Soufrière District, Soufriere

Name: Soufrière District
Address: Soufriere, Saint Lucia

#9 among attractions in Soufriere

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Soufrière is a district on the Southwest coast of Saint Lucia in the West Indies. Soufrière was the former capital of Saint Lucia during times of French rule. It is now a small fishing port with an emerging tourism industry. It has several tourist sites, including a "drive-in" volcano, the Diamond Botanical Gardens with waterfall and historic mineral baths, plus the nearby beaches of Anse Chastanet to the north and Malgretout to the south. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°51'0"N, 61°2'60"W

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Soufriere Saint Lucia

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Soufrière District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Qualibou, Petit Piton, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Coubaril.

0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Qualibou
24 min walk • Qualibou, also known as the Sulphur Springs, is an intriguing volcanic complex located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This caldera, a large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano, is renowned for its...
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Piton
41 min walk • The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m high and Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The Pitons are a World Heritage Site, 2,909 ha in size, and located near the town of Soufrière.
~1060 ftN
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
6 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Soufriere, Saint Lucia, the St. Lucia Botanical Gardens is a tropical paradise that offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. Also known as the Diamond Botanical Gardens, this lush retreat is renowned for its vibrant collection of...
0.5 miW
13°50'52"N • 61°3'25"W
Coubaril, Soufriere
13 min walk • Adventure park, Horseback riding tours, Historical place
~740 ftE
13°51'0"N • 61°2'52"W
Diamond Falls, Soufriere
4 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
0.7 miNW
13°51'19"N • 61°3'35"W
Soufriere Town Hall, Soufriere
20 min walk • City hall
1 miE
13°51'15"N • 61°2'11"W
Toraille Falls, Soufriere
25 min walk • Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
0.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
11 min walk • Soufrière Estate, located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, was originally established in 1713 as a 2,000-acre estate granted to three Devaux brothers for services to King Louis XIV of France. Later on, mineral springs were discovered and were used as restorative baths by the French soldiers.

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Nearby attractions include Diamond Falls, Soufriere (4 min walk), St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere (6 min walk), Soufrière Estate, Soufriere (11 min walk), Coubaril, Soufriere (13 min walk).

Soufrière District, Soufriere

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Soufrière District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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