Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Saint Lucia

Eastern Nature Trail. Exploration of the site is done on the Atlantic coast (east coast). The walk crosses fields, groves, cliffs, cliffs and beaches… A tourist Guide accompanies and informs visitors. The site is ideal for observing many bird species. Not far from there, the Îlet Island is accessible by boat. The distance is short, and the visit strongly recommended.

This former colonial plantation with a rich historical past offers 4 themed activities: a tour of the estate, a horseback ride, zip-lining and dinner. Chaperoned by a guide, the tour begins with a brief history of the estate, through replicas of the huts used by slaves 2 centuries ago. The walk continues through the medicinal plant garden, followed by the cocoa house, where you can follow the cocoa bean process with the "cocoa dance". Local fruit tasting on site at the end of the tour.

This batik fabric factory is located in a beautiful white and yellow Creole villa. You can discover the manufacturing process of batik, this ancient handicraft technique of polychrome printing which is mainly found in West Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Here, batik is available in an infinite number of variations. The on-site store offers dozens of shapes, colors and fabrics. A lovely terrace in the garden invites you to have a drink after the visit. A nice stop.

This lighthouse built in 1912 is located at the southern tip of the island: it is the most southern part of Saint Lucia. To find it, you have to cross Vieux Fort to the sea front, in the direction of Laborie. Don't hesitate to take the long road that goes up and once at the top of the hill, you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. On the other side, you will see Saint Vincent and the Maria Islands. A little air of Brittany emerges from these places subjected to the natural elements.

Rising a few meters from the mountain, surrounded by lush vegetation where you can find other pools downstream, the Latille Falls is a must-see. A sign on the road indicates the location on the main road between Micoud and Vieux Fort. The hike (easy) begins with a 10-minute walk through a sumptuous garden of fruit trees and tropical flowers. The first waterfall allows you to refresh yourself, and there are also benches for a picnic.

Toraille Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls to visit! After passing through the entrance hut and paying the entrance fee, the waterfall is reached in a few steps through a nature trail with picturesque bridges and walkways winding through a tropical garden. At the foot of the waterfall, which rises 7 to 10 meters above a cliff, you can jump into the beautiful and invigorating pool. Changing rooms on the spot.

In the south of Castries, not of the bay on the gentle hillside looking onto the harbour is located La Toc, where has extremely battery was built in the 1800's. This Belongs to one of the best conserved among 60 forts that surrounds the capital. Walking around, you see mounted let us rattan, reinforced walls, underground bunkers and tunnels. It is still in excellent condition and the owner, Alice Bagshaw such about military history. The battery has four levels. there has shells blind and artillery cellar. Many groups from the cruise ships visit during the high season. Duration of visit 30 minutes.