Essence of St Lucia: A Heritage Experience
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Port
Castries, Saint Lucia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$89.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Head to Greenwood Terrace, where you will stroll through the grounds accompanied by your knowledgeable guide. Learn about the tropical fruit trees and flowering plants growing here in abundance. See a traditional medicinal herb garden and learn how the islanders' forefathers used these herbs and how they are still used today. This is an important part of local folklore.
Travel back in time as you view the ancient Arawak pots used in the production of cane sugar products and cassava flour, an old chicken coop and the outdoor cooking fireplace. The baking oven made out of stone is still used today for baking bread. Discover the secrets of local coconut oil and of bay rum -- a product of the tasty bay leaf. These items reveal the culture of a Creole kitchen.
Learn about traditional Creole headwear and costumes, and view an informative display of historical items, artifacts and utensils used by Amerindians, Europeans and Africans at the mini-museum on site.
Savor and enjoy a variety of tropical fruits, island delicacies and local rums -- literally a taste of local life.
Continue to the town of Gros Islet to visit the beautiful Roman Catholic parish church of St Joseph the Worker, which was built in 1763 and stands sentry in the small town.
Notes:
The route is winding. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication.