Zion's Hill

Zion's Hill, also known by its former name Hell's Gate, is a town on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba.[2]

For the historic house in Maine, U.S., see Zions Hill.
Zion's Hill
Village
Hell's Gate
Map of Saba showing Zion's Hill
Coordinates: 17°38′35″N 63°13′37″W
Country Netherlands
Public body Saba
Elevation
300 / 450 m (1,000 / 1,480 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total283
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
ClimateAw

History

Hell's Gate was officially named "Zion's Hill" after complaints from the church forced the Island's government to change the name. However, "Hell's Gate" is still commonly used by many Sabans and tourists.[3]

Main sights

Overview

Hell's Gate is home to the Queen of The Holy Rosary Church, a stone structure built in 1962,[3] as well as a community center where visitors can purchase locally made Saba lace and Saba spice, a locally brewed rum drink.

Hell's Gate

Lower Hell's Gate is home to a now-closed sulfur mine where visitors may explore with caution. Hell's Gate is also the start to the Crispin trail which one can take. The trail takes roughly 2 hours to complete and gives stunning views of Diamond Rock and the Saban coastline.[2]

Hell's Gate is about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level.[3]

Transport

It is the first town one reaches after leaving the Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, the smallest commercial airport in the world.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Geodata 2001, Saba & Sint.Eustatius, Census 2001". Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Netherlands Antilles. 2001. p. 17. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. The villages of Saba (Saba Tourist Bureau)
  3. "About Saba". Saba Tourisma. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. Fodor's; Roth, Melanie A. (1994). Caribbean '95: The Complete Guide to Choosing and Enjoying the Perfect Island Vacation. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 443. ISBN 978-0-679-02705-8.

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