Things to Do in St. Lucia
Twin volcanic peaks, a drive-in volcano and rainforest running down to the sea.
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St. Lucia is one of the most dramatic islands in the Caribbean, with green volcanic mountains rising straight from the sea. Its symbol is the Pitons, two steep volcanic spires on the southwest coast near Soufriere, which together with the land and sea around them form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gros Piton can be climbed with a guide in a long morning, and the Tet Paul Nature Trail offers easier views of both peaks.
Soufriere, the old French capital, is the base for the island's best-known sights. Sulphur Springs, often called the Caribbean's drive-in volcano, has steaming vents and pools where visitors coat themselves in warm volcanic mud before rinsing off. Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens has a mineral-tinted waterfall and old bath houses, and Anse Chastanet, just north of town, has some of the island's best snorkeling right off the beach.
The north of the island is busier. Rodney Bay has the marina, restaurants and the longest stretch of resort beach, and next to it Pigeon Island National Landmark, a former island now joined to the mainland, has the ruins of a British fort and views from Fort Rodney. On Friday nights, the fishing village of Gros Islet holds a street party known as the Jump Up. Halfway down the west coast, Marigot Bay is a deep, sheltered cove that is one of the most photographed harbors in the Caribbean.
Distances look short on the map but take time on mountain roads; the drive from the north to Soufriere is about an hour and a half, which is why many visitors go by boat. Hewanorra International Airport is in the far south, and George F. L. Charles Airport near Castries handles regional flights. In the interior, the rainforest has guided hikes, ziplines and an aerial tram through the canopy, and cocoa estates offer chocolate-making tours, a reminder that St. Lucia has grown cocoa for centuries.
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Tropical gardens, a colorful waterfall and mineral baths.
A short, guided trail with close views of both Pitons.
Fort ruins, beaches and hilltop views at the north end of the island.
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Can you climb the Pitons?
Gros Piton can be climbed with a licensed guide; it is a steep hike of several hours. Petit Piton is more dangerous and not recommended for most visitors.
Where should I stay in St. Lucia?
Rodney Bay and the north for beaches, restaurants and convenience, or Soufriere for the Pitons, rainforest and secluded resorts. Many visitors split their stay.
Which airport should I fly into?
Most international flights land at Hewanorra in the south, about an hour from Soufriere and more than that from Rodney Bay.
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