Sulphur Springs St. Lucia- Take a Dip in the World’s Only Drive-In Volcano!
Sulphur Springs is a volcano in St. Lucia that has a unique distinction. This Soufriere attraction is the only known drive-in volcano in the entire world! With relaxing mud pools that are reported by locals to have healing properties (and showers for rinsing off after a dip in the mud), it goes without saying that no trip to the Caribbean is complete without a visit to the St. Lucia volcano.
Where Is Sulphur Springs?
Sulphur Springs is located in Soufriere, St. Lucia and is one of the area’s most popular attractions. Popular for day trips and night dips alike, Sulphur Springs is easily accessible from virtually anywhere on the island. From Castries it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the St. Lucia volcano, while travel from Rodney Bay takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taxis and transfers are available to pick you up at your cruise port, resort, or rental property to take you to and from Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano.
Taxis and transfers are available to pick you up at your cruise port, resort, or rental property to take you to and from Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano.
More Sulphur Springs FAQs
Why does Sulphur Springs in Soufriere have such a unique smell?
The smell that comes out of Sulphur Springs is, as the name implies, sulphur. In fact, even the name of the town where the volcano is located, Soufriere, is derived from the French for sulphur. Other minerals in these springs include copper and iron.
How old is St. Lucia’s Sulphur Springs?
The St. Lucia drive-in volcano is estimated to be over 400,000 years old! It was around this time that a weak spot in the enormous crater collapsed, leading to a large scale upheaval of the lava beneath.
How hot are the Sulphur Springs mud baths?
While the hottest areas of Sulphur Springs boil at an astonishing 340 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius), the mud baths where visitors can take a relaxing dip are a much cooler, yet still hot, 110 degrees Fahrenheit or 45 degrees Celsius.
Whether the Main Feature or a Highlight, Make Sulphur Springs Part of Your Tour
The Sulphur Springs Soufriere volcano is an absolute must for every Caribbean visitor, and you will find that it is a part of the best tours St. Lucia has to offer.
With Real St. Lucia Tours, you can opt for a night bash that takes place at the volcano or you can enjoy it along with other incredibly highlights as part of the Island Expo and Cruise Expo tours.
In fact, with Real St. Lucia Tours, you can customize your excursion to make sure that you get to see and do the things that most excite you!
There’s a tour for everyone, regardless of how long you have to play, so make sure that you don’t miss the chance to soak in the incredible mud pools of St. Lucia Sulphur Springs.
The Sulphur Springs Soufriere volcano is an absolute must for every Caribbean visitor, and you will find that it is a part of the best tours St. Lucia has to offer.
With Real St. Lucia Tours, you can opt for a night bash that takes place at the volcano or you can enjoy it along with other incredibly highlights as part of the Island Expo and Cruise Expo tours.
In fact, with Real St. Lucia Tours, you can customize your excursion to make sure that you get to see and do the things that most excite you!
There’s a tour for everyone, regardless of how long you have to play, so make sure that you don’t miss the chance to soak in the incredible mud pools of St. Lucia Sulphur Springs.
