Dominica
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city in Saint John Parish, Dominica, and the country's second-largest by population. It's a great starting point for exploring lush nature, including Cabrits National Park and Morne Diablotins.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM)
- Best season
- Dec–May
- Time zone
- America/Dominica
- Sights covered
- 9 places
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Nature
Morne Diablotins
The highest volcano in Dominica, with a lush forest trail leading all the way to its 1,447-meter summit. It ranks among the tallest peaks in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles.
Nature
Morne aux Diables
A volcano rising at the northern tip of Dominica, also known as "Devil's Peak." It is now dormant, but traces of sulfur hot springs can still be found in the surrounding area.
Parks & gardens
Cabrits National Park
A national park on the peninsula north of Portsmouth, Dominica, encompassing rainforest, coral reefs, and wetlands. Walking its trails, visitors can also come across Fort Shirley, a former British military fortress.
Parks & gardens
Morne Diablotin National Park
Set in Dominica's northern highlands, this national park is home to diverse plant and animal life. It offers a range of hiking trails through valleys and past waterfalls.
Nature
Morne Balvine
This mountain in Dominica's Saint John Parish is crossed by Segment 11 of the Waitukubuli National Trail. Its modest height makes it ideal for a light trek.
Nature
Cario River
A stream flowing through the parish of Saint John in northwestern Dominica, about 27 km north of the capital, Roseau. Found near Portsmouth, this quiet waterway offers a close-up feel of Dominica's natural surroundings.
Nature
Picard River
A river that rises on the northern slopes of Morne Diablotins and flows northwest to meet the Caribbean Sea at Prince Rupert Bay near Portsmouth. It's a good way to trace Dominica's natural landscape from mountain to sea.
Nature
Indian River
A river on the Caribbean island of Dominica, flowing between Portsmouth and Glanvillia. It's the widest river on the island, and following its course reveals exotic scenery.
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