Saint Lucia is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Castries. January and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Saint Lucia
Piton Mountains (mountain) — UNESCO volcanic twin peaks (Gros Piton 798 m, Petit Piton 743 m) rising from the Caribbean Sea — the ultimate Caribbean icon.
Soufrière Drive-In Volcano (natural) — World's only "drive-in volcano" — sulphurous bubbling mud pools and steam vents in the Qualibou caldera.
Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay (beach) — Saint Lucia's most popular beach — steady trade-wind conditions make it ideal for watersports, volleyball, and sunset drinks.
Diamond Botanical Gardens (natural) — Colonial gardens watered by mineral-rich hot-spring streams — an 1785 sulphur waterfall stains the rocks yellow and green.
Marigot Bay (natural) — Pirouetting yachts in a sheltered double-bay — named by National Geographic as "one of the most beautiful bays in the world."
Sugar Beach (Jalousie) (beach) — Volcanic black-sand beach nestled between the two Pitons — the backdrop is used in countless Caribbean photography campaigns.
Gros Islet Street Party (city) — Every Friday night the sleepy fishing village transforms into a full-island street carnival — rum punch and soca music until dawn.
Anse Chastanet Reef (natural) — Shore-dive heaven — rich coral gardens 20 m deep off the hotel beach, nudibranch, seahorses, and night octopus shows.
Castries Central Market (city) — Covered colonial waterfront market overflowing with roti, pepperpot, spices, and hand-carved St Lucian craft.
Millet Bird Sanctuary (natural) — Rainforest reserve for the endemic Saint Lucia Parrot (Jacquot) — 600+ species sightings and a well-maintained canopy trail.