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Montserrat History & Facts<\/h4>\n

First inhabited by the Tainos c.500 BCE, Montserrat\u2019s culture and history has been shaped throughout the years by various settlers and events.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See More” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”green” link=”url:%2Fmontserrat-history-facts%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597866883661{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2035″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1600268559972{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”grey-back rounded-right” css=”.vc_custom_1597867681134{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Musical Pedigree<\/h4>\n

Montserrat, however, may be best known for its contribution to music and is home to calypso royalty.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See More” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”green” link=”url:%2Fabout-montserrat%2Fmusical-pedigree%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597866883661{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”516″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1600268221087{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”grey-back rounded-right” css=”.vc_custom_1597867681134{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

National Dish<\/h4>\n

Goat water is the national dish of Montserrat, a delicious stew authentically made from the meat of the male (ram) goat. It bears semblance to the Irish stew and can be served with a variety of foods, such as bread, and rice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See More” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”green” link=”url:%2Fabout-montserrat%2Fnational-dish%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597866883661{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”457″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1597867433870{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”grey-back rounded-right” css=”.vc_custom_1597867681134{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Festivals & Events<\/h4>\n

Montserrat is a melting pot of culture, creativity and talent that can be seen and heard in all of our festivals. Visitors and locals alike immerse themselves into the celebrations and enjoy the vibes!<\/p>\n

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Road Map & Guide<\/h4>\n

Montserrat at your fingertips! Download our road map and guide for everything you need to start exploring.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See More” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”green” link=”url:%2Froad-map-guide%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597866883661{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”966″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”.vc_custom_1597867177344{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”grey-back rounded-right” css=”.vc_custom_1597867676848{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Travel Advisory<\/h4>\n

The health and well-being of all who enter or reside in Montserrat remains the number one priority.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”See More” style=”flat” shape=”round” color=”green” link=”url:%2Ftravel-advisory%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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