Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
Caribbean · DMA
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Dominica
Dominica fits travelers who want a Caribbean trip with rainforest hikes, waterfalls, and hot springs ahead of polished resort culture. It works best as a nature-first island stay with a rental car or guided days out, not as a beach-only trip that expects long stretches of easy sand.
Popular For
Things To See
- Roseau
- Morne Trois Pitons National Park
- Boiling Lake
- Trafalgar Falls
- Scotts Head
- Champagne Reef
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- January through April is the easiest broad season for a first nature-focused trip.
- Dominica is better for hiking, rivers, and volcanic landscapes than for a conventional fly-and-flop beach vacation.
- Driving is slower than the map suggests, so keep the daily route realistic.
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Hotels & Accommodations
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Dominica.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population
- 67,408
- Area
- 751 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
XCD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
48.8
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Roseau (15.30°N, 61.40°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
12/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 30/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.761
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.006
- 10-year change
- +0.016
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🌿
Morne Trois Pitons National Park
Inscribed 1997
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 21.4%
- Forest cover
- 63.8%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 3
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 6
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
36/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
74/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Dominica. Exercise normal precautions in Dominica. Advisory summary Dominica is generally a safe destination for travelers. Dominica regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Dominica. Review our Travel Guidance for Dominica to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Dominica: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Dominica. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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