Barbuda Highlands

The Barbuda Highlands, referred to locally as The Highlands, are a range of hills located on the island of Barbuda in the Caribbean.^[1][2][3][4] It is named after the now-ruined Highland House. The Highlands includes Barbuda's highest point at 44.5 meters above sea level,^[5] and the hills are characterized by rocky outcroppings, scrub vegetation, cacti and a unique ecosystem that includes several species of endemic plants and wildlife.^[6] The Barbuda Highlands are a protected area,^[7] and are recognized for their environmental and geological significance. The highlands have many caves and are located on the Atlantic Ocean.^[8]

Barbuda Highlands from the near-top

A map showing the Barbuda Highlands

Barbuda Highlands from a beach on the Atlantic side