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Discover Saint Lucia Secret Spots

A Guide Enjoying All Saint Lucia Has To Offer

Saint Lucia’s Waterfalls: A drive along the west coast of the island, through the banana plantations, two fishing villages and on the outskirts of the rainforest will take you to the beautiful Piton waterfall. Relax in the warm cascading water of the falls all set in this tranquil natural out door setting. The next stop is the New Jerusalem Waterfall, where a brief walk along a trail through the forest will take you to this glorious waterfall. Marvel at this phenomenon, relax in the area or let the cool water caress your body.  The Toraille waterfall which falls 50 ft into a pool set in the midst of a garden is our next stop. This lush tropical garden layered by a profusion of flora and fauna is an amazing area. Sit in the pool at the base and enjoy the cool waters as they flow from the mountain top.

Saint Lucia’s Villages: Visit some of the most scenic parts of this simply beautiful island and relive life in the Caribbean in bygone days. Drive through the banana & coconut plantations, the sleepy fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries along the island’s west coast road through tropical island vegetation to the magical town of Soufriere. Visit the Caribbean’s only Drive-in Volcano with its bubbling Sulphur Springs and see the majestic Pitons as they rise out of the sea. Travel onwards to the Fond Doux Estate where you walk along meandering trails on this working plantation through a tropical fruit garden past the charming 19th Century Plantation Great house. In the lush tropical community of Babonneau, visit Caribelle Batik it is set in an Old Victorian mansion overlooking the beautiful Castries harbor and is know for the fabulous batik prints and silk screening. Travel onto Morne Fortune, renowned for its magnificent views and home to many historic buildings used during the 14 century wars which took place on the island. At Cul De Sac Valley you will see sprawling banana plantations and the beautiful Marigot Bay where Dr. Doolittle was filmed, before arriving at the fishing village of Anse La Raye.


Saint Lucia’s Rainforest: Enjoy the warmth and quaintness that is truly St. Lucia on a scenic drive to the lush green rainforest. In the forest there are massive Gomier and Blue Ma Haut trees, various species of lichen as they intricately wind their way up yards of large tree trunks, wild anthurim Lilies, wild nutmeg and the seemingly endless species of flora and fauna. Savour the privilege of sharing with endemic birds like the Mangrove Cuckoo and the Black Finch, their enchanting and natural sanctuary. There is the chance of seeing or hearing the cry of the elusive “St. Lucian Parrot” and experiencing the thrill of viewing a Boa Constrictor lying in cool indifference on a tree trunk.

 

Saint Lucia’s Gardens: Mamiku Gardens is a heaven for historians, plant enthusiasts, nature lovers and hikers. Located along the East of the island, this beautiful garden abounds with lush tropical flora and fauna in an abundance of species, which will delight and amaze you. The Gardens which are carved out of woodlands wind their way uphill, to the site of a pitched battle between the French and British in a bid for control over the island. Stroll along the paths which lead to the herb garden, “Gran Pa’s” house or the orchid garden.

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