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Bouillante, Guadelupe

Only a few houses form the tiny village of Bouillante, set up opposite the Caribbean Sea, on the west coast of Basse-Terre. The road of the Traversée, which is sinking into the rainforest, and the underwater reserve of Cousteau are nearby.

The great tranquillity.
The nature very close by.

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No entertainment prospects. Nothing but peace. Fans of the busy lifestyle of a traditional seaside resort : stay away !

Weather Bouillante - choosing the best time to go

Guadelupe - Bouillante

All overall indicators 64/100 Good
Temperature indicators 74/100 Good
Bad weather indicators 44/100 Average
Sunbathing indicators 44/100 Average
Swimming indicators 84/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 66/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsVery hot :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 33°C and 36°C.
Bad weather indicatorsShowers :
Showers - averaging between 2.5mm and 3.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsWarm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: strong to moderate winds (between 12 mph and 18 mph) in a warm atmosphere (>24°C).

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Visit Bouillante

To see

Only a few houses form the tiny village of Bouillante, set up opposite the Caribbean Sea, on the west coast of Basse-Terre. The road of the Traversée, which is sinking into the rainforest, and the underwater reserve of Cousteau are nearby.

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To do

The trips that are offered the most often is a mini-cruise for a whole day to the island of Marie Galante. On Basse-Terre : one day in 4X4 on the theme of nature (rain forest, excursion to the foot of the Soufrière volcano, the Carbet waterfalls, bathing in a waterfall); a day by 4X4 (visit a rum distillery and a banana grove). And for sports: canyoning, rambling, horse-riding in the forest.

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To think about

Remember to be careful on the roads. Do not forget your sunscreen lotion and a hat.

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To avoid

The hurricane season (September-October) should be avoided .

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To try

The main dish is the colombo. You will eat a lot of chicken. For a starter, accras cod, Creole blood sausages. Coconut milk is also part of Caribbean cuisine.

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To bring back

You can bring back some rum, punch, madras fabrics, spices, exotic flowers, latania crafts and a CD by zouk.

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