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Dyer, IN2,389 contributions
Jan 2022
This was part of a ship excursion. Since I didn't know how long it would take to walk down to the falls, I viewed it from the lookout.
If you have unlimited time< i would suggest walking down to the falls.....be sure to wear your swimsuit so you can go swimming.
We were given a free drink (maybe it was part of the tour). Also there were a few souvenirs for sale.
If you have unlimited time< i would suggest walking down to the falls.....be sure to wear your swimsuit so you can go swimming.
We were given a free drink (maybe it was part of the tour). Also there were a few souvenirs for sale.
Written 1 April 2022
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JoeNathan9249
Saint Paul, MN6,023 contributions
Jan 2020
Incredibly beautiful - please see pictures. Fun to walk to (perhaps 10 minute walk from road, down steps. Fun to wade into, and paddle over to the falls if you care to. Rock bottom is not very deep, and is uneven.
Can't overstate the beauty of this place. Came here on tour arranged by Viking Cruise lines.
Can't overstate the beauty of this place. Came here on tour arranged by Viking Cruise lines.
Written 8 February 2020
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Colorado K
Colorado165 contributions
Sept 2021
Gorgeous Falls- an easy walk down a few banks of stairs to a hidden pool. The water is crystal clear and you can see fish and crabs swimming around. The falls are lovely and just a short drive from Emerald Pool.
Written 5 September 2021
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Cindy R
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Cruise excursion. Overbooked by cruise line or local tour operators were more interested in $$ than the safety of the guests. Path was too crowded for slippery conditions. Two persons slipped (fortunately not seriously). The beach visit was a total waste. Obviously the tour’s own section of beach….chairs were free IF you could find any available. Umbrellas were an additional (unmentioned) $$ and had ample holes.
Written 12 December 2024
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Seasoned by Sam
Wallasey, UK197 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This waterfall was stunning, and on our tour was called the Habiscus Waterfall (I think!). I went into the water at the base of the waterfall and although it was a bit refreshing shall we say, it was absolutely stunning. It was a bit hit and miss with the rock below foot though, as of course it’s a natural setting so there are loose, uneven and sloppy rock everywhere! There’s a viewing point as well for those with limited mobility or for those who would rather not climb down the 70ish steps to reach it.
Written 13 December 2019
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Ricardo B
Miami, FL2,774 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is one of the easiest waterfall to reach in Dominica and quite picturesque. It is on the way to the majority of other natural attractions of the island, so worth visiting
Written 14 August 2018
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EliseinLA
Los Angeles4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Dominica is a small, beautiful island where 90% of the people would take the shirt off their backs to help a tourist. However, there are a small few who think they can do whatever they want and there are no consequences.
I wasn’t new to Dominica when I visited in 2023. I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for 3 years in La Plaine and lived another year in the capital of Roseau. I’d visited almost every corner of the island and decided to try Jaco Falls as something different with a local friend. We paid our entrance fees and went down, hoping to enjoy swimming in the pool. Instead, when we got down, they were doing a photo shoot for Miss Dominica (so there were 6 women styling and posing in front of the falls and in the water), meaning we couldn’t enjoy the waterfall whatsoever. We immediately went back up and asked the woman for a refund, telling her there was no way we could even dip our toes in the water. It became clear fast that she had known the photo shoot was happening (and knew it when we purchased our ticket less than an hour before). She refused to refund the tickets, saying she couldn’t control what happened once people got down there.
In the US, you would call that woman a sketchy thief. Down there, you would call her a jumbi thief. Regardless, we had paid for tickets to access the falls when she knew full well there was an event going on already. The fact that she didn’t refund the tickets puts a stain on Dominica tourism and makes tourists think everyone is dishonest.
Instead of going to this mediocre waterfall, please know there are many other options around the island for a fun excursion:
-La Plaine’s waterfall with a medium level hike to it (pay $20 for a guide)
-Emerald Pool with a simple paved hike (pay the park entry fee)
-Snorkeling with bubbles at Champagne Beach on the southwest side
-Idyllic swimming and a small hike at Scott’s Head on the southwestern-most tip of the island
-Swimming and good vibes at Mero Beach on the west coast in the middle of the island
-Quiet swimming at Purple Turtle Beach on the northwest
-A million free rivers where you can stop and swim
I wasn’t new to Dominica when I visited in 2023. I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for 3 years in La Plaine and lived another year in the capital of Roseau. I’d visited almost every corner of the island and decided to try Jaco Falls as something different with a local friend. We paid our entrance fees and went down, hoping to enjoy swimming in the pool. Instead, when we got down, they were doing a photo shoot for Miss Dominica (so there were 6 women styling and posing in front of the falls and in the water), meaning we couldn’t enjoy the waterfall whatsoever. We immediately went back up and asked the woman for a refund, telling her there was no way we could even dip our toes in the water. It became clear fast that she had known the photo shoot was happening (and knew it when we purchased our ticket less than an hour before). She refused to refund the tickets, saying she couldn’t control what happened once people got down there.
In the US, you would call that woman a sketchy thief. Down there, you would call her a jumbi thief. Regardless, we had paid for tickets to access the falls when she knew full well there was an event going on already. The fact that she didn’t refund the tickets puts a stain on Dominica tourism and makes tourists think everyone is dishonest.
Instead of going to this mediocre waterfall, please know there are many other options around the island for a fun excursion:
-La Plaine’s waterfall with a medium level hike to it (pay $20 for a guide)
-Emerald Pool with a simple paved hike (pay the park entry fee)
-Snorkeling with bubbles at Champagne Beach on the southwest side
-Idyllic swimming and a small hike at Scott’s Head on the southwestern-most tip of the island
-Swimming and good vibes at Mero Beach on the west coast in the middle of the island
-Quiet swimming at Purple Turtle Beach on the northwest
-A million free rivers where you can stop and swim
Written 9 July 2024
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Sondra L
Dominica22 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
In the interior of Dominica lays this beauty. A walk from the road and down some steps will bring you to the spectacular view.
Written 21 September 2018
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Jakub K
7 contributions
Apr 2018
Quite nice falls,similar to the Emerald pool. Very easy access. But you have to count with a small entrance fee - 3 ECS,because it’s now “private” property of some local family.
Written 17 April 2018
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Christopher T
Eustis, FL277 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Jacko Falls is just down the road from Spanny Falls and close to Emerald Pool. Easy to find and easy to walk to. The trail is maintained very-well. I don't know if cruise ship passengers visit this falls because the day we were there, no ships were in port so we had the place to ourselves. The walk to the falls takes about five minutes. The falls are gorgeous, among the prettiest we've seen. We sat there for hours just relaxing in the water and watching the sisserou parrots flying overhead. Jacko Falls has the feel of a big tourist stop because of the improvements, but this is definitely one that's worth the visit. I would do Jacko before Emerald Pool.
Written 17 January 2017
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