Natural Attractions on Dominica

Almost all of Dominica's 290 square miles is forested land, making it one of the Caribbean's top destinations for nature-centered attractions.

National parks, forest reserves, and marine reserves all protect the island's amazing natural beauty and numerous walking trails allow guests to safely explore the untouched interior of the island. Within and outside of these designated areas, visitors can discover refreshing waterfalls and an awesome chain of volcanoes, all giving the island its distinct look.

Nature Preserves and Hiking

Do you want to spend part of your vacation under the open sky? There are quite a number of hiking trails and some nature preserves on Dominica.

Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a popular nature preserve found within southern Dominica. There are plenty of opportunities for guests to hike through a variety of trails that wind through the park. Those taking the time to explore the whole park will see the Dominican Jungle, several falls, the mountain, geysers, a gorge, and a variety of other geological features.

Adventurers looking to find a another great natural attraction will enjoy exploring sites like Cabrits Historical and Marine Park. Cabrits Historical and Marine Park offer a variety of trails that guests can travel that offer a variety of scenery; ranging from ocean views along the coast to the sight of ruins and old forts. A small museum also onsite is perfect for history buffs.

Morne Diablotin National Park: Established in the year 2000, Morne Diablotin National Park serves as a safe haven for the Sisserou Parrot, the symbol of Dominica that has sadly been driven to the verge of extinction.

You can look through the table below if you want more information.

Waterfalls and Caves

Although most travelers are attracted by the beautiful water and coastline, that isn't the only way to experience the natural beauty of the land. Dominica offers some great options, including 27 waterfalls and a cave.

You might enjoy a visit to Dernier Falls, which is located in Grand Fond, Dominica. Dernier Falls can only be reached by hiking through short forested trails through into the mountains located just to the South of the village of Grand Fond. When taking the main road from Rosalie, it may be helpful to ask a local for the location of the trail when you reach the western end of the village.

An additional choice to consider Sari Sari Falls. It is located in southeastern Dominica. This waterfall is a fit reward for a fun, albeit tough, hiking adventure that the entire family can be included in. If climbing up a slippery river sounds fun to you, then this is not an opportunity to be missed.

The table below enables you to get more information on the waterfalls and caves.

Parks and Botanical Gardens

Visitors can spend some time in one of the many parks, or 4 botanical gardens on Dominica.

To surround yourself with beautiful tropical vegetation, consider visiting Papillote Tropical Gardens, which is located in southern Dominica. With a focus on science, education, culture, recreation, and of course, natural beauty, Papillote Tropical Gardens is a non-profit organization and a leader in garden tourism in the Caribbean. They aim to raise awareness about plant conservation while giving locals and visitors a beautiful space to explore.

A second popular choice in this category is The Botanical Gardens. The large gardens have been part of Dominica since the 1890's, and since than have been a popular spot to visit on any trip to the island. Since the garden's founding, it has grown to include different sections, as well as a bird sanctuary where you can go and look for the rare and colorful birds that have made this garden their home.

The parks and gardens worth looking into are displayed directly below.

Farms and Planations

The chart below enables you to get more details regarding the farms and plantations on the island.

Land Formations

Another fun idea is to visit some of the more interesting area land formations. Fully natural attractions like these on Dominica are displayed down below.

Keep in mind, there are some other types of attractions. Click here to visit our extended discussion of other interesting attractions for Dominica.

From the top of Morne Diablotin to the waters of Cabrits Marine Reserve, and everything in between, nature abounds on Dominica. Whether you decide to hire a tour guide, or go it on your own, you are certain to discover a world unlike any other when you pull on your hiking boots and head out into the wilds of Dominica.