Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, serving as the country’s primary port and commercial center. It is the largest residential area in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with numerous shops, eateries, and markets, making it a major tourist hub of the island nation.
Kingstown is a vibrant urban center, renowned for its spectacular arches, historic churches, and stone buildings, which have made it a popular tourist destination. The city gained more fame after being featured in the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean,” further boosting its popularity. In recent years, the completion of a cruise ship port has attracted interest from many cruise operators, bringing a continuous influx of tourists to the area. Major attractions in Kingstown include the St. Vincent Botanic Gardens, Fort Charlotte, St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. George’s Anglican Cathedral, among others. The St. Vincent Botanic Gardens, with over 250 years of history, is the oldest botanical garden in the Western Hemisphere.
Kingstown
Reasons to visit: Capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Continent: North America
Country/Region: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Province/State: Saint George Parish
City: Kingstown