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locally: St. Kitts
Sugar ruins, scenic railways, and the quietest luxury in the Leewards.
St. Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas. St. Kitts has the fortresses and the scenic railway; Nevis has the hot springs and the old plantation inns. Together they offer a Caribbean that feels like it did 30 years ago.
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Currency
XCD
USD accepted
Language
English
Power
Type A/B/D/G
230V · 60Hz
Driving
Left
UK-style
Airport
SKB
Robert
Emergency
911
Police · Fire
Brimstone Hill Fortress — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Central Forest Reserve National Park
Southeast Peninsula land and marine park
Green vervet monkey conservation
Monthly breakdown
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Major events
St. Kitts Music Festival
Nevis Culturama
St. Kitts Carnival (Sugar Mas)
17.35°N, 62.83°W
A massive 18th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cliff with panoramic views.
17.15°N, 62.58°W
A challenging rainforest hike to the cloud-shrouded summit of Nevis Peak at 3,232 feet.
17.23°N, 62.71°W
A relaxed beach on St. Kitts's southeast peninsula with views across to Nevis.
Salted cod simmered with tomatoes, peppers, and onions — the Kittitian staple.
A thick goat stew flavored with cloves and breadfruit — the national dish.
Deep-fried conch battered with local seasoning.
Crime
Both islands are very safe, but avoid walking unlit roads at night.
Transport
The ferry between St. Kitts and Nevis can be rough — take motion sickness precautions.
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