What food is St. Croix known for?

What food is St. Croix known for? Some of the more well-known Caribbean dishes you will find here on St. Croix are saltfish, conch in butter sauce, kallaloo, and fried kingfish steaks. Saltfish is fresh fish that has been salt-cured and dried until all the moisture has been extracted.

How do you stay safe in St. Croix?

We suggest that you use the same precautions you would whenever you are in an unfamiliar place: don't carry a lot of cash with you (there are plenty of ATM's on the island to resupply as you go), lock your doors at night, don't leave any valuables in your vehicle or on any beach unattended, don't walk into dark areas ...

What is St. Croix best known for?

St. Croix is known for its historic sugar plantations, white-sand beaches and the surrounding coral reef that's popular with snorkelers and scuba divers. Its two main towns – Christiansted and Frederiksted – have a colonial feel with arched, shaded walkways and sorbet-colored buildings.

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Is it safe to walk in St. Croix?

St Croix has no more of a crime problem than any other tourist destination. That is not to say there is no crime on the island, of course, St. Croix, like anywhere, is not crime free, so just take normal precautions. Almost 100% of the crime is locals against locals.

Can you drink the water at St. Croix?

The local Department of Health has set up hotlines and said testing for lead exposure was available. Officials noted that while the tap water in St. Croix should not be ingested, it is safe to use for showering and cleaning.

How clean is the St. Croix?

Croix River offers good water quality, according to an assessment by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). In the upper reaches of the river, the water quality fully supports standards designed to protect aquatic life and recreation.

Can you wear red in St. Croix?

*It's illegal to shoot missiles at parade participants. --In St. Croix, you can't wear red in public... against the outdated law!

What is the dress code for St. Croix?

While the island is pretty laid back, be sure to wear a shirt (or bathing suit cover-up) and shoes while walking around town or in restaurants and shops. Island dress may be casual, but bathing suits, short shorts, no shirt and/or shirts that are unbuttoned are frowned upon while walking around town or in stores.

Can you use American money in St. Croix?

Because it is a U.S. territory, the currency used on St. Croix is the U.S. Dollar. Credit cards are accepted by most St Croix businesses, however, there are still quite a few small businesses that only accept cash. ATM machines can be found at most banks, and many gas station convenience stores also have ATMs.