Carbet Falls

The Carbet Falls (Chutes du Carbet) are a series of three cascading waterfalls in the Carbet Mountains, accessible from Le Carbet by a trail through tropical rainforest. The second fall is the tallest and most impressive, dropping about 110 metres into a pool of clear mountain water. The hike to the second fall takes about 45 minutes each way on a well-marked trail that gains altitude steadily through the jungle.

The first fall is accessible by paved road and vehicle, making it the most visited but also the least rewarding. The third fall, higher up the mountain, requires a more serious hike and a guide is recommended. Trail conditions vary seasonally — the forest floor is slippery after rain, which happens frequently. Start early to beat the afternoon heat and the crowds that build up at the lower trailhead by mid-morning.

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A story
Christopher Columbus, landing near Le Carbet in 1502, reportedly saw the Carbet Falls from the sea — described in the accounts of the voyage as white ribbons descending from the mountains into the jungle. He did not go ashore to investigate. The falls were not seriously explored by Europeans until the 19th century, though the Carib people of the island had long used the river system for washing and fishing.