The Carbet Falls are three waterfalls located on the Grand Carbet River. They are located in the commune of Capesterre-Belle-Eau in the Guadeloupe National Park, in the rainforest at the foot of the Soufrière volcano.
The Carbet Falls are three waterfalls on the course of the Grand Carbet River. They are located in the commune of Capesterre-Belle-Eau in the Guadeloupe National Park, in the rainforest at the foot of the Soufrière volcano.
This river probably owes its name to the Amerindian village, made up of carbets (large open huts serving as shelters), which was established not far from its mouth.
This river probably owes its name to the Amerindian village of carbets (large open huts used as shelters) that was built not far from its mouth.
The Grand Carbet River rises on the eastern flank of La Soufrière. Its sulfurous waters clear after three waterfalls before flowing into the sea, on the Atlantic coast of the island, 11 km below.
It is said that Christopher Columbus, when he landed in Guadeloupe in November 1493, saw the first two falls from the shore of Capesterre Belle-Eau.
The Grand Carbet river rises on the eastern flank of La Soufrière. Its sulphurous waters emerge from three falls to flow into the sea on the island's Atlantic coast, 11 km below.
It is said that Christopher Columbus, when he landed in Guadeloupe in November 1493, saw the first two falls from the shore of Capesterre Belle-Eau.
The Falls
Falls
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The first fall is a two-stage jump of 115 m (3 hours return from the parking lot)
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The second waterfall, 110 m high, is the best known (45 mins round trip from the car park)
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The third waterfall drops 20 meters into a magnificent circular pool. It is particularly impressive for its sheer volume of water.
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The first Chute is a two-stage, 115 m jump (3 hours' drive from the parking lot).
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The second fall, 110 m high, is the best-known (45 min. AR from the parking lot).
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The third falls from a height of 20 m into a magnificent circular pool. It is particularly impressive for its sheer volume of water.
Please note that access to the area around the Third Carbet Waterfall has been prohibited by municipal decree since 2008 following a landslide near the waterfall. The last section of the trail is PROHIBITED, approximately 50m.
Please note that access to the area around the Third Chute du Carbet has been prohibited by municipal by-law since 2008, following a landslide next to the Chute. The last section of the trail is FORBIDDEN, approximately 50m.
