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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapCapital port of a Caribbean island, known for the Pitons and tropical nature

Castries

Castries · Saint Lucia · View on map

The capital of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. Known for lush volcanic scenery and the iconic Pitons, a World Heritage Site, it is a tropical resort port with lively markets, hot springs, and beautiful beaches.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Castries · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 20,000 in the capital region
Population
A tropical climate. Warm and humid year-round, with a dry season from December to May and a rainy season from June to November (hurricane season).
Climate
English (Saint Lucian Creole is also spoken)
Language
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD; US dollars are also accepted)
Currency
December to April, the dry season
Best time to visit
Local food
The national dishgreen fig and saltfishalong with callaloo and fresh seafood.
Sights
Views of the Pitons (World Heritage Site)Soufriere volcanic hot springs and mud bathsMarigot BayRoman Catholic Cathedral and Central Market
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
22°Jan
29°
21°Feb
30°
22°Mar
30°
23°Apr
31°
24°May
31°
25°Jun
31°
24°Jul
32°
24°Aug
32°
24°Sep
32°
23°Oct
31°
23°Nov
30°
22°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1995–2006 · Station: LE LAMENTIN · about 64.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)109 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer are much cheaper; water costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

EC$2.00
Water 500 ml
EC$5.00
Coffee
EC$28.00
Inexpensive meal
EC$6.00
Local beer
EC$11.00
Big Mac

Prices in Castries (St. Lucia). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

UVF
Hewanorra International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 31 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Castries”, “Saint Lucia” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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