Pic du Paradis (Route de Pic du Paradis, Saint Martin) – between Saint Martin’s main town of Marigot and Grand Case, Pic du Paradis (or “Paradise Peak”) is the highest point on this island (at 424 meters) – located toward the center of the island. Obviously, it appeals to eco-tourists, and offers those reach it […]
Pic du Paradis (Ruta de Pic du Paradis, San Martín) – entre la ciudad principal de San Martín de Marigot y Grand Case, Pic du Paradis (o “Paradise Peak”) es el punto más alto de esta isla (a 424 metros) – ubicado hacia El centro de la isla. Obviamente, atrae a los ecoturistas y ofrece […]
Hope Estate Archaeological Site (Grand Case, Saint Martin) — The remains of an Arawak village were found on this one-hectare plateau, 80 metres above sea level and overlooking the Grand Case plain. These American Indians arrived here from South America around 550BC and established a large circular-shaped village here, which they occupied until 450AD, leaving […]
Sitio arqueológico en Hope Estate (Grand Case, Saint Martin) — los restos de un pueblo Arawak se encontraron en esta meseta de una hectárea, a 80 metros sobre el nivel del mar y con vistas a la llanura de Grand Case. Estos indios estadounidenses llegaron aquí desde Sudamérica alrededor del año 550 aC y establecieron […]
Fort Willem I (Sint Maarten) — Built by the English in 1801, during the occupation of Sint Maarten, the fort was first known as Fort Trigge, after the officer who had ordered its construction. Captured by the Dutch, it was renamed Fort Willem I, as a tribute to the King of Holland. With breath taking […]
Fort Willem I (Sint Maarten) — construido por los ingleses en 1801, durante la ocupación de Sint Maarten, el fuerte se conoció por primera vez como Fort Trigge, después del oficial que había ordenado su construcción. Capturado por los holandeses, pasó a llamarse Fort Willem I, como un homenaje al Rey de Holanda. Con impresionantes […]
Fort Louis (Saint Martin) — Overlooking Marigot Bay and with views across to Anguilla, Fort Louis was built in 1789 by the people of Marigot under the command of Jean Sébastien de Durat, then governor of Saint Martin and Saint Barths on behalf of the French Crown. The primary purpose of the fort was to […]
Fort Louis (Saint Martin) — con vistas a la bahía de Marigot y con vistas a Anguila, Fort Louis fue construido en 1789 por la gente de Marigot bajo el mando de Jean Sébastien de Durat, entonces gobernador de Saint Martin y Saint Barths en nombre del Corona francesa El objetivo principal de la fortaleza […]
Anse des Pères (Friars Bay Beach) –– the very scenic Friars Bay Beach is a sheltered, family friendly beach in the northwest of the island. The beach is famous for its two well-known beach restaurants, Friars Bay Beach Café and Kali’s Beach Bar. By day, visitors relax by the calm waters of the Caribbean sea, […]
Shipwreck Shop (42 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten) – this retailer has 16 stores (under names like Lord & Hunter, Island Living and Boardwalk) all over the island that stock a little of everything: colorful hammocks, hand-crafted jewelry, and the local Guavaberry liqueur, but the “flagship” store on Front Street in Philipsburg has the largest […]