Chaudiere Pool, Natural pool and waterfall in Bense, Dominica
The Chaudiere Pool forms where the Hampstead River cascades into a wide basin surrounded by grey rocks and dense tropical vegetation.
The local Kalinago people used this section of the Hampstead River as a gathering place for communal activities before European colonization.
The pool serves as a meeting point for residents of Bense village who maintain traditional swimming and fishing practices in these waters.
Visitors need to complete a 30-minute hike from Bense village and cross a river to reach the pool, requiring sturdy footwear and basic hiking abilities.
During midday, sunlight penetrates directly into the pool's depths, revealing schools of freshwater fish swimming beneath the cascade.
Location: Saint Andrew Parish
Address: Dr Nicholas Liverpool Hwy, Dominica
Opening Hours: Maandag-Zondag 06:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 15.56840,-61.37445
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:51
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