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Carbet Falls
In short
In the lush rainforest of Guadeloupe, on the slopes of Soufrière volcano has formed the most spectacular waterfall in Lesser Antilles – Carbet Falls.
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In detail
First white man to see these falls was… Christopher Columbus. On November 4, 1493, he and his team headed towards the newly discovered island, heading towards the incredibly tall waterfall in the jungle-covered mountains of this island. Initially, he used the Carib name of this island – Caroucaera, but later renamed to Santa María de Guadalupe.
Waterfall has three major steps. Upper step starts at the elevation of some 900 m. This cascade is the tallest – some 115 m tall (many sources mention that it is more than 125 m tall).
Second drop is 110 m tall. Next to the drop the rock is unstable, part of it collapsed in 2004. Due to this the access to the upper drop is closed for now. Near the base of second drop can be found some hot springs.
Lower cascade is 20 m tall and has the greatest water volume of all waterfalls in Guadeloupe.
This waterfall is one of most popular tourist attractions on the island.
Linked articles
Wonders of Guadeloupe
These islands are rich with natural landmarks. One can walk here through primeval Caribbean rainforest, reach the summit of the tallest mountain in Lesser Antilles, enjoy several impressive waterfalls and interesting petroglyphs.
Waterfalls
Some of the most fascinating and awe-inspiring natural monuments are waterfalls or locations where a river abruptly changes its elevation.
Wonders of Caribbean
The Caribbean is a unique group of islands. These islands are somewhat similar – tropical islands surrounded by the blue Caribbean sea. At the same time, they are very diverse – from enormous Cuba to minuscule Saba, from dry Bonaire to jungle-covered mountains of Trinidad, from the flat Bahamas to mountainous Dominica.
Recommended books
Travel eGuide: Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante and Saintes islands
So… Welcome to Guadeloupe, the paradise island in the Caribbean Sea with a French touch!
Fodor’s Essential Caribbean
In amazing full-color, Fodor’s Essential Caribbean covers the top destinations in the Caribbean, from the Dominican Republic and Jamaica to Turks & Caicos and U.S. Virgin Islands.
