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Guadeloupe features mountains, rainforest, waterfalls, and beaches (Photodisc)


Guadeloupe Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Guadeloupe Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Guadeloupe, the French Caribbean's butterfly-shaped archipelago, consists of two main islands. Grande-Terre to the east contains the major resort area and the popular city Pointe-a-Pitre; Basse-Terre, to the west, has mountainous terrain with primeval rainforest, towering waterfalls, and a 4,813-foot active volcano, La Soufriere. Other islands in the chain include Marie-Galante to the southeast, La Désirade to the east, and Saintes Islands—Terre d'en Haut and Terre d'en Bas—to the south. A bridge over the Rivière Salée joins the two main islands. Most visitors arrive in Pointe-a-Pitre, a busy city with a French provincial feel and a selection of outdoor markets. Unlike many Caribbean islands famous for either beaches or lush, mountainous rainforests, Guadeloupe has both, drawing hikers and divers to its rich natural treasures.

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Hotels

expert favorite hotel
Club Med La Caravelle
Quart Carvelle
Ste. Anne, Guadeloupe
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 10.1 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel

Le Creole Beach Hotel
Pointe De La Verdure Pointe De La Verdure
Gosier, Guadeloupe
Distance: 10.1 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel

Hotel Anse des Rochers (Hotel Anchorage)
97118 Saint Francois
Saint Francois, Guadeloupe
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 16.3 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel


Attractions

expert favorite attraction
Aquarium de la Guadeloupe
off route N4
Pl. Creole
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Distance: 0.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Aquarium de la Guadeloupe is a top-rated French... Read More
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel

expert favorite attraction
Jardin Botanique de Deshaies (Botanical Garden)
Basse-Terre
97126 Deshaies
Deshaies, Guadeloupe
Distance: 11.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Botanical Garden, located in the picturesque village of Deshaies, displays over 200 varieties of local plants.... Read More
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel

Tip Top Cruises
Grande-Terre
35, résidence de la Presqu'île - Marina Bas-du-Fort
Sr. Francois, Guadeloupe
Distance: 12.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Tip Top Cruises offer day yacht charters and marine excursions. ... Read More
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
Not Yet Rated
Recommended for:
Family travel


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