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Safety in St. Lucia

For all visitors preparing to travel to St. Lucia, this section is a must read.

Travellers throughout the world must be concerned about their personal safety and security when visiting any destination of their choice. Even as a tropical paradise island, St. Lucia is no exception. You need to be vigilant and exercise the same amount of caution for your personal safety as you would do any where. Please do not put yourself in any unnecessary risks.

St. Lucia is a small developing country and over the past 10 years has experienced a number of social and economic changes which has created the added need for personal safety, particularly to visitors. For St. Lucians, CRIME is a growing problem. Cases of robbery and other crimes against visitors do occur from time to time. Although it is not on the same scale as other large developing countries, it is a problem in St. Lucia. You are encouraged to follow the personal safety measures provided when you are in St. Lucia.