Things To Do
La Haut Plantation is ideal for nature lovers seeking tranquility or
casual adventure in the unspoiled Caribbean island of St. Lucia.
La Haut is only minutes away from most of the island's main nature
activities and many historic sites that provide once-in-a-lifetime
experiences:
Beaches :
Relax on the volcanic sand at Anse Chastanet, which offers excellent
scuba diving and snorkeling facilities. Take a water taxi to the Jalousie
beach and see the island from the sea. Best snorkeling on the island
under the cliffs by the Hummingbird beach. (20 minutes)
Rain Forest :
Breathe in the crisp, fresh air of the rain forest on the Edmund
Forest Reserve -Des Cartiers Nature Trail or Enbas Saut
Waterfall Trail in Fond St Jacques. Guides explain the abundant
vegetation, natural fauna and birds including St Lucia 's National
bird, the Amazona Versicolor or the Jacquot, better known as
St Lucia Parrot . (30 minutes)
Historic Town :
Stroll through the sleepy town of Soufriere with its classic colonial
architecture - virtually unchanged since it was established as the
first town of St. Lucia in 1746. Visit Saturday's vibrant farmer's
market (10 minutes)
Sulphur springs :
Gaze at the steamy, bubbling Sulphur Springs and bathe in its
therapeutic waters (under the bridge) which have been
compared to Marseilles , France . (15 minutes)
Waterfalls :
Swim or tour Diamond falls, Botanical Gardens, Mineral Baths,
Nature Trail & Old Mill said to be the original home of Napoleon's
wife, Josephine Bonaparte. Nearby are a number of other waterfalls
like the Piton Falls, Toraille or Spyke Waterfalls. (10 minutes)
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