Trafalgar is a village in the Roseau Valley that takes its name from an estate in the area that was named for the Battle of Trafalgar. A track through the village leads to the nearby Trafalgar waterfalls.
The twin falls are one of Dominica's most famous sites. Known as Mother and Father, the two falls can be appreciated after a 20-minute hike through a forest of ginger plants and vanilla orchids.
The cool main stream of Trafalgar Falls originates in the mountains and is joined near the bottom by a hot mineral spring. Swimming in the hot and cold pools is enjoyed amid the sulfur-dyed rocks at the falls' base.
Trafalgar falls on Dominica.
Tips: A kiosk where a guide can be hired is on the hill behind the village of Trafalgar. The slopes are too steep for vehicles. The falls are are 1.5 hour hike.
Screw's Sulfur Spa incorporates hot water spring fed pools in an already beautiful and lush landscape. The three pools are kept at different temperatures ranging from hot to cold.
Located near Trafalgar Falls, this has become a popular stop for people who are out for the day exploring some of Dominica's natural attractions.
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Trafalgar Falls, Trafalgar
