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Explore 12 protected areas in Dominica, rated across 10 categories

A peninsula park on the northern coast of Dominica protecting tropical dry forest, coral reefs, wetlands, and the ruins of the 18th-century Fort Shirley, a British garrison built in 1765. Two extinct 

Cabrits

Dominica's oldest protected rainforest, established in 1951 and spanning three parishes — Saint David, Saint Paul, and Saint Joseph. The reserve serves as the source of many of the island's most impor

Central Forest

The world's first marine reserve dedicated to the protection of sperm whales, formally established by an act of parliament in October 2025. Spanning approximately 788 square kilometers along Dominica'

Dominica Sperm Whale Reserve

A national park protecting the Indian River, a navigable waterway lined with Bwa Mang bloodwood trees, tropical vegetation, and rich birdlife near Portsmouth.

Indian River

Established in January 2000 to protect the habitat of the critically endangered sisserou (imperial amazon) parrot, Dominica's national bird. The park contains the island's highest peak, Morne Diabloti

Morne Diablotin

Dominica's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, centered on the 1,342 m volcanic peak of Morne Trois Pitons. The park encompasses luxuriant tropical forest, five volcanoes,

Morne Trois Pitons

One of Dominica's key protected areas, this vast rainforest reserve in Saint Andrew Parish is crucial for conserving the island's tropical flora and fauna. The Syndicate Nature Trail, located within t

Northern Forest

A marine protected area along Dominica's central west coast near the village of Salisbury. The reserve protects coastal marine ecosystems including coral reefs and serves as a habitat for diverse mari

Salisbury

Located on the southwestern tip of Dominica, this marine reserve encompasses an extinct volcanic crater bay between the villages of Scott's Head and Soufriere. Consistently rated among the world's top

Soufriere-Scott's Head

A national park in southern Dominica protecting geothermal hot springs and fumaroles near Soufriere, showcasing the island's volcanic activity.

Soufriere Sulphur Springs

The oldest protected forest in Dominica, established under the 1958 Forest Ordinance to safeguard the water supply serving the largest population on the island.

Stewart Hall Water Catchment

The Syndicate Parrot Preserve was acquired in 1989 to protect critical habitat for Dominica's endemic Imperial Amazon (Sisserou) and Red-necked Amazon parrots. It was formally incorporated into Morne 

National Parks in Dominica

Top 10 Parks in Dominica

Morne Trois Pitons

Dominica Sperm Whale Reserve

Morne Diablotin

Soufriere-Scott's Head

Syndicate Parrot

Northern Forest

Soufriere Sulphur Springs

Central Forest

Salisbury

Cabrits

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Dominica

Dominica Sperm Whale Reserve

Morne Trois Pitons

Syndicate Parrot

Soufriere-Scott's Head

Morne Diablotin

Salisbury

Northern Forest

Soufriere Sulphur Springs

Central Forest

Cabrits

All Parks (12)

Morne Trois Pitons

Dominica Sperm Whale Reserve

Morne Diablotin

Soufriere-Scott's Head

Syndicate Parrot

Northern Forest

Soufriere Sulphur Springs

Central Forest

Salisbury

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