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- Hiking, Natural Wonders, Swimming/Pools Type
- 1 to 2 hours Time to Spend
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Value5.0
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Located on the west side of Morne Trois Pitons National Park (around 6 miles from Roseau), the jaw-dropping Trafalgar Falls are two of the most-visited sights on the island. In addition to being incredibly impressive, they're also easily accessible for the most amateur hikers and adventure seekers. The upper waterfall (colloquially referred to as "Father") cascades dramatically from the Trois Pitons River, across the Titou Gorge and empties into hot sulfur springs, while the lower waterfall ("Mother") flows gently from the river into a natural swimming pool.
The park has standard facilities, including bathrooms and a parking lot. Sometimes, young locals loiter around the park entrance or at the base of the falls, offering to assist you on your tour of the area. Keep in mind that taking them up on their offer will cost you more than the meager entrance fee to the park, and in the case of the Trafalgar Falls, is probably not necessary. The trek to the waterfalls is only a short walk. If you do decide to purchase a guided tour, be sure to remember to negotiate a fee for the tour before agreeing to one.
Visiting Trafalgar Falls costs around EC$14 (about $5) per person, or you can purchase a week pass to all of Dominica's national park sites for around EC$33 (about $12) per person. Recent travelers suggested you plan to visit Trafalgar Falls in the early morning or late afternoon. That way you can avoid the heat of the day, and potentially, the largest onslaught of tourists. (The waterfalls get particularly crowded when a cruise ship is docked in Roseau.) Also consider bringing a swimsuit, rain hat and comfortable shoes.
