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Start in the museum and interpretive center keck parking des moines that are set up in restored British officers quarters, which are on your right as you enter the park. There you will get an overview of the park and its military importance. Afterwards, you have a choice keck parking des moines of easy walks and moderate hikes through grasslands, gardens, and dry forest, along the coast, and up a couple of hills that offer fantastic views (Signal Hill is the tallest at 110m/365 ). Pigeon Point National Park is open daily, 9am to 5pm. The entrance fee is EC$10/US$4 for adults and EC$2.67/US$1 for kids ages five to 12.

The next fishing village keck parking des moines to the south, Laborie, is a giant step back to the past. Walk around the waterfront to see the colorful boats and chat with the friendly fishermen. Then, buy some fresh bread and drinks and hike (or drive the rocky, potholed road) up Morne Le Blanc for a picnic. You ll have majestic views of Vieux Fort and the island s southern plains from the shaded rest area at the summit.

If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle or want to hike, it s possible to continue past Pennville, around the tip of the island, to Capucin Cape on the northwest coast. The landscape and views are marvelous. Plans are being made to pave a road through the forest, but for now, this area offers excellent hiking. Allow about three hours to reach Capucin on foot.