A strictly protected nature reserve covering both islets, home to over 10,000 Lesser Antillean iguanas - the largest colony in the world. The reserve also protects nesting sea turtles, hermit crabs, and rare coastal vegetation.
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A shallow turquoise lagoon between the two islets of Petite Terre, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life. Snorkeling here reveals sea turtles, rays, nurse sharks, and colorful reef fish in a protected natural reserve.
A 19th-century lighthouse on Terre-de-Bas, now housing a small museum about the reserve's ecosystem. The surrounding area is home to one of the largest populations of the endangered Lesser Antillean iguana.
A pristine white-sand beach on the northern shore of Terre-de-Haut, accessible only by boat. The untouched setting, lack of development, and warm shallow waters make it one of the most exclusive beach experiences in the archipelago.
