Public Market
This bustling riverfront market is a good place to have a bowl of goat water (stew), pick up a bottle of sea moss or put together a picnic. Get lost amid myriad stands; join locals for a beer.
St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral
Gothic meets Caribbean at this 19th-century landmark cathedral. The upper windows are stained glass, but much like a typical Creole home, the lower windows are wooden shutters that open for natural ventilation.
Old Market
This cobblestone plaza has been the center of action in Roseau for the last 300 years. It’s been the site of political meetings, farmers markets and, more ominously, public executions and a slave market. Nowadays it’s got souvenir stalls.
Batibou Bay
Dominica’s best beach sits at the end of a 1km bumpy dirt road that after heavy rains is often only accessible by 4WD. Ask the locals about conditions and be prepared to walk. This coconut palm-fringed crescent has good swimming and snorkeling with a coral reef just offshore plus t
Kalinago Barana Autê
This recreated traditional village is a good spot to learn about Kalinago history and culture. The 30- to 45-minute tour includes stops at a ‘karbet’, or ‘men’s house’, a 10ft-long dugout canoe carved from a single tree, and a waterfall. Tours conclude at a snack bar and gift shop
Morne Bruce
Dominica’s president is among the residents of this rather exclusive hillside enclave above the Botanic Gardens. The main reason to venture up here is for the panoramic vista of Roseau. Pick up either the half-mile Jack’s Walk trail behind the parrot aviary in the Botanic Garden or
Public Library
This handsome 1906 stone building was funded by US philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Enjoy sweeping sea views from the wrap-around porch or relax in the grassy area with a few stone benches. The white mansion with the expansive lawn across the street is the State House , used by the
Botanic Gardens
The beautiful 40-acre botanic gardens teem with mature banyan, century palms and ficus trees along with flowering tropical shrubs. It’s a great place for a wander and a picnic on the expansive lawns. A must-see is the Parrot Conservation and Research Centre , an aviary housing rare
Trafalgar Falls
The easily accessible and spectacular Trafalgar Falls on the eastern edge of Morne Trois Pitons National Park are worth a visit. Actually two adjacent waterfalls - the taller one is the Father, the lower, shorter falls is the Mother - they are accessed by a .4 mile (600m) walk alon
Cabrits National Park
Located on a scenic peninsula 1.25 miles north of Portsmouth, this is the site of Fort Shirley , an impressive, though ruined, 18th-century British garrison. The park encompasses the surrounding coastal area, as well as the island’s largest swamp. It has good views across the bay a
Emerald Pool
Emerald Pool takes its name from its lush green setting at the base of a 12m (40ft) waterfall. The pool, deep enough for a swim, is reached via a five-minute walk through a rain forest of ferns and tall trees.Emerald Pool is generally a serenely quiet area except on cruise-ship day
Indian River
The slow and silent boat trip along this shady mangrove-lined river is a memorable experience as you glide past buttressed bwa mang trees whose trunks rise out of the shallows, their roots stretching out laterally along the riverbanks. Enjoy close-up views of egrets, crabs, iguanas
Doing business & staying in touch while in Dominica
Dominica: Doing business & staying in touch
Dominica Weather, Climate and Geography
Dominica Weather, climate and geography
Dominica History, Language and Culture
Dominica History, Language and Culture
Dominica Travel Guide and Travel Information
Dominica Travel Guide
