Landmark· Sint Eustatius (Statia)· Leeward Islands
Oranjestad (Upper Town)
17° 29.0′ N · 62° 59.0′ W
Statia's capital and only town, split between the waterfront Lower Town and the cliff-top Upper Town of restored 18th-century houses, churches, shops, the museum and government offices.
Practical
Coordinates from Wikipedia. Supermarkets open about 8am-8pm, mini-marts about 7am-9pm; MCB bank Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm (Statia Tourism). Electricity 110V/60Hz. Tap water should be boiled (Wikivoyage) - water comes from reverse-osmosis plants. Greet people with 'Good morning/Good afternoon' - it's the custom. Lesser Antillean iguanas and roaming goats and cows are part of the scene.
Best for
Errands, history and a walk ashore