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Castries, Saint Lucia · North America

About Castries

Castries is worth a stop: 5 minutes from La Clery, 18km from Sulphur Springs, St. Lucia.

Castries is a town located in Castries, Saint Lucia. With a population of 20,000, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Castries sits in Saint Lucia. It's in the America/St Lucia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castries to your route.

About Castries

Castries ( ) is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean. The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as of May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi). Castries is on a flood plain and is built on

Read more reclaimed land. It houses the seat of government and the head offices of many foreign and local businesses. The city is laid out in a grid pattern. Its sheltered harbour receives cargo vessels, ferries and cruise ships. It houses duty-free shopping facilities such as Point Seraphine and La Place Carenage. Castries is the birthplace of Arthur Lewis, winner of the 1979 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, as well as of Derek Walcott, winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature.

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What are the best things to do in Castries?

Castries offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Castries located?

Castries is located in Castries, Saint Lucia, North America. The coordinates are 13.9957 latitude, -61.0061 longitude.

What is the population of Castries?

Castries has a population of approximately 20,000 people, making it a town in Saint Lucia.

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Quick Information

Population
20,000
Continent
North America
Country
Saint Lucia
Region
Castries
Timezone
America/St_Lucia
Coordinates
13.9957, -61.0061

Tags

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Worth the detour from Castries

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Sulphur Springs, St. Lucia

The world's only drive-in volcano, with bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and natural hot spring baths in a volcanic crater.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

The Pitons, St. Lucia

Twin volcanic spires rising dramatically 770 meters from the Caribbean Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage icon of the Lesser Antilles.

22 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Castries.

Ciceron

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

1 km awayPop. 2,471

Pavée

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

2 km awayPop. 1,028

Bagatelle

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

3 km awayPop. 1,084

Entrepôt

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

3 km awayPop. 1,048

La Clery

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

4 km awayPop. 1,242

Bocage

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

4 km awayPop. 1,420

Morne Doudon

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

4 km awayPop. 1,176

Bisee

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

5 km awayPop. 12,980

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