[3][4][5] Chamarel is a village located in the western hills on the west coast of Mauritius at an elevation of about 850 feet (260 m) between Savanne and the Black river districts where the cascades are formed on the River du Capano flowing through an "amphitheater of abrupt rocks".

[1] Creoles form the major work force in this village of the Black River district.

Mathew Flinders who was captured in Mauritius during the Napoleonic war was hosted by Chamarel in his estate.

[14][7] One of the notable places of interest is the Coloured Earths, which is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the south west of the town.

[15][14] The colour earth phenomenon is located downstream of the water fall on the Black River valley where the land is barren and plain which measures about 7–8 acres (2.8–3.2 ha) with hardly any vegetation.

An examination of the ground condition where the colours of different shades, varying from "yellow and yellowish brown to bright red, purple, and coal black" indicates about forty hues.

Abseiling from the top of the fall is a water sport that can be organised upon request to some professionals service providers.

Every year on 15 August, a pilgrimage, the Catholic Feast of Assumption, is held here when a fair is organized, funds collected and people served with the "Curry number two", a delicacy; the number two suffix to the name of the cuisine is attributed to monkey which takes second precedence in evolution.

There is also an adventure park in the forest which provides for activities such as crossing Zip-lines, mini suspension bridges, and rope ways.

In addition, the newly restored Ebony Forest Chamarel is located near to the Coloured Earths and this conservation area is now open to visitors.