The Barbuda Highlands, referred to locally as The Highlands, are a range of hills located on the island of Barbuda in the Caribbean.[1][2][3][4] The highest point in the Barbuda Highlands is 44.5 meters above sea level,[5] and the hills are characterized by rocky outcroppings, scrub vegetation, cacti and a unique ecosystem that includes several species of endemic plants and wildlife.[6] The Barbuda Highlands are a protected area,[7] and are recognized for their environmental and geological significance. The highlands have many caves and are located on the Atlantic Ocean.[8]