Wavine Cyrique Falls

Caution, this site is no longer accessible; the ladder and the ropes are no longer in place! I took off my equipment because I saw on this Google page that some people took the risk of going there without any security, putting their lives in danger!!! This site was equipped to progress in safety, guided by a canyoning instructor, and all the technical equipment (harness, lanyards, gears, helmets, etc). Not wishing to feel responsible and to prevent the accident, I removed all my equipment since some people did not understand the beauty of life!?! For those who want to live this adventure safely and enjoy life contact me! #canyoningdominica

Unreal place, very beautiful. It’s on the east coast so the black sand beach gets a lot of seaweed and thrash of the Atlantic but the place remains beautiful. If you can go on a day with no wind and swell it’s the best. As for the hike, it is short but very challenging. You will have to go down using a ladder and ropes and there’s moment in between where you have to use the roots or trees. If you are afraid of heights, even the slightest, this is not for you. Do not attempt if it’s muddy or raining as well.

Just went today (January 23 2020). Ladders have been replaced since hurricane Maria. One of our favorite adventures yet! Definitely need to be very careful, and in relatively good shape. You traverse the side of the mountain using ladders and ropes put up by a local resident. Beautiful views the entire way and the waterfall flowing into the Atlantic Ocean was surreal. The pin actually stopped us a bit before the “parking area” continue on a bit farther and take the next left all the way to the second green house where you can park and donate a few dollars (we donated 10 EC) to the man that maintains the trail and lives in the green house.

I haven't been to the falls recently, but it's an amazing site once you reach the falls. The hike is difficult. Rope ladders and tree roots are used to gain footing as you descend a steep cliff. Once you get to the bottom you will see a waterfall cascading from the top of a cliff into the Atlantic. There's usually a black sand beach, but this changes based on the tide and whether waves have battered the beach recently. Definitely get a guide or trusted local to take you to the falls. I definitely would not visit the falls on a rainy day or if there are any tropical weather systems, since waves may reach further up the beach and the hike would be more difficult. Update 12/28/19: Since Maria the area has changed a bit. Very few trees are available to form a canopy or allow climbing using roots. If you have a fear of heights this will be a difficult hike. If you own safety harnesses take them with you, since it may help you feel safer. The final part of the hike will definitely be easier for people used to rock climbing etc (since it's really steep). The site is currently being updated. One can view the falls from the top, if he or she isn't up to climbing down the ladders.

I was here 2006, walking from three rivers eco lodge. Amazing place, not easy to reach, specially the last part of the hikking.... But, once you are there, is really really beautiful.

The ladder that used to go down to the beach is gone and the only thing you can visit now is the top of the falls where they come out of the cliff, but it is a steep hike down an unmarked trail, we weren't comfortable making it there

Terrifying experience getting there, bring a guide

Tough location, well worth the time it takes to climb down to it. Be sure you are in very good shape to attempt this site it will work your body and your mind!