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Paradise Peak

Marigot, St Maarten-St Martin
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Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Marigot
Type: Hiking Trails, Mountains
Activities: Hiking
Description: Those who hike to the top of the island's highest mountain are rewarded with wonderful views.
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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

A steep drive up (about 2 km) with little room for passing another car. Not much room at the top to park but there is a steep footpath to the very peak. The 'Loterie Farm' resort (restaurant, pool, extreme zip lines) is worth a visit although expensive. A little higher is a viewing platform with magnificent panoramas.

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

Zip-line/obstacle course is fun....not as extreme as some other places, so it's a good beginner experience. Be sure to arrive before cruise ship groups!

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Ottawa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

We spent the morning here at Paradise Peak. We hiked up the mountain.It is very steep in places,so wear good shoes. We made it to the top. Beautiful view. Need to come back to spend the day at the fresh water pool. This is a very cool place to spend some time

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Burke, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

The manager of the hotel we stayed in highly recommended that we go up to Paradise Peak (Pic Paradis) but warned us of what so many of the reviewers here have found. Robberies occur. So she said that the way to get to Paradise Peak safely is to take the trail that goes up the mountain in Loterie Farm. Loterie... More

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Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I read far too many reviews telling visitors to beward of leaving you car at the top of the road. So, we didn't. Indeed it is a very steep road (though not the steepest on the island! Trust me!). Kept little 4-banger in Drive1 and pedal to the metal and got to the top. Met locked gates and no parking... More

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various
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24 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

This ought to be a great place to see the island and surrounding seas but the vantage points are limited as the top is taken up mostly by telecom towers. On the other hand, an exciting drive up a steep and narrow road - don't need a 4x4 for this - leaves only a short walk to get to those... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

The views from Pic Paradis are fantastic! There is a turn off that has a deck for viewing about halfway up the mountain. You can keep going all the way to the top but it has a pretty anticlimactic end when you encounter a chainlink fence that blocks the road (I think it is owned by the power company?). We... More

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Lunenburg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

The view from Paradise Peak is probably the best on the island. We spent quite awhile admiring the views and taking photos. The vegitation is beautiful and varied. The terrain is slightly rough but manageable. The only downside is the drive up to the peak.

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St. Maarten
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

Be careful going up, take a 4x4 and be vigilant when you park and walk around. The place is known for riff raff mugging tourists, so it's better to go with a large group. But the views are excellent!!! Don't go late in the afternoon as the sun will spoil your pictures.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012 via mobile

We had read about the beautiful views, so we thought we would give it a shot. Our SUV made it up just fine but when you get to the top, there is a gate to a private residence. There is a small sign (probably posted by the thieves) that says 1 minute walk to the view. We walked up this... More

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