The Caribbean's most dramatic volcanic island — the twin Piton peaks rising from the sea, a drive-in volcano at Soufriere, black and white sand beaches, and a rum punch tradition that fueled many a sailing crew.
- Capital
- Castries
- Population
- 184,100
- Area
- 616 km²
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- East Carribean Dollar (EC$)
- GDP
- $2,632M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
Annual visitors
432,500 (2020)
Safety
Elevated (39.04/100k)
Avg temp
27.0°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
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Travel guide
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the Caribbean. Saint Lucia is a popular destination due to its tropical weather, lush and mountainous scenery, numerous beaches, local accommodations, and range of resorts. St. Lucia has become a significant wedding destination. Other tourist attractions include a drive-in volcano and sulphur springs, the Botanical Gardens, the Majestic twin Peaks "The Pitons"--a world heritage site, Edmund Rainforest, the Tourille Waterfall (almost a drive-ion waterfall), Sapphire Jungle Spa, extensive reef for diving and snorkelling (all in Soufrière), and Pigeon Island National Park, which is home to Fort Rodney, an old British military base. The twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton) are striking cone-shaped peaks south of Soufriere that are one of the scenic natural highlights of the Caribbean.
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Explore Saint Lucia
Best time to visit
December–April is the dry season and peak tourist season. May–November is rainier with occasional hurricane risk. The Jazz Festival in May brings international acts. Soufriere's botanical gardens are beautiful year-round.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries receive 42 days visa-free in Saint Lucia.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
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