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Ravine Poisson
ℹ️Practical info — Ravine Poisson
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Prepare for cooler temperatures and higher humidity in this central highland village.
- Renting a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended for navigating the steep, forested roads.
- It is a great starting point for hiking the central ridges of Saint Lucia.
- Always pack rain gear, as sudden showers are common in the watershed area.
🍽 Food
The national dish, often found at small roadside stops.
Roasted or fried, a hearty staple from the forested surroundings.
A warming, spiced beverage excellent for the cooler highland climate.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look out for bananas and mangoes grown in the valleys.
Purchase authentic flavors from rural vendors along the roads.
Pull over safely on the roadside to look out over the dense forest.
Explore the lush surroundings away from the traffic.
Water temperature…
Ravine Poisson is a community tucked away in the central highlands of Saint Lucia, primarily remembered for the catastrophic landslide of 1938, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the island's history. A dedicated memorial site within the village pays tribute to the victims and remains a significant cultural landmark for the residents. Geographically, the area is part of the fertile Cul de Sac watershed, where the combination of high rainfall and rich soil supports extensive agriculture. The village serves as a hub for the cultivation of plantains and various tropical fruits, which are staples of the local economy. Nearby, the Goldsworthy Tunnel represents a vital piece of engineering that facilitates travel through the rugged interior terrain. For visitors, Ravine Poisson provides a glimpse into the traditional agrarian lifestyle of Saint Lucia, surrounded by the towering ridges of the central mountain range and dense tropical forests.
- Location: St. Lucia
- Top sights: Mabouya Valley · Marc Marc
- Nearby: Balata East (4 km)
- Population: ~1.003 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 68 | 44 | 48 | 97 | 102 | 136 | 154 | 180 | 182 | 189 | 159 | 85 |
Geography
Facts
- Ravine Poisson has a population of about 600.
- The port handles around 150 tons of fish annually.
- The village is 5 km north of Gros Islet.
- First settlement occurred around 1880.
- Average water temperature is 28°C.
- The village area is approximately 0.5 km².
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