International jets land at Hewanorra International on the southern tip of the island, near Vieux Fort, where there are few accommodations. daka 90 In recent years, excellent accommodations have opened near the southern town of Soufri re. Mid-way up the west coast, Marigot Bay offers a cluster of small, but luxurious, hotels and inns.
An excellent drift dive is along the wall off Anse La Raye. Brightly colored fire coral is found at shallow depths, daka 90 and huge boulders cluster daka 90 on a slope below the wall. Turtles are often spotted in this area. Wreck divers enjoy exploring Lesleen M, a 165-foot freighter that was deliberately sunk at Anse La Raye in 1986 to create an artificial reef. Soft corals, sponges and hydroids daka 90 harbor juvenile fish at depths of 30 to 65. The freighter sits on an even keel in sand, and the hold and engine room are accessible.
North of the pier, before daka 90 you enter Portsmouth, you will see independent guides set up along the road with homemade signs advertising boat rides up the shady Indian River. This is a highly recommended tour since it offers a close-up look at a fascinating ecological zone inhabited by various freshwater creatures and hundreds of birds. Most of the guides know the river well and can spot rare plants and wildlife hidden along the marsh. Be sure to choose a rowboat rather than a powerboat, since the noise of a motor will detract from the peacefulness of the river and scare the wildlife. Negotiate a price before you set out, and expect to pay about EC$25/US$10 per person.
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