Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Dominica, America
Dominica is an island country located in the Lesser Antilles of Caribbean between the coordinates of 15°25′00″ N latitude and 61°20′00″ W longitude. It is spread over an area of 750 sq. km. situated at a maximum altitude of 1,447 meters (Morne Diablotins). Roseau is the capital and the largest city and East Caribbean dollar is the currency of Dominica.
Dominica is popularly called as ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean’ because of its marvelous natural attractions. Boiling Lake is the major identity of Dominica which is the 2nd largest hot spring of the globe. Dominica is divided into 10 parishes such as Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint David, Saint John, Saint Luke, Saint Joseph, Saint Paul, Saint Peter, Saint Mark and Saint Patrick.
The main cities of Dominica are:
- Roseau
- Portsmouth
- Marigot
- Berekua
- Mahaut
- Saint Joseph
History of Dominica:
Dominica was named by Christopher Columbus during his Caribbean voyage. Raymond Breton from France was the first European to visit Dominica between 1642 and 1650. French established their colony in Dominica in 1715 and as per the agreement with France, Dominica became the part of British in 1783. After around 200 years rule of British, Dominica achieved independence on 3rd November 1978.
How to reach Dominica?
Melville Hall Airport is one of only two airports of Dominica located 3 km away from the city of Marigot and around 45 km from the capital city Roseau and another being Canefield Airport. It has connections with Sint Maarten, Porlamar, Antigua, Barbados, Pointe-a-Pitre, Sint Maarten, Saint Lucia and San Juan, operated by BVI Airways, Conviasa, LIAT and Seaborne Airlines.
Dominica has only one major highway that runs between Roseau and Portsmouth. Private minibuses are highly used for within island travel.
Culture, Food and Shopping in Dominica:
English is the official langue and Antillean Creole and French are two widely communicated languages in Dominica. World Creole Music Festival is the prominent festival that takes place in Dominica.
The national dish of Dominica is fried mountain chicken or crapaud frog. Most of large shopping centres of Dominica are located in capital city Roseau and Portsmouth.
Places of interest in Dominica:
Dominica Museum:
Dominica Museum is located in the capital city Roseau revealing about the history and culture of Dominica. It is the national museum of Dominica located in front of the Old Market of Roseau, adjoining Garraway Hotel.
Roseau Cathedral:
Roseau Cathedral is marvelous black stone cathedral constructed with the Gothic Romanesque revival style. The present structure of church dates back to 1916.
French Quarter:
French Quarter is a historical area located in the capital city of Dominica, Roseau and is lined with striking wooden buildings and plenty of traditional shops.
Other places of interest near Dominica are:
- Botanical Gardens in Roseau
- The Emerald Pool
- Morne Trois Pitons National Park
- Waitukubuli National Trail
- Melville Hall
- Jaco Steps
- Middleham Falls & Ti Tou Gorge
- Victoria Falls
- Sari-Sari Waterfall
- Titou Gorge
- Spanny Falls
- Champagne Beach
Best time to visit Dominica:
From mid-December to mid-April will be the best time to reach natural beauty Dominica.
Accommodation options in Dominica:
Most of the luxurious hotels of Dominica are located in capital city Roseau and Portsmouth. Hotels range from 1 star category to 3 star category providing top luxurious modes of accommodation. List of major hotels in Dominica include:
- Beau Rive
- Secret Bay
- Jungle Bay Resort & Spa
- Pagua Bay House Oceanfront Cabanas
- Rosalie Bay Resort
- Manicou River Resort
- Fort Young Hotel
- Calibishie Lodges
- Zen Gardens
- OhLaLa Villas
- Portsmouth Beach Hotel
- Anchorage Hotel & Dive Center