France · Guadeloupe
Acomat Falls
This waterfall is located in Guadeloupe, an insular region of France. It is placed onto the River Grande plaine, two kilometers from RN2.
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Acomat Falls drops over a series of steps. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Pointe-Noire, France. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town Pointe-Noire, France
- Country France
- Region Guadeloupe, Western Europe, Europe
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Acomat Falls
France
Height—Width—
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Largest single sheet of falling water
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Widest on earth
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Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Acomat Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
16.2092, -61.7606
Quick answers
Where is Acomat Falls?
Acomat Falls is in France (Guadeloupe). The nearest base is Pointe-Noire, France. Its coordinates are 16.2092, -61.7606.
When is the best time to visit Acomat Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Acomat Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: diving, swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Acomat Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Acomat Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Acomat Falls?
The usual base is Pointe-Noire, France. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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