Dominica Things to Do

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"Last Mohawks"

by Assenczo

Dominica has unique features not only in environmental terms but in social context as well. This is the only place in the East Caribbean where remnants of the original inhabitants have survived. The onslaught following the “discovery” of the islands by Columbus and his more business-minded followers or ideologically-inflexible sidekicks led to practical extermination of the locals through massacres, slave labour and deceases. Not that the rest of the Americas were spared but on the tiny islands the local populations must have been too vulnerable to be able to overcome the adversity and reproduce in sufficient numbers fast enough. In this context a visit to the Carib Territory is a must. This is an enclave along the lines of the Indian reservations in the US or Canada, where one can see people of pure native ancestry as well as a race that is a cross between African blacks and natives....

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Ti Tou Gorge

by Assenczo

Ti Tou Gorge is your initiation exercise into the Dominican wilderness. It is relatively easy on the senses but at the same time is certainly not for the fainthearted. Tucked away into the mountain crevasses on the lip of a monstrous hydro project it does not promise much at the beginning – one dark hole as it looks at first sight. Well, the first stage of this figurative journey into hell includes a cold water dip enough to bring your senses to realty. The second stage incorporates an effort to overwhelm your congenital fear of the dark and plunging into the unknown. If company is around this side effect might not be of a grave concern at all. The third trial comes in the shape of a spooky swim into the deep canyon waters with twisted rock formations hanging above barring the most of the life-giving light. At the end, the bravest of all swimmers push towards gusty falls trying not to be...

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Defunct military outpost

by Assenczo

Scott’s Head is a picturesque location in the south-west corner of Dominica. It consists of a hill on a peninsula connected to the “mainland” by an elegant stretch of a sandy bar. It must have been appreciated for while by successive visitors since it still houses some piece of military equipment to fend off the belligerent admirers and defend the friendly ones. On a sunny day one can see all the way to the island’s capital, Roseau and relish into the vivid colors of the tropical sea juxtaposed to the lush greenery of the rugged land. To make things even more intriguing, nature offers some surprises in the form of quick rain showers which are followed by dry, sunny patches causing the magical appearance of rainbows. All of this beauty compounded with the quaint little villages, their multi-colored housing and obviously exotic inhabitants turns this corner of the island into postcard...

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Swiming in champagne

by Assenczo

Champagne Reef/Beach is probably the most unique natural wonder of Dominica. It is within a stone throw form the capital, Roseau and thus easily reached with the help of local transport. The location is well-cared for by some sort of wardens, there is a nominal fee for access and a change room/ restaurant outfit at the entrance. The “beach” is made of pebbles, so technically it is not a beach but its real charms are under the water. There are springs under the rocks of the sea bed which materialise in the shape of bubbles very much like the champagne ones, hence the name. The underwater environment includes some very colorful fishes going about their business amongst multi-shaped corals, dodging the bubbles and the human intruders on the way. The site is frequented by cruise ship crowds but they are miniscule in numbers (during the time of the visit that inspired this writing anyway)....

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Carnival in the Caribbean

by iamcan

Carnival is a great time to be visiting Dominica. Known as "the real mas" and called Mas Domnik in Creole, an event that is sure to please all.Click for carnival video

Campbell Nature Trail

by iamcan

An excellent off the beaten path hiking trail, above the western coast village of Mahaut, in Campbell, Dominica. A guide is a must. A good contact for this trail would be Allyne (amaximea@hotmail.com ). He is one of three police officers who in their spare time lead hikes on this trail. Click for Campbell Nature Trail video

tias bamboo

by hanspeter_W.

Tia's Bamboo cottages offers rustic bamboo rooms in an incredible location. The 3 cottages are set in a lush tropical garden with 2 hot sulfur pools bordering a fresh water stream. Each have a private terrace with a hammock and a small basic bathroom with a sink and toilet. The shower room is separate and common to all 3 rooms. What the cottages lack in sophistication is made up by their location. It is a great base to explore the Roseau Valley, the Trafalgar Falls, and hike the many surrounding trails. The village is famous for it's 'bubbling pots' but few visitors know the other hot water pools, springs or cascades. Tia's is the ideal place to discover them from!

Tropical History

by grandmaR

We went to the Dominica Museum. It is on the second floor and was small but interesting, and didn't cost too much - it was $3 US each. It also allowed an opportunity to get out of the rain, and take some photos of the ship, harbor and market from the second floor.The website says: Housed in an old market house dating from 1810, the museum’s permanent exhibit provides a clear and interesting overview of the island’s geology, history, archaeology, economy, and culture. The displays on pre-Columbian peoples, the slave trade, and the Fighting Maroons—slaves who resisted their white slave owners and established their own communities—are particularly informative.Closed Sunday.Photo 2 shows the pre-Columbian area, photo 3 shows a living room of a plantation owner, and photo 5 shows an ordinary person's house. Photo 4 is the septure of authority.

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Circular Hike = All Around Adventure

by iamcan

The circular trail of Galion/Morne Crabier/Scotts Head starts on the main coastal road between the village of Soufriere and Scotts Head, for me it was full of adventure. (I have provided a picture of the trail head to make it easier to find.) A very steep trail meanders its way up from the coastline to the village of Galion. Before reaching the top I stopped once to watch two men wrangling a large tree trunk with only a pulley and levers. It looked like extremely hard work and here I was happy just to have a reason to stop and catch my breath. At the top of the hill you'll find a wonderful view down to Soufriere (picture provided). Walking through the Village of Galion, a couple of men beckoned me to stop at their rum shack. My arm did not need twisting. Continuing on out of the village I passed ruins of a 1908 estate. Still on this road, a dog followed me, barking closely at my heals,...

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The Ups and Downs of Morne Diablotin

by iamcan

Up to this point Morne Diaboltin has remained the most physically punishing trail that I have completed in Dominica. A combination of the trail's unrelenting climb, mud, and weaving your way through Kaklen branches and roots takes its toll on your body. Glimpses of spectacular views hinted at what might of been seen on a clearer day. At the top I rested for a snack on a rock amongst hardy low lying plants and was wind whipped by moisture laden air. Even on a hot day a chill was felt. I took a picture of a circular brass marker that was secured to rock which read INTER-AMERICAN GEODETIC SURVEY DO NOT DISTURB DIABLOTIN 1953. On the trek down, my water ran out and was quickly missed. The hike to the summit (elevation 4747 ft) and back, with a rest on top, took approximately 7 hours. I stayed in the area near the trail head for a couple of hours more observing parrots and other birds that...

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