Soufriere

Soufriere

Soufriere is a picturesque town, located on the southwest coast of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.The oldest settlement on St. Lucia, it was an important trading center under the French. At its prime in the late 18th century, as many as 100 sugar and coffee plantations flourished in the vicinity. Even after almost two centuries of British rule, the French legacy here is still apparent in the names of people and places, their speech and some of the old town's architecture - enough to give the town character. Many natural attractions, like the sulphur springs, rainforest, waterfalls, botanical gardens, pristine coral reefs and the world famous Piton mountains are found in the area.

Attractions

Towering volcanic peaks and peaceful bays guarded by its coastal cliffs contribute to St. Lucia´s treasure of dramatic and interesting sights. On the north end of this island are the two famous pyramidal Pitons, half a mile high, and the now-silent Soufriere volcano you can walk into and explore.

Currency

The unit of currency in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, which is fixed at a rate of US$1.00=EC$2.67. Rates will vary a bit depending on where you exchange money, but US currency is also widely accepted. Most tourist shops and restaurants do accept credit cards.

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