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Attractions
& Tours
St. Lucia is rich in natural beauty – and there is so much to see and
do. This tropical island beckons the visitor to explore. Historical,
cultural and heritage sites can be found throughout the island. Local
tour companies combining several of the sites and attractions offer a
large variety of tours.
Attractions and tours can be sought by location as well as by type. More
recently St. Lucia has developed a multiplicity of community based
heritage tourism sites, these are well marked with Heritage Tourism Site
signage.
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Pigeon Island National Landmark:
Pigeon Island contains more history than any other part of St Lucia.
Once the home of the Amerindians it has been a pirate hideout and
military base. Visit Fort Charlotte, now a college but once the site
of some of the fighting between the French and the British. Or view
the Choiseul Heritage site, a village rich in history, crafts and
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Soufrière:
View the majestic Pitons as you travel to the Diamond Waterfall
located in a beautiful botanical garden surrounded by nature finest
plants and flowers. From the Diamond Waterfall, drive through the
quaint town of Soufriere to the world's only drive-in volcano with
its bubbling holes of sulphuric waters. |
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Anse La Raye Adventure:
Visit the traditional fishing village of Anse La Raye, where you can
explore the waterfront with its quaint wooden houses, colourful
fishing boats and perhaps see bread making in a traditional bakery.
Head inland to visit a beautiful waterfall set in enchanting
tropical tranquility.
On Friday nights, the village comes alive with its ever popular Fish
Fry where you can sample all types of seafood. |
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Marigot Bay :
Marigot Bay is deservedly one of the
most beautiful locations of the island. With nature conservation in
mind some smaller hotels have been built on the hills to harmonize
with the picturesque green surroundings. Yachts shelter in this
natural marina.
Taking the ferry (cost EC$2) you can go to the palm beach where you
can relax and enjoy sunbathing and swimming in an idyllic
environment.
Around the bay as well as on the top of the hill you can find some
nice restaurants.
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Morne Coubaril & Marquis Estates:
There's the 400-Acre La Sikwi Sugar Mill plantation with a museum,
theatre and a 40ft waterwheel. The Morne Coubaril Estate with its
worker's village, sugar mill, manioc and cocoa houses is a
meticulously preserved museum, restaurant and botanical garden. The
Marquis Estate is another nearby plantation where you can tour and
see the production of St Lucia's main export crops, bananas and
copra. |
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Botanical Gardens
Visitors can choose from three exquisite tropical botanical gardens;
each brimming with rare and exotic flora. These tropical gardens
present a riot of colour, perfume and lush tropical vegetation.
Mamiku Gardens is situated on an historic site with a fascinating
history. Nature trails meander through the gardens with scenic
vistas and peaceful resting points. |
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Maria Island:
The Maria Island experience takes you through the back roads to
Vieux Fort and by boat to the home of two species found nowhere else
in the world: the Kouwes Snake and the Zandoli Terre lizard.
Frigate Island Tour:
Frigate Island Tour, visits the small fishing village of Praslin and
the Frigate Island Nature Reserve, a tropical sanctuary for rare
birds, Southern Safari takes you to the islands interior from North
to South. Heritage Sunday is held weekly during the summer.
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