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What to See in Saint Lucia
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Saint Lucia
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saint Lucia has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Pitons of Saint Lucia (2004)
A pair of volcanic peaks south of Soufrière, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can climb Gros Piton.
A pair of volcanic peaks south of Soufrière, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can climb Gros Piton.
Towns and Cultural Heritage
Castries
The island’s capital is one of the most important ports in the Caribbean, particularly for cruises. It’s also one of its main attractions, along with its cathedral, a few colonial houses, its old fort, its duty-free zone, and nearby beaches like Vigie Beach.
The island’s capital is one of the most important ports in the Caribbean, particularly for cruises. It’s also one of its main attractions, along with its cathedral, a few colonial houses, its old fort, its duty-free zone, and nearby beaches like Vigie Beach.
Choiseul
On the southwest coast, beaches with diving opportunities, an old plantation, and hiking trails through the forest to discover waterfalls.
On the southwest coast, beaches with diving opportunities, an old plantation, and hiking trails through the forest to discover waterfalls.
Gros Islet
At the northern tip of Saint Lucia. The island's second-largest town owes its growth to its beaches and the development of numerous hotel complexes in the area around Rodney Bay.
At the northern tip of Saint Lucia. The island's second-largest town owes its growth to its beaches and the development of numerous hotel complexes in the area around Rodney Bay.
Pigeon Island
This island (a national park) is now connected to Gros Islet. It is home to several 18th-century forts.
This island (a national park) is now connected to Gros Islet. It is home to several 18th-century forts.
Marigot Bay
Just a few kilometres south of Castries, a small town nestled in a stunning bay surrounded by wooded hills.
Just a few kilometres south of Castries, a small town nestled in a stunning bay surrounded by wooded hills.
Rodney Bay
Located between Castries and Gros Islet, this spot has become the island’s top beach resort, complete with all the amenities, services, and activities you’d expect.
Located between Castries and Gros Islet, this spot has become the island’s top beach resort, complete with all the amenities, services, and activities you’d expect.
Soufrière
This fishing village is the former capital. Quite touristy, it is visited for its botanical garden, waterfall (Diamond Falls), volcanic fumaroles, and also for the surrounding area: the Pitons, some old plantations, beaches (including Anse Chastanet), and forest hiking opportunities.
This fishing village is the former capital. Quite touristy, it is visited for its botanical garden, waterfall (Diamond Falls), volcanic fumaroles, and also for the surrounding area: the Pitons, some old plantations, beaches (including Anse Chastanet), and forest hiking opportunities.
Vieux Fort
At the southern tip of the island, this small town is home to the international airport. A few old colonial buildings and hotel complexes can be found in the surrounding area.
At the southern tip of the island, this small town is home to the international airport. A few old colonial buildings and hotel complexes can be found in the surrounding area.
Natural Heritage
Pitons of Saint Lucia
A pair of volcanic peaks south of Soufrière, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can climb Gros Piton.
A pair of volcanic peaks south of Soufrière, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can climb Gros Piton.
Worth a look / Other
Anse Chastanet
★★ North of Soufrière, a beach resort with black sand and diving opportunities.
Castries
★★ The island’s capital is one of the most important ports in the Caribbean, particularly for cruises. It’s also one of its main…
Choiseul
★★ On the southwest coast, beaches with diving opportunities, an old plantation, and hiking trails through the forest to discover waterfalls.
Pigeon Island
★★ This island (a national park) is now connected to Gros Islet. It is home to several 18th-century forts.
Marigot Bay
★★ Just a few kilometres south of Castries, a small town nestled in a stunning bay surrounded by wooded hills.
Pitons of Saint Lucia
★★ A pair of volcanic peaks south of Soufrière, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can climb Gros Piton.
Soufrière (Saint Lucia)
★★ This fishing village is the former capital. Quite touristy, it is visited for its botanical garden, waterfall (Diamond Falls), volcanic…
Gros Islet
★ At the northern tip of Saint Lucia. The island's second-largest town owes its growth to its beaches and the development of numerous hotel…
Frigate Island Nature Reserve
★ A small island just off the east coast, known for its nesting birds.
Rodney Bay
★ Located between Castries and Gros Islet, this spot has become the island’s top beach resort, complete with all the amenities…
Vieux Fort
★ At the southern tip of the island, this small town is home to the international airport. A few old colonial buildings and hotel complexes…