Clifton Heritage National Park

National park · Nassau ·

Clifton Heritage National Park

National park · Nassau ·

Underwater sculptures, coral nursery, slave huts, and beaches

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S W Rd, Nassau, Bahamas Get directions

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I Brought My Daughter to a Coral Nursery in the Bahamas — and She Fell in Love With the Ocean

"I began my swim in choppy, turquoise waters off the coast of Clifton Heritage Park and pushed past a beach garnished with soggy sargassum seaweed to reach the coral nursery and sculpture site, making the park the practical launching point for the snorkel and conservation experience." - Ross Kenneth Urken Ross Kenneth Urken Ross Kenneth Urken is a journalist, travel writer, and memoirist. He has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Paris Review, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Newsweek, New York, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Clifton Heritage National Park

Gary D.

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This is a hidden treasure in New Providence whether you're here for a couple days or just one day on the cruise ship it's worth going out there and paying the park entry fee. They have an artificial reef that you can go down and snorkel into crystal clear water. If you take the time to go see it it'll stay with you for the rest of your life. I highly encourage you to go visit.

Andy S.

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I love it! The staff was amazing with epic customer care! I came twice, on Saturday and then again on Sunday, Nov. 9th. The grounds are well-kept and the history is amazing. It was interesting to walk along the slave huts, a short walk, so enjoyable even in the hot midday sun!. The banana hole was interesting, wished if I had gone down to enjoy the eperience a bit more. A lot of birds chirping. Take a moment to sit on one of the benches, listen to the birds and the whispering, susurrus sound of leaves for a refeshing experience

Iris D

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Love that they have this Sacred Space that represent what these women had to endured during slavery. It was very emotional to read about their stories, and to imagine all the terrible things they had to endured. Not only these females, but all women of colored. Thank you for your bravery! Park is clean, well organized, stop by and explore.

Corey F.

Google

You want to snorkel at this beach. The underwater status are very worth seeing while in the Bahamas. The beach is super quiet and very clean. You do have to pay to get on the beach because it is a national park but it was great.

Diane K.

Google

I got a mini 2 hour tour as I was 5 minutes late. So get there before 2:30 pm as the tour was very informative. The stories of the wooden statued women (past the parking lot) were traumatic yet heartening as well. The Lycayan Indians Banana Hole's significance I missed until my tour guide (who caught up with me later) and pointed out. The slave dwellings were a difficult part of history to see yet need not be forgotten.

Tracy B.

Google

My husband and I spent a fantastic afternoon at Clifton Heritage National Park today. We went on a tour (our guide was Vernita), and she told us the amazing story of John Canoe (actually Jan Kwaw), an African king and warrior who fought the trans-Atlantic slave ships in the 17th century. We also learned about Junkanoo, the ancient Lucayans (who lived in the Bahamas before Columbus), and saw the Primeval Forest and a lovely beach. Fantastic afternoon. Absolutely recommended.

Kristie W.

Google

We did the snorkel and heritage tours and they were great! The water is very clear and pristine. Jason guided us to see the underwater statues and the James Bond airplane wreckage, plus lots of fish, sea turtles, sting rays, and jelly fish. The heritage tour with Taf was fantastic. He was a very knowledgeable tour guide with a melodious voice. Don't miss the art installation "Sacred Space" as it is very powerful. Edmund (driver) took care of us every step of the way. He brought us a fantastic lunch. These tours were well worth it!

Chenglin W.

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Wonderful place to dive, but very overpriced. Used to be $27 but now it’s $50 per person. Only come if you truly love snorkeling/free diving.

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Clifton Heritage National Park

Gary D.

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Andy S.

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Iris D

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Corey F.

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Diane K.

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Tracy B.

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Kristie W.

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Chenglin W.

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Wonderful place to dive, but very overpriced. Used to be $27 but now it’s $50 per person. Only come if you truly love snorkeling/free diving.

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