Saint Lucia Tours: Travel Destinations in Caribbean Island Nation Aside From the Piton Mountains
Saint Lucia has the tagline of “Helen of the West Indies” due to the beauty of its travel destinations, may it be its pristine beaches and sandbar or the hiking trails that are aplenty with the presence of Piton mountains in the island nation. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

Comparable to Helen of Troy in beauty, Saint Lucia has earned the tagline of "Helen of the West Indies." The country is known for its pristine beaches, lively seaside towns, and the Caribbean island's iconic twin peaks, the Piton Mountains.

Saint Lucia is a conglomeration of culture due to its colonial past and pirate history embedded in the various influences in the country today.

Arawak Indians first called Saint Lucia "Lounalao" in 200 AD, which means "Island of the Iguanas," while Carib Indians called the nation "Hewanorra" in 800 AD.

In early history, the French, English, and Dutch tried to make Saint Lucia its colony. The country only recently became independent from the British Commonwealth in 1979 and finally has a thriving economy.

Saint Lucia: Best Travel Destinations in the Caribbean Island Nation

Tourists looking for an all-inclusive experience can visit Saint Lucia. Its tropical and natural beauty locations will surely satisfy the calm or adventure you are looking for.

There is much to appreciate about Saint Lucia and the things the island is known for, apart from its majestic Piton Mountains and drive-in volcano. So we've detailed some of the most popular.

Piton Mountains

Pitons in Saint Lucia is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 2004. It also became a symbol that became widely associated with the Caribbean Island.

The mountain ranges are actually located in two different communities on the small and volcanic island of Saint Lucia.

It can be found near the towns of Soufriere and Choiseul on the southwestern coast. Tourists can hike up Gros Piton or visit surrounding areas during a day tour.

Sulfur Springs Park

Saint Lucia's Sulphur Springs Park is one of the hottest and most active geothermal areas in the Lesser Antilles.

The only drive-in volcano in the Caribbean is also found in the area, with the tourist spot receiving more than 200,000 travelers every year.

The mud baths at Sulphur Springs bring people in from all over the world due to claims that the baths could detoxify the body and helps heal sunburns, eczema, arthritis, and sore joints, among others.

Maria Islands

The tourist attraction was declared a Nature Reserve in 1982 by the government of Saint Lucia in recognition of its special function, such as being home to several wildlife species, including unique flora and fauna.

More than 80 plant species are found on Maria Islands, while also being home to five endemic reptile species such as the Kouwes snake, the Saint Lucia whiptail, the non-poisonous worm snake, and the Pygmy and Rock Geckos.

Visitors must inform the tour guide or booking agent if they have any serious ailments or health complications.

Fort Rodney

Fort Rodney was built around 1808 and was recognized as a significant observation and defensive post.

Currently, it serves as a natural reserve, with its ruins scattered among the coconut trees. It is located in the national park of Island Pigeon in the north of Castries. Fort Rodney was also used as a British garrison in the early days.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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