Description of the attraction
Carbet is a group of waterfalls along the river of the same name in Guadeloupe. The cascades, there are three of them, are located in the tropical jungle at the bottom of the slopes of the Soufriere volcano. The natural landmark is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Guadeloupe, attracting around 400,000 visitors annually.
The Europeans became aware of them after, during the expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1493, the waterfalls were noted in the sailor's logbook.
The first waterfall in location and height has a drop point of over 125 m. Visitors reach this series of cascades along a long, steep path located at an altitude of 900 m. The source of the Karbe River is located two kilometers upstream of the first cascade at an altitude of 1300 meters.
More convenient and accessible is the second of the three waterfalls, thanks to which the maximum number of visitors gets here. Its fall begins at an altitude of 110 m; the observation deck can be reached by a convenient road with good coverage. Walking time will take about 20 minutes from the main car park at an altitude of 660 m. The tourist route usually includes a visit to several hot mineral water springs in the immediate vicinity.
The third cascade is the smallest in height - only 20 m, but the largest in terms of the volume of discharged water in Guadeloupe. The approach to it is possible only along the pedestrian route, which is within the reach of tourists with the experience of such ascents.
Due to natural disasters, part of the rock behind the second waterfall collapsed, so you can only go to it up to a safe mark determined by the Guadeloupe authorities.
