| There is something special about a waterfall that | | | | through unspoilt rainforest to arrive at 3 stunning |
| seems to draw us. Maybe it is the sight of the water | | | | waterfalls and some gorgeous natural pools. There is |
| flowing over the edge or maybe it is the raw power | | | | even a local legend that a mermaid exists in the |
| that the water represents. The ancient Amerindians | | | | pools. |
| believed that with so much power the waterfalls | | | | St Lucia seems to have waterfalls everywhere you |
| were gods. Or maybe it is just that we are drawn to | | | | go. Not only does St Lucia have waterfalls but it has |
| waterfalls because of the refreshing coolness that fills | | | | variety in its waterfalls from cold water to warm |
| the air around the waterfall. Whatever it is, there is | | | | water to even hot water waterfalls. The most |
| an attraction to waterfalls and the Caribbean has its | | | | visited waterfall in St Lucia is Diamond Waterfall in |
| fair share of waterfalls, from the awe inspiring power | | | | the town of Soufriere. Here in the midst of a lush |
| of Kaieteur Falls in Guyana to small cascades where | | | | well maintained tropical garden bursting with brilliant |
| you simply slip under the flow and feel the water | | | | flowers, the water falls from a height of 45 feet |
| pummel your shoulders and back. | | | | laden with minerals from underground sulphur springs. |
| Grenada´s mountainous nature and pristine | | | | While bathing under the falls is not allowed, adjacent |
| environment gives rise to several waterfalls. | | | | to the falls are mineral baths where it is said that |
| Wherever you stay in Grenada, there is a waterfall | | | | bathing removes the aches and pains of age and |
| close by. Concorde Falls is a waterfall that is | | | | makes you young again. For those who want to |
| reasonably close to Grenada´s capital, St Georges, | | | | combine their waterfall viewing with more rugged |
| being approximately 45 minutes driving time. The | | | | hiking then EnBas Saut Waterfall will fill your passion. |
| road to that part of the island is good and goes | | | | Getting to these waterfalls requires a two hour hike |
| through areas with luxuriant green foliage clothing the | | | | along a 4 kilometer trail through Rainforest and Cloud |
| hills. The Falls are easy to find as there is a large sign | | | | Forest. At the base of the falls you are greeted by |
| on the main road pointing to the waterfall. From the | | | | the sight of two cascading falls and pools. |
| Main Road to the waterfall is approximately 3 | | | | Trinidad is another Caribbean island that has |
| kilometers and takes about 5 minutes to drive. This | | | | numerous waterfalls. One of the waterfalls that |
| waterfall is in the mountains and as you stand on the | | | | people often enquire about is Maracas Waterfall. Part |
| road above looking down at the falls, there are | | | | of the curiosity about these falls is the mistaken |
| mountain peaks towering above you. Around the | | | | belief that the waterfall is at Maracas Beach. The |
| waterfall tropical growth springs from the soil in | | | | Maracas Waterfall, which is a little over 91.5m. in |
| abundance, with towering stands of bamboo, nutmeg | | | | height, is situated in cool, beautiful surroundings in the |
| trees climb the hills and in between mangoes, | | | | Maracas St Joseph valley. From the car park on |
| pomerac, grapefruit, avocado and banana dot the | | | | Waterfall Road it is 2.4km. to the waterfall. The hike |
| hillsides. For the truly adventurous there is a larger | | | | to the waterfall is an uphill walk along a very wide |
| waterfall that is approximately 45 minutes hiking | | | | track lined on both sides by Balata trees. After |
| beyond the first waterfall. Known as Au Coin, this | | | | approximately 15 minutes, there is a fork in the track |
| waterfall is bigger and taller with a pool for swimming. | | | | and the track on the right leads to a cascade |
| A third waterfall in the Concorde valley is Fontainbleu | | | | consisting of three tiers of mini waterfalls with two |
| which cascades down a 65 foot cliff into a crystal | | | | large pools that are suitable for swimming. A further |
| clear pool and is approximately 2 hours hiking up the | | | | 20 minutes of walking leads to the main waterfall. |
| mountain. | | | | There is no pool for bathing at the base of this |
| Dominica is a true Caribbean nature island with an | | | | waterfall. A very popular waterfall in Trinidad for |
| unspoilt natural landscape and a variety of waterfalls. | | | | weekend hikers is known as Rio Seco. This trail winds |
| One of popular waterfalls in Dominica is called the | | | | through pathways lined by stately Mora trees along |
| Three Rivers Waterfall and it is reached after a | | | | the North Eastern coast of the island to a waterfall |
| half-hour walk from 3 Rivers. The trail is both | | | | and deep, emerald green pool. Upriver of the pool, on |
| beautiful and extremely easy, and involves a well | | | | the banks of a tributary are the Rio Seco sulphur |
| made track and a little river walking. You can bathe | | | | springs. |
| under this 100-foot high cold shower and hear the | | | | You can learn more about the waterfalls in the |
| sound of your screams echoing all around. The water | | | | Caribbean by visiting the Island Adventures Page, on |
| drops close to a massive tree which forms a junction | | | | the Caribbean Outdoor Life web site and by visiting |
| between three rivers. Advanced hikers will enjoy the | | | | the Trinidad Waterfalls Page on the Outdoors |
| seven (7) hour hike to Boli Falls. The trail begins in the | | | | Trinidad web site. |
| beautiful village of Casgory, near La Plaine and passes | | | | |