Argyle Waterfall

Argyle is the highest waterfall on Tobago, dropping in three distinct stages through rainforest a short way inland from Roxborough on the windward coast. A path of about fifteen minutes leads from the car park to the lowest and largest pool, and steeper routes climb to the second and third tiers for those who want them. Guides are provided at the entrance and take visitors up. The forest around it is part of the Main Ridge catchment.

What you actually see

• The three tiers - the fall descending in three separate stages.
• The lower pool - the largest and most accessible pool for swimming.
• The upper tiers - steeper climbs to the second and third levels.
• The rainforest - the Main Ridge catchment forest around the fall.

When to go

June to December after rain gives the strongest flow. The dry season from January to May reduces it considerably. Mornings are quietest before the tour groups.

Honest expectations

Flow drops a great deal in the dry season and the fall can be disappointing then. Guides are effectively compulsory and tips are expected on top of the fee. The climb to the upper tiers is steep and slippery.

Nearby

Roxborough is on the coast, and the Main Ridge is inland.