Trafalgar Falls
Trafalgar Falls
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Two spectacular waterfalls, Mother and Father, which you can climb around and have their rainbow encircle you.
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  • Curious55629301640
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing falls
    Such a wonderful experience. Ten minute walk to get to the view. Amazing site. Reasonably priced. We took a cold dip in one of the pools then climbed to to top with a tour guide to get to the hot springs. It was an experience to remember. The tour guide cost more but it is a must do activity.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 December 2023
  • Travel L
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most beautiful waterfall in Dominica.
    This was the best of the 4 waterfalls we visited in Dominica. In reality it is a double waterfall. You have to pay an entrance fee to access it, but the trail is short and easy, although there is no place to swim or bath unlike other waterfalls in Dominica such as Jacko or Emerald Pool. It is definitely a visit not to be missed.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 January 2024
  • simon t
    Nottingham, United Kingdom190 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beatiful waterfalls
    A beautiful spot with stunning views of the falls from the viewing platform. The hike from the car park is quite short (10-15 minutes), but the steps are quite steep and slippery in places, and not suitable for those with mobility issues. The path and viewing platform were also very busy with cruise ship tours, although that did not detract from the beauty of the place.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 28 January 2024
  • Donald J
    Bellingham, Washington972 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of water on a secluded island
    Nice drive to the falls with a local tour operator, steep narrow roads with interesting trees and plants along the way. Falls are an easy ten minute hike on a maintained trail. Two falls side by side are at the end with good photo opportunities.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 February 2024
  • RandyRoss
    Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Falls but Lots of Stairs
    We visited Trafalgar Falls as part of our tour of Dominica. Trafalgar Falls are a pair of twin waterfalls nestled within the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail leads to a viewing platform, where one can view both the Mama (Mother) Falls (standing at approximately 75 feet or 23 meters) and the Papa (Father) Falls (slightly taller at around 125 feet or 38 meters). The falls come from different ponds at the top but merge into a single stream at the bottom. The trail is paved and a nice walk but there are a lot of stairs. It is not too bad of a hike for someone who is fit but not recommended for anyone with mobility issues of any kind.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 May 2024
  • BigMerk
    Glasgow, United Kingdom2,707 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth the short walk and stairs to see
    I visited here as part of an organised Princess Cruises tour. The bus parked in a small lot where there were rest rooms and some shopping (tourist stuff of course). Then it was a short (5 mins) walk across some uneven terrain including steps to the waterfall. Its twin falls so that’s always impressive and they come from a decent height. You can actually climb down (a few steps) to reach the water. Well worth a visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 16 May 2024
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j7271
South Pacific583 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Not bad for an hour or two. There are guides who will try and charge you 20EC to climb the boulders up to the poole, stating it is a private trail. Quite off-putting when you have already paid to enter. Check when you buy the ticket if you really need a guide because it isn’t that hard of a hike up to the pools.
Written 5 June 2024
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We visited Trafalgar Falls as part of our tour of Dominica. Trafalgar Falls are a pair of twin waterfalls nestled within the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail leads to a viewing platform, where one can view both the Mama (Mother) Falls (standing at approximately 75 feet or 23 meters) and the Papa (Father) Falls (slightly taller at around 125 feet or 38 meters). The falls come from different ponds at the top but merge into a single stream at the bottom.
The trail is paved and a nice walk but there are a lot of stairs. It is not too bad of a hike for someone who is fit but not recommended for anyone with mobility issues of any kind.
Written 3 May 2024
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Worldwide Travel
Bangkok, Thailand6,305 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Visiting the Trafalgar Falls does not take much time because it's a short easy walk from the parking lot, plus the fact that it's only a 20-minute drive from Roseau. It's a much better alternative for people short on time than some other waterfalls in Dominica which are very nice but hours away. Also it is worth noting that there were no mosquitoes in the jungle when walking towards the falls! The one disadvantage is that there is no easy access to a "pool" of water to swim in at the bottom of the falls.
Written 3 January 2020
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,381 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
My wife and I paid a short visit to the falls when stopping off in the area from our cruise of the West Indies and really enjoyed the time there. Truly amazing waterfall with huge black rocks underneath and all round fantastic views. Well worth the effort to get there.
Written 29 March 2020
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,422 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Two spectacular waterfalls come into view sandwiched between towering peaks after a strenuous hike through a dense forest. The trail is steep in some spots and can be slippery if wet (much of the time as you are in a rain forest)!!! Wear shoes/boots with rubber soles good for gripping rocks and soil. It is worth the climb but take your time.
Written 21 November 2022
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Curious55629301640
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Such a wonderful experience. Ten minute walk to get to the view. Amazing site. Reasonably priced. We took a cold dip in one of the pools then climbed to to top with a tour guide to get to the hot springs. It was an experience to remember. The tour guide cost more but it is a must do activity.
Written 21 December 2023
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simon t
Nottingham, UK190 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
A beautiful spot with stunning views of the falls from the viewing platform. The hike from the car park is quite short (10-15 minutes), but the steps are quite steep and slippery in places, and not suitable for those with mobility issues. The path and viewing platform were also very busy with cruise ship tours, although that did not detract from the beauty of the place.
Written 28 January 2024
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T-SGlobetrotters
Preston, UK3,807 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Access to the site is up a very steep road, but at the top, there is ample car parking. This is another attraction that falls within the weekly pass available at those visitor centres that are open. After passing through the visitor centre, it is an easy uphill 10 minute walk to the falls on a good surface. At the top, there is a spacious viewing platform where both falls are visible. To the left, the 'father' falls are a combination of cold and hot springs which mix shortly before cascading down the sheer rock face and is the taller of the two. The 'mother' falls on the right, has a greater volume of water but is shorter. Access to pools under the falls is more difficult here and involves scrambling over rocks. We didn't bother as the views from  the covered platform were excellent.

Written 5 May 2023
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WanderingFarmer
Payson, UT454 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Was on a bus tour and Trafalgar Falls was one of the stops. Turned out to be one of the best stops we made. Not a bad hike with steps, some were s little taller than others. Maybe a little over 1/4 mile hike but the walk though the rain forest was one of the best parts! Lush green leaves almost blocking out the sun, then you get to the falls. There is a platform you can rest on and take photos. The falls were spectacular with the scope of how tall they are. It was definitely worth the hike up and back!
Written 20 January 2020
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Donald J
Bellingham, WA972 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Nice drive to the falls with a local tour operator, steep narrow roads with interesting trees and plants along the way. Falls are an easy ten minute hike on a maintained trail. Two falls side by side are at the end with good photo opportunities.
Written 1 February 2024
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