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St Maarten
Sint Maarten · SXM
Two nations on one island, planes over the beach.
About
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean region of North America. With a population of 58,477 as of June 2023 on an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi), it encompasses the southern 44% of the divided island of Saint Martin, while the northern 56% of the island constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint Martin. Sint Maarten's capital is Philipsburg. Collectively, Sint Maarten and the other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch Caribbean.
Known for
- beaches · excellent
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- nature · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan79°F12d wet
- Feb78°F10d wet
- Mar79°F7d wet
- Apr79°F11d wet
- May81°F10d wet
- Jun82°F9d wet
- Jul83°F15d wet
- Aug83°F15d wet
- Sep84°F17d wet
- Oct83°F17d wet
- Nov82°F15d wet
- Dec81°F13d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Skip the Line Caribbean Carnival History Admission TicketFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
St Maarten Family Deluxe TourFrom $160 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Highlights of St Maarten Full-Day Private Vip Island TourFrom $1,195 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Celeb Island Adventure TourFrom $90 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour in St. MaartenFrom $75 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Twin City Shopping TourFrom $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), about 0.7 mi away.
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