Sint Maarten Travel Guide





EndonymSint Maarten
DemonynSt. Maartener
LanguageDutch, English
Population33,000
CapitalPhilipsburg
CurrencyNetherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
High PointPic Paradis, 424m
SloganThe Friendly Island
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Top 5 Destinations in Sint Maarten

Cupecoy Beach
Dawn Beach
Maho Beach
Mullet Bay Beach
Philipsburg

Top 5 Nature Destinations



Other Destinations

Cupecoy Beach
Dawn Beach
Maho Beach
Mullet Bay Beach
Philipsburg



National Parks

Sint Maarten Marine Park



UNESCO Sites

There are no UNESCO sites in Sint Maarten.



Typical Costs

Accommodation

There is only one hostel in Sint Maarten and prices vary considerably on demand.

Hostels: USD$25+
Hotels: USD$100+

Activity Costs

Eat/Drink

Beer: USD$3-5
Coffee: USD$3
Sitdown Meal: USD$12+
Tipping:

Transportation

Philipsburg to Marigot (Saint Martin) by foot, 1h40m
Philipsburg to Marigot (Saint Martin) by bus, USD$2
Sint Maarten to Saba (NED) by ferry: USD$65, 1h45m
Sint Maarten to Saint-Barthélemy (FRA) by ferry: USD$65, 35m
Sint Maarten to Sint Eustatius (NED) by ferry: USD$107, 1h50m
Sint Maarten to Saint Kitts and Nevis by air: USD$100, 35m

Budget

Tight: USD$50-150
Relaxed: USD$200



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