Dominica

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.

Best Things to Do

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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…
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
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…

View more attractions

placement: fullWidth
path: destinations/top
possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "destination": "Dominica",
  "country": "Dominica",
  "region": "Americas",
  "continent": "Caribbean"
}

Articles

Latest stories from Dominica

Filter by interest:

Staircase in the jungle on the Boiling Lake Hike in Dominica.
602109032
arashiyama, background, beautiful, boiling, boiling lake, climbing, dominica, environment, foliage, forest, garden, green, heaven, hike, hiking, island, japan, jungle, ladder, lake, landscape, leaf, natural, nature, nikon, outdoor, park, path, pathway, road, spring, stair, staircase, stairway, step, stone, summer, through, trail, tree, tropical, walk, walkway, way, wild, wood

Hiking

A first-time guide to Dominica

Oct 3, 2024 • 7 min read

Natural adventures abound on this idyllic Caribbean island. Here’s a primer as you plan your visit.

$DCIM\101MEDIA\DJI_0161.JPG Commonwealth of Dominica - Best in Travel 2023$
Activities
8 top things to do in Dominica: hikes, swims, culture and more
Aug 27, 2024 • 7 min read
Best in Travel - 2023
4 days in Dominica: unwind in the Caribbean
Nov 15, 2022 • 13 min read
Digital Nomad
Work remotely on the Caribbean island of Dominica with a new visa
Mar 23, 2021 • 2 min read
Hiking
Tick off the great hikes of Dominica with this new hiking passport
Oct 24, 2019 • 1 min read
Wildlife & Nature
How your vacation can help save sea turtles in the Caribbean
Oct 2, 2019 • 4 min read
Wildlife & Nature
Take a hike, Dominica: the Caribbean's most adventurous island
Jun 4, 2018 • 4 min read
Wildlife & Nature
Affordable Caribbean adventure: Dominica on a budget
May 13, 2016 • 7 min read

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Dominica

placement: fullWidth
path: destinations/bottom
possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],

targeting:

{
  "destination": "Dominica",
  "country": "Dominica",
  "region": "Americas",
  "continent": "Caribbean"
}