Crayfish Waterfall, Waterfall in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe.
The Cascade aux Écrevisses flows through dense tropical vegetation in Guadeloupe National Park, creating a natural pool at its base.
The waterfall gained recognition in the late 20th century when Guadeloupe National Park established marked trails to facilitate public access.
Local residents frequently gather at the waterfall during weekends for traditional family picnics and social gatherings in nature.
Visitors can reach the waterfall through a 10-minute walk on a paved path from the designated parking area on Route de la Traversée.
The waterfall maintains a constant water flow throughout the year, supporting a population of small freshwater crustaceans in its pools.
Location: Guadeloupe
GPS coordinates: 16.17820,-61.68150
Latest update: May 24, 2025 18:42
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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beautiful waterfall but completely spoiled by all the bathers splashing around in it ...
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