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Barbados · Rum Heritage Tourism

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Barbados · Rum Heritage Tourism

**Unique Factor:** Mount Gay since 1703, rum punch origin, 1,500+ rum shops **Key Experiences:** Mount Gay tour, rum shop crawl, Rum Festival Barbados is renowned as the birthplace of rum with a rich heritage dating back to the early 18th century. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively culture of rum shops and participate in the annual Rum Festival celebrating this legacy.

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**Unique Factor:** Mount Gay since 1703, rum punch origin, 1,500+ rum shops **Key Experiences:** Mount Gay tour, rum shop crawl, Rum Festival Barbados is renowned as the birthplace of rum with a rich heritage dating back to the early 18th century. Visitors can immerse themselves in the lively culture of rum shops and participate in the annual Rum Festival celebrating this legacy.

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Best season
Year-round
Difficulty
3
Region
Barbados, Caribbean

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