Saint Lucia is a small country occupying a green tropical island of the same name in the Caribbean Sea. Most of those coming to island Saint Lucia Tourists stay close to the capital Castries, where you can go shopping, go on a walking or boat tour, soak up the beautiful beaches and dine in high-class restaurants. However, at least for a few days, many people want to take a break from city life and head south, deep into the island.
Soufrier town
You can rent a car and go to the parish of Saufriere, which occupies the south-eastern part of the island. This area is full of natural beauty and so many adventure opportunities that it would be impossible to experience everything in one day. The main city of the province with the same name was the capital of the island during the French government. And at the same time, there was a guillotine in the city square.
Resort complex "Ladera Resort"
The Ladera Resort offers magnificent views of the Piton Mountains. Even those tourists who are not staying at the hotel can dine at the Dasheen restaurant, enjoying the beautiful scenery and very tasty food.
Python mountains
The town of Saufriere lies at the foot of the Grosse Piton and Petit Piton mountains, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climbing one of these mountains will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Python Falls
Near the volcano itself you can swim in the amazingly beautiful Piton Falls. Tourists climbing the mountains usually stop at the waterfall to refresh themselves after a long climb. Access to the waterfall is paid, but costs only 2 US dollars. The road to the waterfall passes through a beautiful forest full of wild life and tropical plants. There are three pools under the waterfall: with slightly lukewarm water, with mineral hot water and rather cool water.
Diamond Falls Botanical Garden
In the Botanical Garden of Saufriere there are mineral baths, built back in 1784 for the treatment of soldiers of the army of the French King Louis XVI in healing water. The baths are surrounded by luxurious gardens filled with tropical plants and exotic birds. The huge Diamond Falls, flowing from the adjacent volcano, is also located in this garden. The natural beauty of this historical place cannot be ignored.
Volcano and sulfur springs
Not far from the town of Saufrière, there is another one of the main attractions of the island - the only volcano in the world that you can enter and examine from the inside. Although the volcano is dormant, the bubbling hot lava, steam and strong smell of sulfur hint that it could awaken at any moment.
The water in this area is believed to have healing powers, and tourists are allowed to swim for free in the river that flows next to the volcano. Many local residents come to these waters to cure illness or simply improve their health. Tours are conducted here, and the guide explains the natural phenomenon of these places.
