St Lucia

Quick facts

• The Pitons, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, are volcanic spires that rise sharply from the Caribbean Sea, with Gros Piton reaching a height of 798 meters (2,621 feet).
• The Sulphur Springs in Soufrière is known as the world's only drive-in volcano, allowing visitors to explore its geothermal activity up close.
• St. Lucia is home to the world's only known drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, which features bubbling mud pools and mineral-rich hot springs.
• The island's rainforest covers approximately 19% of its total area, providing habitat for diverse species including the endangered St. Lucia parrot, also known as the Jacquot.
• The annual St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, which started in 1992, attracts artists and visitors from around the world, celebrating music and culture over ten days in May.

Travel details

Country

St Lucia

Wind (now)

9 km/h

Coordinates

13.9094, -60.9789