Basseterre

Address: Basseterre, St. Kitts

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Good Place to Relax, Popular with Locals, Neighborhood, Town / City

One of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean, Basseterre is the capital of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies, making it an excellent jumping off point for exploration in the area. Owing to centuries of French and British colonial rule, this small hub of a now sovereign state is a delightful combination of European history and culture and island living, tourism and opportunities for repose.

Basseterre’s small, protected harbor is its most distinctive physical feature. The city itself is dived into two main areas, The Circus, which is geared towards tourists, and Independence Square, which contains the cathedral, courthouse and most of the older buildings. As the cultural and commercial center of the Federation, there are an assortment of iconic regional businesses, breweries, craft markets, museums, monuments, heritage sites, eateries and pubs. Points of interest include St. George's Anglican Church, which has endured fires, demolition, and hurricanes since 1670, the National Museum, Fort Thomas, and the Springfield Cemetery and Chapel.

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Review by Milton D, April 2013
Doing what: St Kitts Island Tour

St. Kitts very beautiful. My Island Tour was the best experience of all. Very friendly people. Motorists displayed much courtesy to pedestrians. My guide Osquin Morton, now my friend, was the greatest. Thank you St. Kitts for the pleasant memories. I will return and recommend you to friends. Milton Douglas.

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Review by grammie, December 2012
Doing what: St Kitts Shore Excursion: Discover St Kitts Tour

I enjoyed my tour of St Kitts, a really beautiful island. Our tour guide was very informative and pointed out a lot of interesting features. I would love to spend a week on the island in the future.

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Review by Danny S, December 2012
Doing what: St Kitts Shore Excursion: Discover St Kitts Tour

We really enjoyed our excursion. The people were very friendly and informative,and did what we were supposed to do. Our ship had to change its itinerary which put us in port on a different day. When I called to verify the change, it did not go well, but when we got to St.Kitts everything went as planned. Dock people were extremely helpful and had everything under control. Even the people there not with your company were very,very helpful.

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Practical Info

Due to its tropical latitude and lush green surrounding hills, St. Kitts is an ideal travel destination year-round. Both the Circus and Independence Square are excellent locales for the entire family, with plenty of options appropriate for children and adults alike.

Transportation around the city and surrounding area is accessible and affordable, with 5 bus lines servicing the Ferry Terminal, local colleges, and other significant destinations.