The communally owned Kalinago Territory has eight small villages scattered across its 3,700 acres, from the northern village of Bataca to its southern counterpart of Sineku. Other hamlets include Salybia, Concord, Mahaut River, Gaulette River, Crayfish River, and St. Cyr. There are a number of roadside stands throughout the territory selling indigenous handcrafted gifts, including traditional larouma basket products.
Kalinago Barana Autê is an interpretive center where visitors can learn basket weaving, cassava processing, herb collection, and calabash carving; there are also traditional cultural song and dance performances. Traditional boat building is on display in Salybia with master boat builder, Emmanuel “Napoleon” Sanford.
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- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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