The St. Kitts Scenic Railway, unique in the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s only remaining passenger train, originally built to transport sugarcane from plantations to the Basseterre mills, today offers a memorable, leisurely tour through some of the island’s most picturesque landscapes. The narrow-gauge train runs along the north and east coasts, passing old estates, ravines, small villages, and lush fields. Passengers enjoy open-air cars, sweeping coastal views, and commentary on the island’s sugar heritage—an important thread in the island’s identity. It’s an experience that blends nostalgia, education, and scenery in equal measure.

Read more in my post 6 Musts of St. Kitts.


Jeremy T. Hetzel

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