It was with a great sense of joy,
pride, and accomplishment that the government and people of
Dominica greeted the news that Morne Trois Pitons National
Park had been enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage
site in 1997. In fact, Dominica is home to the first
and only natural World Heritage site in the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
The UNESCO World Heritage website describes
Morne Trois Pitons with the following words:
“Luxuriant natural tropical forest blends with scenic
volcanic features of great scientific interest in this national
park centered on the 1,342-m-high volcano known as Morne
Trois Pitons. With its precipitous slopes and deeply incised
valleys, 50 fumaroles, hot springs, three freshwater lakes,
a 'boiling lake" and five volcanoes, located on the
park's nearly 7,000 ha, together with the richest biodiversity
in the Lesser Antilles, Morne Trois Pitons National Park
presents a rare combination of natural features of World
Heritage value.”
Enjoy these scenes from our fascinating
World Heritage Site, Morne Trois Pitons. Then make plans
to visit the park, including the adventure hike to Boiling
Lake. Don't forget your cameras!
Morne
Trois Pitons National Park | Waterfall
| Stairway
Boiling
Lake | Close-up
of Boiling Lake | Emerald
Pool
