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Things to do in Dominica

The Caribbean's self-declared 'Nature Island,' a boiling lake found almost nowhere else on Earth, and one of the last places where the region's Indigenous Kalinago people maintain their own governed territory.

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What's worth your time in Dominica

Hike to the Boiling Lake

Adventure

The second-largest actively boiling lake on Earth, a flooded volcanic fumarole reached via a demanding full-day hike through dramatic rainforest terrain.

Swim in the Emerald Pool waterfall

Nature

An accessible rainforest waterfall and swimming hole surrounded by lush moss-covered rock, one of Dominica's most popular short hikes.

Visit the Kalinago Territory

Culture

One of the last places in the Caribbean where Indigenous Kalinago (Carib) people maintain self-governance over their traditional land, with craft demonstrations and cultural exhibits.

Dive Champagne Reef's volcanic bubble vents

Adventure

Underwater volcanic vents release warm bubbles through the reef, creating a genuinely unique snorkeling and diving sensation found in few other places.