Saint Kitts and Nevis
Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
Caribbean · KNA
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis work well for travelers who want a smaller Caribbean trip with beaches, one or two substantial heritage stops, and a slower pace than the larger resort islands. Most first visits are strongest when anchored on one island with a day trip or short extension to the other, rather than trying to split every night across both.
Popular For
Things To See
- Basseterre
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Charlestown
- Nevis Peak
- South Friars Bay
- Pinney's Beach
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for a first trip.
- Saint Kitts has more of the headline heritage sights, while Nevis is usually the quieter add-on.
- A short ferry hop makes the two-island combination practical, but many trips are already full with one main base.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Population
- 51,320
- Area
- 261 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
XCD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
68.8
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Basseterre (17.30°N, 62.72°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
12/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 31/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.840
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.005
- 10-year change
- +0.022
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Inscribed 1999
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 16.9%
- Forest cover
- 42.3%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 2
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
37/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
78/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in St. Kitts and Nevis. Advisory summary Saint Kitts and Nevis is generally a safe destination for travelers. Saint Kitts and Nevis regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Review our Travel Guidance for Saint Kitts and Nevis to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean. Before you leave the United States for Saint Kitts and Nevis, carefully check your luggage for any weapons or loose ammunition you may have forgotten and remove them. Review our information on Local Laws and Customs in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Saint Kitts and Nevis. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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