Maria Island Nature Reserve

Maria Island Nature Reserve Nature reserve There are over eighty (80) plant species found on Maria Islands. Maria Major is 10.1 hectares and its little sister Maria Minor is 1.6 hectares.

The Maria Islands were declared a Nature Reserve in 1982 by the Government of Saint Lucia in recognition of their special function as a wildlife habitat and their unique flora and fauna. The island is home to five endemic reptile species such as the world’s rarest snake – the Kouwés snake (Saint Lucia Racer), The Saint Lucia whiptail (Zandou), The Worm Snake (non poisonous), The Pygmy and Rock gec

kos as well as several species of cacti and undisturbed tropical plants on the vertical cliff. The islands are set about one half mile from Pointe Sable on the South East coast of Saint Lucia. They are also major nesting sites for migratory birds which travel thousands of miles from the west coast of Africa to nest annually. It is usually closed for the nesting season which runs from May to August. This time frame is adjusted annually by the Saint Lucia Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture depending on the birds’ migratory patterns. The Saint Lucia National Trust has been conducting special environmental education tours to Maria Islands since the early 1980s. The Maria Island tour is a wonderful outing for the nature lover! It is many tours in one! The knowledgeable guide escorts visitors to Maria Major by a local fishing boat, which pulls ashore on one of the most spectacular white sand beaches. The exciting walk showcases the unique and breathtaking views of the town of Vieux Fort the Pitons and the entire Pointe Sable area. The waters around islands are surrounded by coral reefs, making them great for snorkeling. Maria Islands can be your own island in the sun for a day. Tours are done by appointments only!! Contact us today

You could be enjoying this view on a hot day! Book a tour with us today. Call 454-5014 for more info.
20/10/2020

You could be enjoying this view on a hot day! Book a tour with us today. Call 454-5014 for more info.

03/12/2019

comprises Maria Minor, in the foreground and Maria Major in the back. It is home to the , the world's rarest snake, and the Saint Lucia Whiptail lizard. The Reserve is also the nesting grounds of hundreds of migratory birds including Terns, Bo***es, Noddys and Frigate birds.

Book a tour by calling the 's southern office at 758-454-5014 or emailing [email protected].

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18/09/2019

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14/02/2019

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21/01/2019

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Maria Islands
Vieux Fort
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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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(758) 454-5014 or (758) 452-5005

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