Sulphur Springs, Saint Lucia

Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs
LocationSoufrière District, Saint Lucia
Coordinates13°50′17″N 61°02′46″W / 13.838°N 61.046°W / 13.838; -61.046
Elevation241 m (791 ft)
Location in Saint Lucia

Sulphur Springs is a geothermal field on the island of Saint Lucia. It is located to the southwest in the district of Soufriere, a name given by the French meaning 'sulphur mine', because of the proximity of the town to the site. It is the most popular tourist destination in Saint Lucia, with approximately 200,000 annual patrons to the park, and is known as 'the world's only drive-in volcano'.

Sulphur Springs geothermal area near Soufrière, Saint Lucia
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