St. Mary's
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Kitts
St. Mary's
LocationSaint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Kitts
RegionSaint Kitts
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates17.3750°, -62.7300°
Established2011
Area26
Nearest CityCayon (3 km)
About St. Mary's
Designated as a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 2011, St. Mary's is one of the most diverse natural communities on Saint Kitts. It encompasses cloud forests, mangroves, and coral reefs, spanning from the marine area and beaches near Canada, Keys, and Cayon to the surrounding tropical forests of the mountain ridgeline. It was the first MAB site in the English-speaking Caribbean region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Mary's located?
St. Mary's is located in Saint Kitts, Saint Kitts and Nevis at coordinates 17.375, -62.73.
How do I get to St. Mary's?
To get to St. Mary's, the nearest city is Cayon (3 km).
How large is St. Mary's?
St. Mary's covers approximately 26 square kilometers (10 square miles).
When was St. Mary's established?
St. Mary's was established in 2011.