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Mamiku GardensvsCastries Market
Mamiku Gardens and Castries Market are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Castries Market is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mamiku Gardens. Castries Market is ranked #1 in St. Lucia with accolades from 4 reviews like Concierge, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Mamiku Gardens
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
St. Lucia
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Fodor's "One of St. Lucia's largest and loveliest botanical gardens surrounds the hilltop ruins of the Micoud Estate." Full review
Lonely Planet "A relaxing focal point for any eastern day trip, the Mamiku botanical gardens are located on the grounds of a former plantation and boast an extensive collection of tropical flora." Full review
The Telegraph "Set back from the east coast, this 12-acre botanical garden is a scenic and tranquil spot." Full review
Castries Market
Concierge The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report Fodor's
Castries, St. Lucia
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Concierge "Lively Castries is no great beauty, but it's worth a visit for its daily market of handmade crafts, dried spices, and island produce."
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Do try to avoid the cruise-ship exoduses—keeping a wide berth from the Pointe Seraphine tax-free Shopping Centre in the harbor is a good start.
The Telegraph "Named after St Lucia's most famous poet and playwright, and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature, the grassy square is Castries' focal point." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The Castries Market has been the capital city's local food and flea market for the last century." Full review
Fodor's "This bustling market is at its liveliest on Saturday morning, when farmers bring their produce and spices to town—as they have for more than a century." Full review
