RSSThe Trafalgar waterfalls in the Roseau Valley, five miles from the capital, have been the most popular tourist site for many years. Hot and cold water flowed in two spectacular cascades in the forest, but unfortunately the volume of the hot fall was sharply diminished by a hydroelectric scheme higher up and a landslide after the September 1995 hurricanes covered both the hot and cold water pools.
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Entrance to this and other ‘ecological’ sites in Dominica is US$2; tickets should be bought in advance from agencies. Trafalgar Falls are crowded because they are close to the road (bus EC$5 from outside the Astaphan supermarket in Roseau or two-hour walk). |
| A natural sulphur pool has been set up at Papillote restaurant by the falls, in lovely gardens. Its a great place to relax by moonlight with a rum punch. There is also a one hour trail from the sulphur springs of the tiny settlement of Wotten Waven through forest and banana plantations across the Trois Pitons River up to the Trafalgar Falls. |  |
Bathing is possible in pools in the river beneath the falls.The path to the falls is easy to follow, but if you want to go further than the viewing point, take a guide because there is a lot of scrambling over rocks and it can be difficult at times. Trying to cross over the falls at the top is very hazardous.
There are always lots of guides, you will probably be approached well before reaching the start of the trail. Some guides can be abusive if you insist on going alone. Agree the price before setting out, around EC$10 for two or more people in a group Some guides are official and wear badges.
