YS FALLS

A paradise of cascading waterfalls and three huge pools of translucent emerald natural mineral water. To reach the falls, we cross a very old plantation in a tractor with a well-equipped trailer along the river through dense vegetation (allow 20 minutes). You arrive at a large natural amphitheatre with an excellent restaurant. A short 10-minute walk takes you to the main waterfall. Natural pools invite you to swim along the seven waterfalls. You can jump from the top of a rock to the end of a liana, or let the water massage you in the river. Be careful, the current is strong, and ropes are there to catch you in flight, but it's best to know how to swim well to get into the pools at the foot of the waterfalls. Our staff will be happy to take photos for you from any angle, as a tip of course. A zipline offered here by Chukka is a must.

Smart tips. The area around the falls is designed to accommodate many visitors. But it's often very busy, especially during seasonal peaks. As a result, you'll need to be patient to enjoy the privilege of swimming in the cool currents. We advise you to arrive early in the wet season to avoid the afternoon rain, which is frequent in the forest, and perhaps around midday in the dry season, when everyone is having a snack and the sun is shining on the falls. By the way, be sure to order from the restaurant at the falls and not from the one down in the parking lot (which is dirty). On the other hand, the store downstairs offers souvenirs never seen elsewhere on the island, gift ideas and beautiful books.

History. Over the years, the property changed hands several times before going bankrupt in 1832. In 1837, it was bought by a Jamaican, John Browne, the great-uncle of the current owner. Conquered by this 1,200-hectare estate and by the grace of the river that runs through it, he turned it into a sugarcane plantation, a cattle farm, a timber operation... Gradually, plots were sold off and the immense estate shrank to its present, still respectable, size of around a thousand hectares. Sugar cane production continued until the 1960s. Today, the farm specializes in raising dairy cows and racehorses. A papaya plantation occupies a large part of the land. It wasn't until the late 1980s that YS Falls was first visited by tourists.