipped him about £15 as well as buying him some lunch and the guy was so grateful 

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We hope you get to explore the beauty of St Vincent too! 

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