Basseterre Travel Guide
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre is the small capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts, with a population of 12,920. It is the country’s main urban centre and an accessible base for exploring the island.
Most visitors arriving by air use Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB). For a beach trip, Pinney’s Beach is 19.8 kilometres away, although it is on Nevis rather than Saint Kitts.
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Weather in Basseterre
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Pays in XCD
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1869
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Saint Kitts and Nevis for various services. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Basseterre
Jan
27°16Feb
27°14Mar
28°14Apr
28°22May
29°20Jun
30°17Jul
30°19Aug
30°20Sep
30°19Oct
30°22Nov
29°16Dec
28°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Basseterre
Pinney's Beach
19.8 km away
Things to do in Basseterre
Saint Peter Basseterre Parish
historic site
3.3 km
Caribbean Cinemas St. Kitts
movie theater
3.1 km
Immaculate Conception Catholic Co-Cathedral
roman catholic place of worship
1.8 km
Shadwell Great House
historic site
2.3 km
Silver Reef
historic site
3.7 km
Basseterre SDA Church
christian place of worship
1.8 km
1.9 km
Basseterre Church of God
christian place of worship
2.2 km
Getting there
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport · 0 km
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