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ABOUT ST. LUCIA VOLCANO SULPHUR SPRINGS
Hi, and welcome to StLuciaVolcano.com! One of the most frequently asked questions by travelers is, "Is there a volcano in St. Lucia"? The answer is a resounding yes, and we have the St. Lucia volcano excursions that will bring you up close and personal.
Our volcano, known as Sulphur Springs, holds the distinction of being the world's only drive-in volcano, and you will find that our esteemed guides are filled with St. Lucia volcano facts that are sure to delight.
It is worth noting that the last St. Lucia volcano eruption occurred back in the late 1700's and was a steam eruption rather than a magma one. While it lies dormant, however, the volcano is still very hot. This heat lends itself to many boiling pools of water and mud. You can actually here the pots boiling long before you can see them, and when you do reach them, you will find that they are multicolored due to the many minerals they contain. At Sulphur Springs, which is located in Soufriere, travelers and locals often meet as the medicinal properties of the water are a draw for both crowds.
While there are mud baths that travelers can enjoy during St. Lucia volcano excursions, walking in the crater is no longer allowed, due to a guide who fell into the boiling water while jumping up and down on the crater. The guide was rescued, but his mishap has led to restrictions on where people are allowed to walk. The volcano in St. Lucia has a strong smell of sulphur, but this is actually a good thing even when it can be smelled from miles away, as the dissipation of the odor would mean that an eruption was coming.
Sound like something you want to see and enjoy? Then keep reading to learn more about our St. Lucia volcano hike!
Our volcano, known as Sulphur Springs, holds the distinction of being the world's only drive-in volcano, and you will find that our esteemed guides are filled with St. Lucia volcano facts that are sure to delight.
It is worth noting that the last St. Lucia volcano eruption occurred back in the late 1700's and was a steam eruption rather than a magma one. While it lies dormant, however, the volcano is still very hot. This heat lends itself to many boiling pools of water and mud. You can actually here the pots boiling long before you can see them, and when you do reach them, you will find that they are multicolored due to the many minerals they contain. At Sulphur Springs, which is located in Soufriere, travelers and locals often meet as the medicinal properties of the water are a draw for both crowds.
While there are mud baths that travelers can enjoy during St. Lucia volcano excursions, walking in the crater is no longer allowed, due to a guide who fell into the boiling water while jumping up and down on the crater. The guide was rescued, but his mishap has led to restrictions on where people are allowed to walk. The volcano in St. Lucia has a strong smell of sulphur, but this is actually a good thing even when it can be smelled from miles away, as the dissipation of the odor would mean that an eruption was coming.
Sound like something you want to see and enjoy? Then keep reading to learn more about our St. Lucia volcano hike!
