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Guadeloupe is an insular region of France. The country is in the Leeward Islands, which is a part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. Guadeloupe offers tourists an evocative mix of natural beauty and well-off French and Creole culture. Its food, culture, and language reflect the country’s tie with the France. The country resembles a butterfly in shape with two main islands, Basse-Terre in the west and Grande Terre in the east, separated by a thin mangrove channel named the Riviere Salee. The coastline of Guadeloupe is rimmed by palm-lined beaches. The interior part of the country is verdant and mountainous with hot springs, waterfalls, and an active volcano. All islands of the country boast excellent opportunities for photography, birding, hiking, and water sports such as swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
Popular Destinations in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe National Park
Guadeloupe National Park is designated World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
The park is located on Bass e-Terre Island and often draw hordes of
tourists every year. Guadeloupe National Park includes 300 kilometers of
hiking trails, La Soufriere Volcano, Col de la Mateliane Mountain Pass, and
a wide range of flora and fauna, encompassing around 100 species of orchids
and around 11 species of bats. The park is also an excellent place to visit
for birdwatchers as it boasts diversity with resident species such as the
pearly-eyed thrasher, Lesser Antillean pewee, and black woodpecker. An
excellent way to tour the park is via Route de la Traversee, which is a
picturesque trans-coastal highway passing through the tropical forest of
imposing bamboo and mahogany trees. Along this route are lots of picnic
areas, lookouts, jungle waterfalls, and a roadside center at Maison de la
Foret. Tourists can also stop for a refreshing swim at Cascade aux
Ecrevisses, a beautiful waterfall gushing into a pond.
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin Natural Reserve
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin Natural Reserve is nestled between the northern
shores of Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre. It is a 15,000-hectare reserve
boasting mangrove forests, coral reefs, mudflats, turquoise lagoons, tiny
islets, and seagrass meadows, as well as several transitional areas where
sustainable human activity is allowed. The reserve, together with
Guadeloupe National Park, forms the UNESCO-listed Guadeloupe Archipelago
Biosphere Reserve. Some of the prolific marine lives living within the
reserve are sea urchins, turtles, giant sponges, and a remarkable diversity
of fish. Birdwatchers can spot species such as herons, kingfishers, frigate
birds, and pelicans. Tourists can explore the reserve on a guided boat tour
named the Blue Lagoon tour.
Marie-Galante Island
Marie-Galante, named the Big Pancake by its natives, is a flat and round
island popular for its beautiful beaches. Tourism and sugar farming are the
main industries here. Swimming, sunbathing, and hiking are all popular
activities that tourists can enjoy on the island. Chateau Murat, built in
1839, was the biggest sugar plantation in the country, and its eco-museum
honours the island’s arts and culture, especially the rich history of its
sugar industry.
Best Time to Visit Guadeloupe
Weather-wise, the best time to take Guadeloupe flights is from December to May. It is dry period in the country most suitable for sightseeing. It is also the peak tourism season in the country. Tourists are advised to book tickets in advance to get cheap flights to Guadeloupe as airfares ten d to rise during peak season.