Guadeloupe's only national park is an absolute stunner, covering much of the interior of Basse-Terre and including such sights as Les Chutes du Carbet and La Soufrière, the active volcano that soars over the island. There are a large number of well-signed and well-maintained hiking paths and several useful information offices, the most helpful of which is the Maison de la Forêt, which is in the middle of the park on the Route de la Traversée.