LATIN POST: SINT MAARTEN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, TOP 4 PLACES TO VISIT AT THE ‘FRIENDLY ISLAND’
Visiting St Maarten/St Martin? Here is a top 4 on the most visited places of the Caribbean island:
Maho Beach
Maho Beach is located just behind the runway of the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), St Maarten. Visitors of the beach can witness all of the planes to St Maarten, flying just over their heads. Where other beaches on the island are for relaxing purposes, Maho beach is named the most-action-packed beach on the island. Its the perfect place to go when you care for a thrill-seeking experience, rather than a relaxing and quiet beach day.
Cupecoy Beach
When you do want to have a relaxed beach day, while looking at an amazing sunset, Cupecoy Beach is the beach for you! The beach is located on the southern-west tip of the Dutch side, just below the French border. It is famous for its unique looks with the three golden sandy beaches and limestone cliffs. Cupecoy Beach is perfect for those who seek privacy and wanting a quieter beach experience.
Front Street & Old Street, Philipsburg
Located in the St Maarten capital Philipsburg you will find Front Street. The street provides a variety of shopping opportunities, from clothing to jewelry stores. Front street is the place to find your perfect gift, as it has a great amount of jewelry stores to offer. When your done shopping, you can relax at the Great Bay Beach just located behind the street.
When you want a more intimate shopping experience, you should go to Old Street. It’s a little street featuring historic buildings, small shops and cute bistros. With the eye on the colorful buildings, the street has many opportunities to take some cute pictures in it. When in Philipsburg, you should definitely walk through Old Street.
Left: Front Street, Philipsburg Right: Old Street, Philipsburg
Fort Louis
Located on the French side, lies Fort Louis. It is one of the most famous monuments of the entire island. The purpose of the fort was to defend from British and Dutch pirates. Nowadays, it has been abandoned and used as a famous touristic attraction. When at the fort, you can experience a beautiful 360 view of the Marigot area.
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