By air
Hewanorra International (UVF), ~1 h by road
North America · Saint Lucia
Soufrière, Saint Lucia
Beneath the twin Pitons on the west coast
Getting there
Best time to visit
December to May — the drier season
Don't miss
The Pitons
The Sulphur Springs
Diamond Falls
Anse Chastanet
Things to do
Hiking Gros Piton
Mud baths at the Sulphur Springs
Snorkelling
Rainforest walks
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: DavidMPyle · CC BY 4.0
What to pack
Swimwear, hiking shoes, insect repellent
A quieter corner
The Tet Paul Nature Trail, with close views of both Pitons
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Soufrière?
December to May — the drier season. What to pack: Swimwear, hiking shoes, insect repellent.
How do I get to Soufrière?
Fly into Hewanorra International (UVF), ~1 h by road.
What is there to do in Soufrière?
Hiking Gros Piton, mud baths at the Sulphur Springs, snorkelling, rainforest walks. A quieter find: The Tet Paul Nature Trail, with close views of both Pitons.
What should I eat in Soufrière?
Green fig and saltfish, cocoa tea, bouyon stew, fresh fruit from the local market.
About Soufrière
- Coastal
- Mountains
Where it is
Soufrière is a small town on the south-west coast of Saint Lucia, set on a bay below the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons.
History
Soufrière was founded by French settlers in the 18th century and was the island's first town under French rule, surrounded by sugar and cocoa estates. The Pitons and the volcanic land around them were listed as the Pitons Management Area World Heritage Site in 2004.
People
Soufrière's people speak English and Kwéyòl, the island's French-based Creole, and many work in fishing, farming and tourism around the bay.
Known for
- The twin Pitons
- Volcanic sulphur springs and mud baths
- Rainforest and cocoa estates
- Snorkelling in the marine reserve
Did you know?
The Sulphur Springs near Soufrière are often called the drive-in volcano, as a road runs right up to the steaming vents.
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