Second fall
110 m.
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The Carbet Falls are three waterfalls on the Grand Carbet river in the rainforest at the foot of La Soufrière, within Guadeloupe National Park, about 9 km in a straight line north-east of the town of Basse-Terre. They belong to the commune of Capesterre-Belle-Eau on the east coast of Basse-Terre island. Christopher Columbus is said to have described them in his log in 1493. The first fall is the tallest at 115 m, reached by a long, steep trail; the second, at 110 m, is the most visited because it is the easiest to reach; and the third is the shortest at about 20 m but carries the most water. A paved path leads to the second fall through dense forest and giant tree ferns. After rockfalls following an earthquake in 2004, access to the foot of the fall was closed, so it is seen from a safe distance. A fee is charged at the visitor area. The path is slippery after rain, so wear good shoes, and check trail conditions before you go, as some routes close after rockfalls or heavy rain.
110 m.
Giant tree ferns.
Described them in 1493.
Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
No, the foot of the fall has been closed since 2004.
The path to the second fall is easy and paved.
