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A Caribbean jewel, the Virgin Islands National Park attracts over a million visitors annually, making it the largest tourist destination in the entire archipelago. Lawrence Rockefeller donated 5,000 acres of land for the creation of the National Park in 1956.

Until the middle of the 19th century, about 80 Danish plantations operated on the Caribbean island of St John, which produced sugar and rum.

Today, the park covers two-thirds of St. John's emerald island and includes hiking trails, sheltered coves, stunning beaches, underwater sea gardens, petroglyphs, and the ruins of historic sugar factories. A trip to Reef Bay, one of St. John's most popular hiking trails, is a great way to explore some of these attractions.

Nature lovers admire the ecological diversity of the park. More than 800 plant species and 30 tropical bird species have been found within its borders. In addition to many coconut trees, sea grapes, and a bay of rum, the park is home to a native nocturnal cereus that attracts bats and butterflies with its vanilla scent. Other wildlife includes green iguanas, geckos, hawk turtles, and a variety of marine life. Unsurprisingly, the park's waters are great for swimming, diving and snorkeling.

Nature lovers admire the ecological diversity of the park. More than 800 plant species and 30 tropical bird species have been found within its borders. In addition to many coconut trees, sea grapes, and a bay of rum, the park is home to a native nocturnal cereus that attracts bats and butterflies with its vanilla scent. Other wildlife includes green iguanas, geckos, hawk turtles, and a variety of marine life. Unsurprisingly, the park's waters are great for swimming, diving and snorkeling.

Located in the Virgin Islands National Park, Trunk Bay's long and curving spit of creamy and turquoise waters is the most photographed beach on St. John's. It is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, surrounded by sea grapes and coconut trees. In the crystal clear waters, up to 30 different species of fish can be found here. Underwater markers indicate key features of the coral reef.

Official name - VIRGIN ISLANDS National Park

Mailing Address:
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830

Coordinates: 18°20′0″N 64°44′0″W

Established - August 2, 1956

Visitors 112,287

Area 14,737 acres