Tropical Island Pictures: st Lucia Waterfalls

Millet Waterfall, Millet, st Lucia
The Millet "Circle the Center" River Walk takes you into the interior of st Lucia, about a 1/2 hour drive from the capital Castries. The walk is fun and educational, with lots of exciting flora and fauna to discover along the way, including many bird species. At the waterfall, visitors can relax, bathe, and enjoy local food and entertainment. Contact: Aaron Donovan Tel: 1 (758) 452-2411 or 452-7126

Latille Waterfall, Micoud , st Lucia
Latille Waterfall and Gardens is on the east coast a little way into the interior where the rainforest begins. The 20ft waterfall cascades into a deep "swimming pool." Visitors can also explore the scenic watercourse and additional pools downstream.The falls are accessed through a tranquil organically grown fruit, herbal and flower garden, with a charming wattle hut orientation centre. Contact: John Joseph Tel: 1 (758) 454-0202

Toraille Waterfall & Gardens, Soufriere, st Lucia
Near the town of Soufriere, just a stone’s throw from the scenic main road through the community of Fond St. Jaques, a breathtaking waterfall gushes 50 feet over a cliff side. A nature trail with quaint bridges and walkways leads you through the lush greens and dazzling colours of this tropical paradise. Changing rooms are nearby, as well as a seating area for picnics. Contact: Hilary Charlemagne, Tel 1 (758) 459-7473

En Bas Saut Waterfall, Soufriere, st Lucia
The Enbas Saut Falls trail is a remote 4km cut trail six miles East of Soufriere and at the foot of Mount Gimie, offering a combination of Rainforest, Cloud Forest, Elfin Woodlands and wildlife. Enbas Saut when translated to English means “below the falls”. Hence the trail is famous for its two cascading waterfalls and pools at the head of the Troumasse River. Contact the Forestry Department at Tel: 450-2231

Piton Waterfall, Soufriere, st Lucia
This warm water waterfall diverges from the Sulphur Springs, and is located near Soufriere on the way to the Jalousie Hilton Resort. After a 15 minute climb along a trail, you can take a rejuvenating bath under the waterfall or in one of the artificially constructed basins. The amount of concrete at this waterfall and the large tour groups which visit on certain days, reduce the natural appeal of this waterfall somewhat.

Diamond Falls Botanical Garden, Soufriere, st Lucia
This well-known tourist attraction offers a botanical garden whose signature attraction is a sulphurous waterfall. The restored Mineral Baths were originally built in 1784, just before the French revolution, with funds from King Louis XVI. Adjacent to the historic baths are more modern chlorinated plunge pools where bathing is possible for an additional fee. Bathing under the waterfall is prohibited.
Contact: Tel: 1 (758) 459-7565 soufestate@candw.lc www.diamondgardenandfalls.com

Saltibus Falls, Choiseul, st Lucia
Located just 20 minutes from Balenbouche Estate, this scenic 1 ½ hour st Lucia rainforest trail leads to several cascading waterfalls along the River Doree, where you can enjoy a refreshing bath in one of the natural pools. The Mount Grand Magasin Historic and Nature Trail continues on deeper into the rainforest and up to the summit of Grand Magasin. The trail is managed and maintained by the community of Saltibus, and all proceeds go towards the operation of the trail and community development initiatives.

Tours can be booked through Balenbouche Estate (Tel: 1 (758) 455-1244 or through the Saltibus Tourguide Association (Tel: 1-758 455-1307 or 455-1239)