Location: Portsmouth Map
Indian River is situated on the South border of Portsmouth in
Dominica. The name of the Indian River comes from a fact that an
Indian village was situated at the mouth of the river where it flows
into Caribbean Sea. You can rent a boat at the mouth of the Indian
River and go up the flow. It usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes to
go in one direction. Indian River is full of wildlife that includes
several species of birds, fish, land crabs, crayfish, constricting
boas and many others. Additionally you can see remains of the rail
road bridge that was constructed here in 1910. It was erected by a
local company to move bananas, sugar cane and other products from
local plantations. Unfortunately the company went bankrupt so the
rail road was abandoned and fell in disrepair. Only few ruins one
both sides of the Indian River survive today. Eventually you get to
a small bar where you can purchase drinks and for those who are fans
of the natural herbs you can purchase it from the locals. It is
probably the easiest way to explore the jungle without actually
walking and exposing yourself to the natural elements.
Indian River was used in the shooting location of the Pirate of the
Caribbean franchise. Local guides usually indicate the exact
location used as a background of that movie. A particular episode
when main characters visit a witch or medicine woman was filmed
here.