Avocat Falls
Hidden in the northern Blanchisseuse Road is the breathtaking Avocat Waterfall. Forming part of the Marianne River, the journey starts at the Spring Bridge and takes a 20 minute uphill ascent to the ridge and gradually descends to the river. The falls itself is roughly 50 feet high and cascades down into refreshing green pools where hikers can relax and cool off. Upon returning there are two options; hike down the same trail or swim down the river for an exciting experience. Due to the naturally occurring rocks and water they form large basins to bathe in and huge protruding rocks to jump off of. Along the way hikers can admire the flora and fauna that have remained relatively untouched since the area only got a paved main road in 1931. Prior to that, the only way to get to Blanchisseuse was via a ferry. While the road is a bit bumpy, it's not terrible to drive through and maxi taxi buses drive along the road with ease. The area itself remains...