Top Things to do in Guadeloupe
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Things to do in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe including La Desirade, La Soufriere Volcano, Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet), Plage Manbia, Les Saintes, St. Anne Beach, Jardin Botanique de Deshaies, Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles), Anse du Souffleur, Petite Terre.
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1. La Desirade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
For those people who really want to get away from it all, this former leper colony is the least visited island in the Guadeloupe archipelago.
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I had found La Desirade at the Pointe des chateaux. At the top of the Pointe, they indicated on a map that that the islands were La Desirade. Many among us did the same. One said: "It is so cool!" Worthwhile to see!
2. La Soufriere Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 968 reviews
The highest mountain in the lesser Antilles is also a volcano and an important landmark of Guadeloupe's landscape.
Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States
We never made it to the top because Mother Nature got in the way with wind, rain, fog. Still the effort was satisfying and the occasional breaks in the weather allowed us to see spectacular vistas of countryside and the Caribbean. Not for the faint of heart but well worth the effort. As others have said this is a climb, especially the last portion, and coming down is definitely more difficult if the weather is bad. Good footwear, layers of clothing and water are a necessity.
3. Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet)
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4.5 based on 971 reviews
You know you need lots of vacation photos, so why not take them here? These three waterfalls showcase the natural beauty of the tropical landscape.
Reviewed By thomasbY399FC
We parked the car at the end of the Carbet road where the trail to the third fall starts. Trekking with a 9yr and a 4yr-old kid took about an hour, but could have been done in say half an hour if we'd been adults alone. The trek through the tropical forest was very nice. Forget the slippers and opt for good walking shoes. The third fall is the lowest, but is well worth the visit, as the flow is substantial and falls straight down in the pool which gives free water massage for those who are courageous enough to cross the pond and get hundreds of liters of water poured down per second on top of you. I continued the trek with my 9yr-old for the second fall but turned around appx half-way since my kid was tired (and he wanted to go back to the inn where a well-chrorinated pool was waiting... Kids...) All in all, it's a great way to spend half a day, and don't forget your picnic.
4. Plage Manbia
5. Les Saintes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
Reviewed By Jonslandrover - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
We stayed two nights on the Island, It is lovely! - be prepared to walk or hire bikes or scooters (But these are too noisy!) - take your time to visit Fort Napoleon - really interesting but leave to get there early as it gets so hot! Don't bother with Pain du Sucre Beach, instead head for Les Pompiers - it has palms, picnic benches and the most beautiful bay! Even Swimming on the beach at Anse du Fonde is lovely, followed up by breakfast at one of the Boulangeries - Wonderful Experience
6. St. Anne Beach
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4.5 based on 1,993 reviews
Plage très sympas et familiale, idéal pour les familles avec petits enfants. Guadeloupe Activités. Plusieurs activités.
Reviewed By monikaKalicinska - Roznov pod Radhostem, Czech Republic
If you are looking for a perfect catalogue-like beach, then that`s the correct choice. Crystal clear water, white sand and coconut trees are the real caribbean treasure.
7. Jardin Botanique de Deshaies
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4.5 based on 5,110 reviews
A Spectacular Botanical Garden and Wildlife Park Open to the public since the 1st April 2001, the Botanical Gardens at Deshaies are a recent creation. This park, whose youth is imperceptible, has very quickly imposed itself as the place to be for nature enthusiasts and lovers of tropical plants. Situated on the windward coast of Basse-Terre, 100m in altitude up above the town of Deshaies, the garden stretches out over 5 hectares of sloping mountainside. Its favourable location guarantees beautiful views over the coast and an unrivalled vantage-point overlooking the bay of Deshaies. The site was already home to a nursery created by Guy Blandin, a plant-lover who brought rare and unknown plant species from his travels around the world back to Guadeloupe. Many of them unfortunately disappeared when Cyclone Hugo hit and severely damaged the island in 1989. The humorist Michel Colluci, also known as Coluche, acquired the property in 1979. A few years later, in 1985, he invited his friend Michel Gaillard, an interior landscaper in mainland France, to set up his nursery there in exchange for taking care of the property's garden. A year later, the death of Coluche brought the future of the property back into question. Michel Gaillard bought back the property in 1991 to honour the memory of his friend, with the idea in mind of creating a botanical garden. This risky and ambitious project required several years of planning, of research into its feasibility and then of execution. The garden was finally brought about in accordance with Michel Gaillard's and the landscaper Samuel Craquelin's plans. Over the course of the path which snakes its way through the gardens, visitors today discover a world of real abundance: a world with 800 species of plant all brought together, with several animal species, which were introduced much to the delight of children, and with the most spectacular and unexpected landscapes following one after the other. Tourists are invited on an unforgettable walk amidst fifteen or so different scenes.
Reviewed By sasnet - Rosmalen, The Netherlands
Very nice garden with flowers, trees, plants, parrots, hummingbirds and flamingos. The restaurant has a terrace with beautiful view and good coffee. Play area for small children and a café. All the names of the plants, trees and flowers are in French, would be nice if this is in English too. Some warnings like not to feed the birds with fish food are in English so.. We spend a couple of hours walking in the garden and had a coffee too. 15.50 euro's is a good price.
8. Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles)
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4.5 based on 2,518 reviews
Reviewed By KarenF446 - Edmonton, Canada
Nice place for a walk and full of exotic animals. It rained while we were there, but there were enough sheltered viewing spots that we were able to dodge the rain and still visit with the animals. Cages seemed spacious and sheltered from the heat. Featured a bridge walk that overlooked some of the enclosures, while also providing a fun diversion especially for the kids.
9. Anse du Souffleur
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4.5 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By wickit542016 - Toronto, Canada
Great beach, very calm water, lots of shade and many food choices, who could ask for more Just down the road past the cemetery is the place where good snorkeling can be found
10. Petite Terre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By Sebmg - Paris, France
A reel paradise that you will have to share with other tourists also came by boats,the only way to get to this island. An amazing wild life,you walk among iguanas and you swimm with sharks,turtles and many other fishes: INCREDIBLE and so many memorables moments... you spend the day,you eat under the palm trees and you enjoy paradise.
