Balenbouche Plantation

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Hidden away amongst vibrant forests and quiet beaches on St Lucia’s south coast is Balenbouche Plantation, a captivating 60-acre (24-hectare) ecotourism site rich in heritage, culture, and nature. Formerly a colonial sugar plantation between the 1700s to the 1930s, in 1964 the Lawaetz family moved into the estate and slowly transformed it into an eco-friendly heritage and nature site. Tour the well-maintained sugar mill, plantation house, and grounds where you will find well-maintained gardens flourishing with orchids and an organic farm where tropical fruits such as coconuts, avocados, and mangoes grow. Take a short walk along one of the lush nature trails to reach one of the secluded beaches nearby, for a peaceful moment amongst the waves. The site is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entrance tickets are not included in our price and must be purchased separately. Self guided tours are possible but guided tours must be booked in advance separately from our service. To book a guided tour and for more information, please click here: https://www.balenbouche.com/tours/. Photo by JEFRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons