Just south of Porstmouth, on the Indian river, guides take you on a relaxing one hour boat ride up this winding, mangrove-lined river. Luxurious vegetation hangs overhead and along the banks, ideal place for photos and nature watching
The number of known bird species to be seen in Dominica during the various seasons of the year totals 175, including 4 types of native humming bird. Whether it is the Blue-hooded Euphonia, Mountain Whistler, Broadwinged Hawk or our two unique parrot species you wish to see
Dominica is home to ten active volcanoes which are clustered in an area known as Desolation Valley. The boiling lake is located in the area and believed to be a flooded fumarole, a crack through which gases escape from the molten lava below, rather than a volcanic crater. The natural basin of the Boiling Lake collects the rainfall from the surrounding hills and from two small streams which empty into the lake. The water seeps through the porous bottom to the hot lava below where it is trapped and heated to boiling point.
Dominica still has several lovely beaches. Much of the sand is black and volcanic, but the northeast corner of the island hosts stretches of Caribbean gold. The best beaches for relaxing and taking it all in are near Portsmouth. A drive down the west coast will take you to Lastote Beach and Soufriere Bay, which is home to a Roman Catholic church and also provides a nice view of Scott's Head. Castle Bruce Beach is a slightly rocky beach located halfway up the eastern coast of Dominica. There are facilities for parasailing, windsurfing and water-skiing at many of the seaside hotels all over the island.
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