Top Things to do in Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Top Restaurants in Capesterre-Belle-Eau
Top 10 Things to do in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe
Discover the best top things to do in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe including Plantation Grand Cafe, Carbet Falls, Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet), Madatet Fishing, Les Bieres de la Lezarde, Distillerie de Rhum Longueteau et Karukera, Route de la Traversee, Vert Intense, Guadeloupe National Park, Parc Archeologique des Roches Gravees.
Restaurants in Capesterre-Belle-Eau
1. Plantation Grand Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Tobias_Kapunkt
1. This tour is only suitable for you if you speak French extremely well.
2. Ask, on which days they actually work on the plantation. Because on like 2 or 3 days of the week there's nothing going on and the whole place looks sleepy and a little boring. On other days it might be different!
3. Our tour started nearly an hour late and took much longer than stated, it seemed to never end
4. Nevertheless, they were extremely friendly, it just wasn't too exciting for us
2. Carbet Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada
The site is very well constructed, with room for bus parking(amazing, given the climb on the access road, and we followed a giant tour bus all the way up!), and wheelchair access right up until the main viewing platform. At this point, the trail breaks away, though is still very well paved and easy to walk, to descend into the valley, where the viewpoint of the second waterfall is located. However, due to torrential rains and the 2004 earthquake, the viewing platform has become unstable, and is no longer accessible. Therefore, you can really only see the falls by straining to look around the corner of the forest. If you are more physically capable, best continue on to the first falls, where you will be rewarded with the best views, which is what we did.
At first, the hike is quite easy, with smalls climbs up rocks, or slopes, the trail gradually getting narrower. We crossed a few run-off streams, which makes sense since we were following the source uphill, and sometime a river overruns its banks. The trail got progressively steeper and steeper, turning into well-built stairs at one point which begs the question: who is in charge of the construction of said stairs, and how do they get the materials all the way up there?! This section of the climb lasted at least 30 minutes, and though efforts were maybe to line the stairs with wire mesh to prevent slipping, there are still some slick areas, as well as broken mesh which you can catch yourself in. Don't lose your concentration!
Once we crested the stairs, we began to descend towards the riverbed, to follow the falls to their source. This section was a lot more challenging, with the rocks being wet or muddy, and very steep. Some places had well-secured ropes to help us out.
Upon arriving at the falls, we were met with a variety of nice, flat spots where we could sit down and have lunch, relax and enjoy the view of the falls. It is quite high up in elevation, so even on a sunny day, we found ourselves in a fog-like mist. Packing a small windbreaker or sweater is recommended, along with food and plenty of water. Don't forget to bring everything back with you, too, as it is a protected National Park.
Back at the bottom, the brand-new welcome center offers excellent views from its roof deck of the valley below, and the outdoor washrooms are clean and very welcome for washing off the mud from the climb. All in all, this place offers falls for all levels of tourist, regardless of how capable you are. Definitely a place for anyone to visit and enjoy!
3. Carbet Falls (Les Chutes du Carbet)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 507 reviews
You know you need lots of vacation photos, so why not take them here? These three Waterfalls showcase the natural beauty of the tropical landscape.
Reviewed By Donald Munroe E - Hamburg, New York
My wife & I walked to the Second Chute (waterfall) on our week-long visit in Guadeloupe and would highly recommend this. It was raining lightly but we didn't mind. The path to the second falls was incredibly well built and maintained - stone and wooden steps all in excellent repair. This made the walk very easy. Unfortunately, the low clouds made it impossible for us to see the top of the falls, but what we could see was really nice. The heavy rain that was falling on the mountain (though not in lowland parts of the island of Basse Terre) led to the closure of the path to the third falls. In all, a lovely walk. And the drive up to the park through extremely dense rain forest was also enjoyable.
4. Madatet Fishing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By TudorSardeni - Bucharest, Romania
Before coming to Guadeloupe, one of the things on my list was to fish on blue marlin (“Big game”). Among the options was the boat of Julien, and in the end it proved to be the best one. He was very prompt, professional and he did his best to make this trip possible (the boat was not at full capacity and Julien accepted to go fish with fewer fishermen than usual, only to keep the client happy). We went at a very good spot known by Julien, we set the rods and after only 15 minutes (some call it luck, others may call it faith), a fish took the bait and the show began. 2 hours of fight and we were able to see it: a 3m blue marlin weighting at least 200 kg! I’ve been fishing for many years, but this is by far the best experience of my life. Respect Julien! You are indeed “mad à tet” but in a good way :). Hope to come again in Guadeloupe.
5. Les Bieres de la Lezarde
Overall Ratings
5 based on 214 reviews
Brewery on the banks of the River Lézarde, Vernou, Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe. You will discover the artisanal manufacturing site of the famous beer Lézarde, only craft beer of the island. Here you will find beers, ofcourse, but also snacks, soft drinks ... to enjoy on the Terrace in the heart of the rainforest. Free WIFI.
Reviewed By marcomH38BP - Ottawa, Canada
Went to Guadeloupe for the first time in March 2017. I was looking for a location with a waterfall where there was no group excursion and tourist did know about. After making a search on google I found this place "saut de le lezarde" that looked pretty interesting. Drove to the location but got lost on the way but ended up at a brewery "bière de la lézarde". Decided to go in for a beer and ask for some directions. Got in the backyard and wow the scenery was amazing. Patio like, two or three levels going down a hill in the forest and the view was just unreal. Lots of deferent beers to choose from and the staff are really friendly. I had a beer and some directions to the falls and had a day to remember. The place might be a bit hard to find but a most see!!!
P.s. Check out my video of the falls on YouTube
Or type in "just another day Guadeloupe saut de la lézarde"
Enjoy
6. Distillerie de Rhum Longueteau et Karukera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By Keith-B-Robinson - Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
As something of a rum enthusiast (I wouldn't quite call myself a connoisseur... yet), I've visited a few rum Distilleries throughout the Caribbean and must say that I was thoroughly disappointed by this derelict distillery and its sorry excuse for a tour.
During our visit, the distillery itself was inoperable (apparently it had been "a month or two" since equipment failure had brought operations to a halt - it was expected to be back up and running "after mid-January 2013") and deserted, other than our guide. The guide did a very quick and very poor job of describing the distillation process, and there was really no tour of the grounds/facility, other than a short walk past the gift shop.
The guide then quickly rushed us off to said gift shop, where a company employee was pouring taster shots as quickly as he could. There was no description of the different types of rum being offered and the employee didn't seem to know much about rum. When I asked him to recommend a nice sipping rum to taste he responded by saying that all the different rums were "nice with coke"... ?!?!? What? A quality rum should not be consumed with coke! But I digress.
Sadly, the taster that was suggested had less flavor than boat gas, and after quickly looking around at the overpriced items for sale, decided it was time to leave.
I would not recommend taking the time to visit.
7. Route de la Traversee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 479 reviews
Take a scenic drive through the Mountains and feast your eyes on the tropical landscape of the Caribbean.
Reviewed By Anette12345 - Orkelljunga, Sweden
This road starts in Point au Pitre and crosses the island of Basse Terre. It winds through rain forest and there are plenty of nice stops. The road itself is beautiful even if you don't stop. We just loved maison de la foret!
8. Vert Intense
Overall Ratings
5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By beergarden - Philadelphia
This was my first canyoning trip ever. There were seven participants and one guide. We were outfitted with a thick two piece specialized wetsuit over our swim suits and wore a climbing belt and special rubber shoes over our socks and a helmet. Next, was a 15 minute van drive along windy and hilly roads to the trail. We walked a bit over flat terrain and then we had to hike up a very steep section for a bit (very tiring esp. in that hot suit!). At a point, there were ropes to help you. Soon, we were cooled off by getting wet. The next couple of hours were a blast with short and long rappels down cliffs (incl. down Waterfalls!), two jumps into water (you can bypass the jumps), and a few slides. The first rappel was a little scary but the ones after that were less so. The guide affixed all the equipment each time and provided clear instructions. The guide spoke English for two of us so we could understand what was happening. My friend is afraid of heights so he bypassed the longer jump and did fine with the other stuff. The men in the group helped the guide by carrying backpacks with equipment.
I did this trip without my glasses but if you need glasses to see it will be tricky. You’ll need two hands and be wet much of the time so you’ll need to tuck them in your suit at points and hope they don’t break. It’s difficult to carry anything (like a camera or a snack) while doing this activity. I believe they may have backpacks and dry bags for loan but it seems like a pain to carry anything on this trip.
The scenery (plants and waterfalls) was magnificent! The steep climb at the beginning was a challenge for me but I really enjoyed this hike and the canyoning.
9. Guadeloupe National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By CathyP1953 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
What a beautiful spot on Planet Earth! We drove for miles just looking up at the Mountains that are s colorful and majestic. We enjoyed driving around the 10+ mile dirt road and stopped at Rattlesnake Canyon-what a view! Words just cannot describe the surrounding beauty. Cactus varieties were so unique. Saw a lot of animals life, including a roadrunner and deer. Rock formations are just so unique. Be sure and take plenty of water on your travels through this awesome National Park.
10. Parc Archeologique des Roches Gravees
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By ChuckPMi - Adrian, Michigan
This is the site of boulders with petroglyphs and a botanic garden. Admission and the guided tour is free. The guide only speaks French but is very kind and tries to make you understand. There are printed displays that further explain the pertroglyphs. About half the tour is of the botanical garden there and the tropical fruits like chocolate and cinnamon and others I had never heard of. There is plenty of parking.
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