Emerald Pool, Waterfall pool in Saint David Parish, Dominica.
Emerald Pool is a natural basin fed by a waterfall within a national park in Dominica, surrounded by dense rainforest and moss-covered rock formations. The water displays a distinctive green hue caused by minerals in the surrounding stone.
The pool was long known to the island's first inhabitants before European arrival. It later became part of a protected area that gained UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 1997.
The pool holds meaning for local people as a symbol of the island's natural world. Visitors notice how the setting invites quiet moments of connection with the surrounding forest.
Reaching the pool requires a short walk through the forest that is generally easy to manage. The visitor center offers changing facilities and restrooms if you need to prepare before or clean up after your visit.
The water shifts in color intensity depending on how sunlight filters through the forest canopy and strikes the minerals in the stone. Some visitors notice the green hue appears different throughout the day based on the sun's angle and weather.
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