Hiking and nature in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Explore the diverse terrain of Saint Vincent, ranging from the 1,234-meter active La Soufrière volcano to the lush tropical rainforests of the Vermont Nature Trail. The island's geography features unique volcanic black sand beaches and man-made landmarks like the 19th-century Black Point Tunnel. These sites offer opportunities to observe endemic wildlife, such as the Saint Vincent Parrot, and visit filming locations from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise at Wallilabou Falls.

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Soufriere Volcano Peak

La Soufrière or Soufrière Saint Vincent is an active volcano on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Wallilabou falls

Twin waterfalls feeding into a natural swimming pool near the leeward coast. The site served as a primary filming location for Port Royal in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

Vermont Nature trail

A two-mile loop trail through tropical rainforest and secondary forest. It serves as a habitat for the endemic Saint Vincent Parrot and includes a dedicated birdwatching lookout within the reserve.

Black Point Tunnel

A 300-foot tunnel drilled through solid volcanic rock in 1815 to facilitate the transport of sugar from estates to the port. It is located adjacent to a black sand beach on the windward coast.

Rawacou

A coastal recreational park on the windward side featuring two black sand beaches and a man-made sea-water pool protected from the Atlantic surf by a large rock breakwater.