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- Caribbean
- St Lucia
- Castries
- Soufriere
Soufriere
Soufriere in the south is the oldest settlement on the island,
having served as the French capital in the 18th century. The
deep-water port stands at the base of St Lucia's main landmarks,
the two towering extinct volcanoes known as the Pitons, rising to
2,619 feet (798m) above sea level. The town itself is pretty, with
a cluster of colourfully painted arcaded buildings against a
background of dense jungle. Most visitors, however, are drawn by
the nearby attraction of the 'drive-in' volcano, Mount Soufriere,
where it is possible to enter by car into an ancient volcanic
crater filled with sulphur springs and steam geysers. Also at
Soufriere are the Diamond Mineral Baths, the Diamond Waterfall and
the Diamond Botanical Gardens.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is
widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar
(XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100
cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments
and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries,
Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to
Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards
are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most
hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureaux
in Castries.
Opening Times
The crater is open from 9am to 5pm
daily
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