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Roseau, Dominica, December 4, 2011. A panorama of Roseau, capital of Dominica.

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Overview

Few islands in the Caribbean can compete with the sheer dramatic majesty of Dominica, with its boiling lake, rainforest-shrouded volcanoes, sulfurous hot springs and superb diving.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • DOMINICA - APRIL 23: Ancient cannon in Fort Shirley, 18th century, old British outpost on the island of Dominica, Cabrits National Park, Dominica. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)

    Cabrits National Park

    Dominica

    The star attraction of this small national park on a forested headland a mile north of downtown Portsmouth is Fort Shirley, an impressively restored 18th…

  • Traditional basket weaving, Carib Heritage Village, Kalinago Barana Aute, Dominica

    Kalinago Barana Autê

    Dominica

    This re-created traditional village on the Crayfish River near the Isukulati Falls is a good spot to get an overview of Kalinago history and culture. The…

  • Dominica, Calibishie, Batibou Beach.

    Batibou Beach

    Dominica

    Easily Dominica's best beach, this gorgeously wild coconut-palm-fringed crescent has good swimming and snorkeling, and there's an (often unmanned) beach…

  • Middleham Falls

    Middleham Falls

    Dominica

    The trail to one of Dominica’s highest waterfalls (200ft) traverses thick rainforest with towering trees and ferns. Although well built and not terribly…

  • TiTou Gorge, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica

    Ti Tou Gorge

    Dominica

    The short swim from a swimming hole through a narrow gorge to a powerful waterfall is charmingly spooky; it's dark down there with steep vine-clad lava…

  • Trafalgar Falls

    Trafalgar Falls

    Dominica

    Just beyond the visitor center here you'll find a viewing platform with full-on views of the two side-by-side falls: the 125ft 'Father' fall and 75ft …

  • Freshwater Lake

    Freshwater Lake

    Dominica

    Shimmering shades of blue and green, Freshwater is the largest of Dominica’s four lakes and the source of the Roseau River. It is easily reached via a…

  • Emerald Pool

    Emerald Pool

    Dominica

    This lovely swimming hole is fed by a 40ft waterfall and hemmed in by sumptuous foliage which gives it its distinctive green tinge. It's one of Dominica's…

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