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Basseterre
About Basseterre
Located on St Kitts of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Basseterre is a quiet place. People go here for rest an relaxation more then anything else, so if you want an active vacation this is not the place for you, but if you want to hang back and enjoy the peace, this place is ideal.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Mount Liamuiga
- Wingfield Plantation – (also known as) Romney Manor
- The Body Haven Spa & Cosmetic Store
- Frigate Bay
- Rain Forest
- Trinity Stables–horseback riding
- Kenneth’s Dive centre–scuba diving and snorkling
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Tomb of Sir Thomas Warner
- Independence Square
- St George’s Church
- Berkeley Memorial
- St. Christopher Heritage Society
- Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Basseterre, places such as
- St Kitts Island Tour
- Nevis Island Tour
- Botanical Garden of Nevis
- Scenic drives
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 15.5 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC -4
- Weather: Average temperatures are around the 26˚C with about 21˚C in winter and 30˚C in summer. Average precipitation is 116.5 cm annually
- Emergency tel. number: 911
- Tourist Assistance Service: St Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Tourism tel. nr.: 465 2602 or 465 4040
- Note: not to be confused with Basse Terre, capital of Guadeloupe
Local transport
- Bus–privately owned minivans
- Taxis
- Ferryboats
- Planes
- Scenic Railway
Inbound transport
- Airport: Connecting flights from San Juan, Antigua, St. Maarten or Guadeloupe
- Boat: Basseterre has a large harbor with excellent cruising possibilities and lovely views along the way
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