Sint Maarten
Caribbean · SXM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten is strongest for travelers who want a lively Caribbean beach trip with easy dining, nightlife, and short-hop convenience rather than a secluded castaway feel. It works best as a Philipsburg or Simpson Bay base with beach-hopping and a few short outings, not as a destination that needs a complex internal route.
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Things To See
- Philipsburg
- Maho Beach
- Simpson Bay
- Great Bay
- Cupecoy
- Fort Amsterdam
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for first visits.
- One base is enough for most trips, with rental-car flexibility if you want to move around the island.
- Sint Maarten is a better fit for an easygoing beach-and-nightlife trip than for travelers who want a deep sightseeing route.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Sint Maarten.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Philipsburg
- Population
- 41,349
- Area
- 34 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
- French
- Dutch
Currency
Netherlands Antillean guilder (ƒ)
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Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
77.1
Price level index (US = 100)
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Philipsburg (18.02°N, 63.03°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 0.8%
- Forest cover
- 10.9%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 1
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
41/100
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
77/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sint Maarten. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Sint Maarten. If you decide to travel to Sint Maarten: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Dutch Caribbean. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data