Settle in for an immensely scenic drive around the southern part of Dominica in an open vehicle that will present the most unobstructed views. You will follow a winding coastal highway through the fishing village of Soufriere, named for the French word for “sulfur,” a reference to the natural sulfur springs in the nearby valleys. St. Mark’s Catholic Church there was built in the 19th century with volcanic stone and it is one of the most picturesque spots on the island. You will pause for photos and to feel the geothermally heated seawater in the small bath out front. Another panoramic view awaits you at Scott’s Head, an elevated finger of land at the very tip of the island, which divides the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Before returning to Roseau, you will gaze out over the capital from the lookout at Morne Bruce, from which the guide may point out the botanical garden that you will visit next.
