Sight guide · Saint Lucia
Visiting Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
On the old Soufrière Estate, landscaped tropical gardens lead to a waterfall stained by minerals in streaks of colour.
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Quick answer
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens is a garden in Soufrière, Saint Lucia. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Soufrière
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, kids, couples and outdoors
- Best months
- February–April
About Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
On the old Soufrière Estate, landscaped tropical gardens lead to a waterfall stained by minerals in streaks of colour. Restored mineral baths, originally built in the 18th century, can be used for a small extra fee.
Tip: Go early or late in the day to avoid tour groups, and bring swimwear for the mineral baths.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Soufrière, the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays.
Best time to visit Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Saint Lucia itinerary visits Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens on day 2, together with Gros Piton hike and Tet Paul Nature Trail.
- No. 5 of the 14 sights in our Saint Lucia things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Saint Lucia.
- A family favourite in Saint Lucia with kids.
Near Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
Also in Soufrière, so you can walk between them:
- Sulphur Springs — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
- Tet Paul Nature Trail — 45 minutes, low cost
- Gros Piton hike — 4–5 hours return, mid-priced
If you like Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
- Pigeon Island National Landmark — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, 2–3 hours
- Reduit Beach — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, Half a day
- Rainforest aerial tram and zip-lines at Chassin — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, 2–3 hours
Staying near Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
Stay in Soufrière ($$$$) to walk here: the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays. All areas to stay in Saint Lucia.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens?
Plan 1 hour. With Sulphur Springs nearby, it fits a half-day in Soufrière.
+Is Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Go early or late in the day to avoid tour groups, and bring swimwear for the mineral baths.
+Do I need to book Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia suits families who like nature: mud baths at Sulphur Springs, waterfalls, the rainforest tram and calm Reduit Beach.