Petit Piton
rock, Saint Lucia
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The Petit Piton is one of two volcanic spires, known as the Pitons, located in the southwest of Saint Lucia, an island in the Caribbean Sea. Rising dramatically from the sea, the Petit Piton stands at 2,460 feet (750 meters), with its larger neighbor, Gros Piton, reaching 2,619 feet (798 meters). These distinctive rock formations are part of the Pitons Management System, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area surrounding the Pitons is known for its natural beauty and volcanic activity, including nearby boiling sulphur springs.12
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