Guadeloupe (Les Saintes) - Imp. De La Batterie, Terre-de-Haut 97137 Les Saintes Guadeloupe

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Location: located in the commune of Bouillante in Guadeloupe.

The Cousteau Reserve is a protected marine area. It owes its name to "Commandant Cousteau", French naval officer and great oceanographic explorer, who declared that this site should be preserved.
An area of around 400 hectares around îlet Pigeon has been preserved to protect the seabed and limit fishing.
First dives and snorkeling excursions are organized to discover numerous species of coral, tropical fish, sea turtles and much more.
In January and February, you can hear the humpback whales on parade offshore...

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The Maison du cacao is located in the heart of an ancient cocoa-growing region. As you stroll through the botanical garden, you'll discover the origins of chocolate and how the cocoa tree is cultivated through its various stages of growth.
Originating in Guadeloupe in the 17th century, cocoa cultivation is rooted in the country's history. It bears witness to a past rich in tradition.
Your visit ends with an instructive explanation of how cocoa paste is made, and a tasting of 100% cocoa island chocolate.

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On Basse-Terre, in the commune of Trois Rivières, the Parc archéologique des roches gravées is easily accessible on foot via a footpath.
Discover the site's hidden treasures and its 230 engravings, the most impressive of which are representations of busts and faces.
The origin of such works of art dates back to the time of the Arawak Indians, who made their home on the island.
The engravings on the rocks are a formidable testimony to the presence of this people in Guadeloupe.
The park also boasts countless botanical treasures, including medicinal plants much used by the Amerindians. The Parc des roches gravées (Engraved Rocks Park) is the most beautiful site in the world for the display of engravings made by the Arawak Indians.

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The Chutes de la Rivière du Grand Carbet is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Lesser Antilles. The river undoubtedly owes its name to the Amerindian village of carbets (large open huts used as shelters) that was built not far from its mouth.
The Grand Carbet River rises on the eastern flank of La Soufrière. Its sulphurous waters are cleared by three waterfalls before flowing into the sea 11 km down the island's Atlantic coast.
It is said that Christopher Columbus, when he landed in Guadeloupe in November 1493, saw the first two waterfalls from the shore of Capesterre Belle-Eau.

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• The first Chute is a two-stage, 115 m jump (3 hours' drive from the parking lot).
• The second Chute, 110 m high, is the best-known (45 min. AR from the parking lot).
• The third falls from a height of 20 m into a magnificent circular pool. It is most impressive for its sheer volume of water.

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Reached via the Route de la Traversée, this is a highlight of Guadeloupe's natural heritage. A safe, well-maintained path plunges you into a magnificent exotic setting!
The zoological park offers you the chance to see animals such as racoons, iguanas, monkeys, parrots, turtles, scolopendres, toads and many other species.
The walk continues in the canopy, where you'll experience the tropical forest from the top of the tallest trees. A unique adventure!

Location: Bouillante, Guadeloupe

The Réserve Cousteau is a protected marine area.
It was named after "Commandant Cousteau", French naval officer and great oceanographic explorer, who declared that this site should be preserved.
An area of around 400 hectares around the îlet Pigeon is preserved to protect the seabed and limit fishing.
Dive trips and snorkeling tours are organized to discover numerous species of coral, tropical fish, sea turtles and much more.
In January and February, you can hear the songs of humpback whales as they parade offshore....

Location: north of Bouillante, not far from the small fishing village

Malendure beach is one of the few black sand beaches in Guadeloupe, due to its proximity to the volcano.
Facing the famous Ilets Pigeon, Malendure beach is a must for scuba diving and seabed enthusiasts!
Known for its rich seabed, turtle sightings are not uncommon.
Malendure beach is a meeting place for divers and tourist activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving initiation or a glass-bottom boat trip.
A choice for everyone!

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La Soufrière, nicknamed "the old lady", is an active volcano located in Guadeloupe, in the national park of the same name, in the south of the island of Basse-Terre. The commune of Basse-Terre, capital of the overseas department, lies some ten kilometers to the southwest, with the Carbet Falls on its eastern flank. It is the island's only active volcano, currently in a state of eruptive rest.‍
La Soufrière is part of a volcanic complex made up of the Carmichaël, Nez Cassé, Échelle, Citerne and Madeleine volcanoes. It is one of nine active volcanoes in the Lesser Antilles.