Boiling Lake is located in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is a volcanic lake. The lake was discovered by two British men working in Dominica in 1870. It is 200 feet wide and 195 feet deep, with gray-blue water bubbling with gas. The temperature of the water at the edge of the lake ranges from 82 to 92 degrees Celsius. White water mist often covers the surface of the lake, visible from a distance to visitors.

At the bottom of Boiling Lake, there is a circular vent that emits gases such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric acid, and hydrogen sulfide. During eruptions, the valley rumbles, the earth shakes, and hot water shoots up to form 6-10 feet high columns of water, resembling a boiling pot, which is quite spectacular. The lake is named after this activity. Due to the long-term impact of sulfur gases and other harmful gases in the surrounding area, the growth and reproduction of plants and animals have been greatly affected, resulting in extensive vegetation destruction and a desolate landscape, hence the name “Desolate Valley.”

The spectacle of Boiling Lake often leaves visitors in awe, earning it the title of a major wonder in the Caribbean region, attracting scientists and tourists from around the world to visit and admire. However, located in a volcanic valley, reaching Boiling Lake requires traversing dense tropical rainforests and desolate valleys, making it a true adventure.

Boiling Lake

Reasons to visit: One of the most astonishing lakes

Continent: North America

Country: Dominica

Province/State: Saint George Parish