Shine bright like a diamond Near the town of Soufrière and the iconic Pitons, Diamond Falls are fed by St Lucia’s famous sulphur springs, which bubble up to the surface of an ancient volcanic crater. As far back as the late 18th century, the warm mineral-rich waters were known for their therapeutic properties, and the …
Shine bright like a diamond
Near the town of Soufrière and the iconic Pitons, Diamond Falls are fed by St Lucia’s famous sulphur springs, which bubble up to the surface of an ancient volcanic crater. As far back as the late 18th century, the warm mineral-rich waters were known for their therapeutic properties, and the first baths were built here in 1784 (for the benefit of French troops). Destroyed in the “Brigand Wars”, the baths were restored and opened to the public in the 1980s. Today, visitors can soak in the outdoor baths, explore the surrounding botanical gardens, and marvel at “the Caribbean’s most colourful waterfall” plunging nearly 60 feet into a natural pool. The sulphur, copper, magnesium, and other minerals in the water have stained the rock face, and its natural kaleidoscope changes continuously.