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Maria Islands Nature Reserve, Castries

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Maria Islands Nature Reserve

PO Box 595, Castries, St. Lucia
758 452 5005
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Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Castries
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Home to a number of species of rare birds and other wildlife.
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Newark, Delaware
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59 reviews 59 reviews
32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
“Awesome experience, nothing like it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

First, this was one of the best experiences we had in St Lucia or on any trip. It is so unique and is a hidden gem that most will never experience. Alone on a beautiful island with endemic species and a truly amazing ecosystem. It is beautiful in all directions and complete peace and quiet. Even many locals have not... More

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Castries, Castries, St. Lucia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nature”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

If you like nature, outdoors and the beach, this is the place. Just of the coast, friendly locals, the village is picturesque and very relaxing. Good places to eat within minutes of the reserve! Birds and a variety of other flora and fauna!

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Gros Islet, St. Lucia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

It is great to see that people really are looking after this little hide-away that seeks to protect one of the rarest species on the planet, the Maria Island Lizard! Great work guys, keep it up.

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England
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81 reviews 81 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
148 helpful votes 148 helpful votes
“Wonderful experience at Maria Islands”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2008

Two of us and a guide headed out for the bigger of the two Maria Islands. My husband is a keen naturalist. Our guide, Donald Anthony, was excellent. This tour was booked through the National Trust. Donald picked us up in his jeep and we made the long journey down to the south. At Viex Fort we picked up a... More

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