Castries Attractions
Banana plantation © jimp79
Marquis Estate
St Lucia’s economy is based primarily on the cultivation
of export crops, particularly bananas and copra. Several estates on
the island are open to visitors. The largest, the Marquis Estate,
is located just outside Castries and offers tours of the working
plantation to illustrate how the crops are grown and
processed. The tour includes a scenic drive along St Lucia’s
northeast coast into the countryside, a visit to an old sugar mill
and a boat ride on the Marquis River. After tourism, banana
production is Saint Lucia's major industry but it is currently
facing severe difficulties due to US protectionism.
Telephone: 452 3762
