Saint Lucia Local Customs

Mango + Rum= Yum

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Mango + Rum= Yum
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Colada Time
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Sipping some Rum Punch
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Ahh...delicious rum punch
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Bounty Rum

by cjg1

The national Rum of St. Lucia is Bounty. The rum has been enjoyed by islanders since 1972. During our trip we enjoyed several rum drinks made with Bounty that were very good. The Rum makes a nice gift for the folks back home and is available duty free in the towns, resorts and airport shops.

Piton Lager

by cjg1

Piton Lager is the local brew of St. Lucia. It's brewed and bottled on the island and is raher good.During our last visit to St. Lucia I enjoyed many Piton while at the pool or beach. It's light and refreshing when laying out in the heat.

Ask don't remain silent on buses

by debcox

When taking the bus at any point on the island, it's best to tell the driver where you are going before sitting on the bus, that way when he gets to your destination he can stop for you, or if you already know the stop ask the bus to stop when you get to a certain point by saying "bus stop" or "stopping here".Also check the price list stuck inside of the bus, you may find it on the window or hanging behind the drivers seat, then you can know the exact amount you should pay for your journey. Asking a local can also be helpful, as some of the drivers can overcharge you. Through my knowledge they tend to do that to tourists a lot. But some of them are really nice.

Washing clothes in the river

by jessicadf

We were told by our taxi driver that often the women wash clothes in the rivers (like in other countries I've visited). He said this when we were driving through Souffriere, and the river would still be warm from the hotsprings, up river. I'm not sure if he meant only the women in Souffriere, or all over the island. I suspect it's island-wide.

Block party, Gros Islet

by gcmm

this fishing village, not far from the Rex Hotel, transforms itself every Friday night into a colorful carnival scene, featuring soca and reggae music and a "jump up" (dancing in the streets).It can be a very crowded place and some times you may not feel safe. Don't bring much with you and you should be o.k.We went there and it was o.k nothing spectacular...Music is good though..

Market in Castries

by bianchis

For an adventure straight out of National Geographic, go see the piles exotic fruits and veggies at the Castries Market and Vendors Arcade. In the centre of the capital is Derek Walcott Square, named after St Lucia's Nobel Prize for Literature winner.