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Saint Lucia Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Saint Lucia?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Saint Lucia for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 70 to 80 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Saint Lucia is 238 mi², which puts the country in position number 190 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Castries (LC) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1978 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Castries click here

Castries
Castries
Micoud
Vieux Fort
Dennery
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1978
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Saint Lucia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

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Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

13 December 2024• National Day

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 XCD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.3521
2.84012
GBP
0.28985
3.4501
USD
0.37002
2.70255
Update: 12 Dec 2024

Get ready for your next trip

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Saint Lucia

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Distance matrix
MilesCastriesGros IsletSoufriereGros Islet District
Castries-5126
Gros Islet5-171
Soufriere1217-18
Gros Islet District6118-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 70 to 80 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Saint Lucia via the Prices link

Currency

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East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 12 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Saint Lucia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagSaint Lucia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 6 weeks

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Saint Lucia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

185 / 231
Ranking
183 627
black/African descent 85.3%, mixed 10.9%, East Indian 2.2%

Area

190 / 230
Ranking
238 mi²

Life expectancy

54 / 196
Ranking
78.7
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 76women 81.6

Median age

108 / 157
Ranking
36.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 35.7women 38

Population growth

129 / 172
Ranking
0.3%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

61 / 131
Ranking
90.1%
Ability to read, write and count.men 89.5%women 90.6%

GDP

103 / 194
Ranking
12 705 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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