- Saut-d’Eau Waterfalls: The main reason to come. Water spills over limestone ledges into pools, and pilgrims bathe, pray and leave offerings on the rocks. Go early on a weekday for quiet. Expect a small entry or guide fee of about US$3 to 8, and allow 2 to 3 hours.
- The Sacred Pools and Riverbank Shrines: Below the main drop, trees are tied with cloth and candles burn on the stones. It is worth watching respectfully before you take a swim. Free to wander, and an hour is plenty. Morning light is best.
- Ville-Bonheur Shrine Church: Just up the road, this church is the Catholic center of the pilgrimage. The apparition of the Virgin Mary is said to have taken place here in the 1840s. Visit in the morning, free entry, around 30 to 45 minutes.
- The Village Market: Stalls sell fruit, candles, charcoal,
- Saut-d’Eau Waterfalls: The main reason to come. Water spills over limestone ledges into pools, and pilgrims bathe, pray and leave offerings on the rocks. Go early on a weekday for quiet. Expect a small entry or guide fee of about US$3 to 8, and allow 2 to 3 hours.
- The Sacred Pools and Riverbank Shrines: Below the main drop, trees are tied with cloth and candles burn on the stones. It is worth watching respectfully before you take a swim. Free to wander, and an hour is plenty. Morning light is best.
- Ville-Bonheur Shrine Church: Just up the road, this church is the Catholic center of the pilgrimage. The apparition of the Virgin Mary is said to have taken place here in the 1840s. Visit in the morning, free entry, around 30 to 45 minutes.
- The Village Market: Stalls sell fruit, candles, charcoal, sweets and ritual items. It is the best place to eat simple local food and talk with vendors. Mornings are busiest. Budget US$2 to 5 for a snack and spend an hour.
- The July Pilgrimage: Mid-July brings thousands of visitors, drumming, prayer and bathing in the falls. It is crowded and intense, so go with a guide and a flexible schedule. Costs are mostly the guide, about US$10 to 20, and plan on a full day.
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