Kalyca’s guidebook

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Kalyca’s guidebook

Sightseeing

One of the most obvious and yet best places to visit in Trinidad is Maracas Beach. This is the most popular Caribbean beach partly due to its proximity to Port of Spain but also thanks to its stunning beauty. Unfortunately, the government decided to build some permanent structures for vendors so the approach is now pretty ugly but as soon as you get past the construction, you’ll be glad you came! While here be sure to try shark and bake.
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Pantai Maracas
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One of the most obvious and yet best places to visit in Trinidad is Maracas Beach. This is the most popular Caribbean beach partly due to its proximity to Port of Spain but also thanks to its stunning beauty. Unfortunately, the government decided to build some permanent structures for vendors so the approach is now pretty ugly but as soon as you get past the construction, you’ll be glad you came! While here be sure to try shark and bake.
The next beach after Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas also has some facilities but it is much quieter. It is a wide bay with more space in the sand for games. The caves for which it is named provide shelter from the sun and interest for kids. It is even possible to surf at the west end of the bay. If you don’t have a car, this tour could be well worth the cost to get to the North Coast of Trinidad. The views are spectacular and this is one of our favourite beaches.
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Las Cuevas Beach
North Coast Road
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The next beach after Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas also has some facilities but it is much quieter. It is a wide bay with more space in the sand for games. The caves for which it is named provide shelter from the sun and interest for kids. It is even possible to surf at the west end of the bay. If you don’t have a car, this tour could be well worth the cost to get to the North Coast of Trinidad. The views are spectacular and this is one of our favourite beaches.
This is where many locals have their beach house. On the Atlantic coast, this long strip of sand is a wonderfully peaceful place to spend a day, but even better a weekend. Make sure you wake up early enough to see the sunrise over the ocean. Be sure to try Roast Fish By Malcolm Lindsay!
Mayaro Bay
This is where many locals have their beach house. On the Atlantic coast, this long strip of sand is a wonderfully peaceful place to spend a day, but even better a weekend. Make sure you wake up early enough to see the sunrise over the ocean. Be sure to try Roast Fish By Malcolm Lindsay!
On the island of Gaspar Grande, you will find a cave system. Tours to these caves can be booked through any tour operator or directly through the Chaguaramas Development Agency. All boat tours will start from one of the marinas in the Chaguaramas peninsula.
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Gasparee Caves
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On the island of Gaspar Grande, you will find a cave system. Tours to these caves can be booked through any tour operator or directly through the Chaguaramas Development Agency. All boat tours will start from one of the marinas in the Chaguaramas peninsula.
One of the best things to do in Trinidad is to check out a waterfall. Something about waterfalls just makes you happy. An easy hike is Edith Falls found at the entrance to Chaguaramas Golf Course. Maracas Waterfall, at 300 feet, is Trinidad’s highest waterfall.
Edith Falls
Edith Falls Trail
One of the best things to do in Trinidad is to check out a waterfall. Something about waterfalls just makes you happy. An easy hike is Edith Falls found at the entrance to Chaguaramas Golf Course. Maracas Waterfall, at 300 feet, is Trinidad’s highest waterfall.
This is an awesome hike! Drive to the end of the North Coast Road in Blanchisseusse and take a two-hour undulating hike to Paria Bay, one of the best beaches in Trinidad AND take a side trip to Paria Waterfall. This hike is fairly challenging but each tough uphill is followed by a downhill stretch. Take a quick detour to Turtle Rock on your way and head inland from the beach to see the waterfall.
Paria Waterfall
This is an awesome hike! Drive to the end of the North Coast Road in Blanchisseusse and take a two-hour undulating hike to Paria Bay, one of the best beaches in Trinidad AND take a side trip to Paria Waterfall. This hike is fairly challenging but each tough uphill is followed by a downhill stretch. Take a quick detour to Turtle Rock on your way and head inland from the beach to see the waterfall.
Turture Water Steps is a great family hike. Drive east through Valencia and turn right on Cumaca Road. Look for the sign to Valencia EcoResort. Park at the bridge and take the trail up on the left. Follow the river until you reach the series of limestone waterfalls.
Cumaca falls (Turure watersteps )
Cumaca Road
Turture Water Steps is a great family hike. Drive east through Valencia and turn right on Cumaca Road. Look for the sign to Valencia EcoResort. Park at the bridge and take the trail up on the left. Follow the river until you reach the series of limestone waterfalls.
This is a beautiful hike on the east coast in Matura. Also good for all levels of fitness, a well-worn trail leads to a gorgeous turquoise pool and waterfall. Climb up the right-hand side and jump off the rocks! When you’re done, head to Salybia Beach for a dip.
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Rio Seco Waterfall
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This is a beautiful hike on the east coast in Matura. Also good for all levels of fitness, a well-worn trail leads to a gorgeous turquoise pool and waterfall. Climb up the right-hand side and jump off the rocks! When you’re done, head to Salybia Beach for a dip.
It is impossible to get bored on this hike. Not only is it an interesting hike through the jungle and down a river, but Avocat Falls are also among the prettiest in Trinidad. If you only do one tour in Trinidad, make it this one! If you’re not an experienced hiker or don’t have a car, this tour is a great option. Not only will you hike upriver to Avocat Waterfall, but you will also get a chance to stop at Las Cuevas and Maracas Bay beaches.
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Three Pools
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It is impossible to get bored on this hike. Not only is it an interesting hike through the jungle and down a river, but Avocat Falls are also among the prettiest in Trinidad. If you only do one tour in Trinidad, make it this one! If you’re not an experienced hiker or don’t have a car, this tour is a great option. Not only will you hike upriver to Avocat Waterfall, but you will also get a chance to stop at Las Cuevas and Maracas Bay beaches.
Located right off Tucker Valley Road in Chaguaramas is Bamboo Cathedral. This is a popular spot for locals to wander as well as have professional pictures taken. It also happens to be one of the best places to see monkeys. On many occasions, I witnessed red howler monkeys and groups of capuchin monkeys playing in the trees. If you’re feeling active, continue up the trail to the tracker station at the top. An old US Army outpost where they would listen in to foreign communications during World War II. It is now just derelict buildings but interesting nonetheless.
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Bamboo Cathedral
Radio Tower Road
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Located right off Tucker Valley Road in Chaguaramas is Bamboo Cathedral. This is a popular spot for locals to wander as well as have professional pictures taken. It also happens to be one of the best places to see monkeys. On many occasions, I witnessed red howler monkeys and groups of capuchin monkeys playing in the trees. If you’re feeling active, continue up the trail to the tracker station at the top. An old US Army outpost where they would listen in to foreign communications during World War II. It is now just derelict buildings but interesting nonetheless.
An absolute must-do activity in Trinidad between March and September is turtle watching. The best place is in Grande Rivière along the northwest coast. It’s quite a trek to get here so be sure to stay overnight. Around 9 pm you can join a guided group (mandatory), head to the beach and watch hundreds of giant leatherback turtles come ashore and lay their eggs. If you get up just before dawn and head back to the beach you will likely see the last few in daylight. Later in the season, you get a chance to watch the hatchlings be released. INSIDER TIP: go in June for your best chance to see both. Matura is another spot where turtle watching is possible.
Turtle watching
Toco Main Road
An absolute must-do activity in Trinidad between March and September is turtle watching. The best place is in Grande Rivière along the northwest coast. It’s quite a trek to get here so be sure to stay overnight. Around 9 pm you can join a guided group (mandatory), head to the beach and watch hundreds of giant leatherback turtles come ashore and lay their eggs. If you get up just before dawn and head back to the beach you will likely see the last few in daylight. Later in the season, you get a chance to watch the hatchlings be released. INSIDER TIP: go in June for your best chance to see both. Matura is another spot where turtle watching is possible.
Located beside Manzanilla beach on the east coast, this is Trinidad’s largest freshwater wetlands and is protected. Home to red howler monkeys, anacondas, caiman, ocelot and the West Indian manatee among the more common parrots, macaws, butterflies and insects, this is a great place for a nature tour. A guide is necessary.
Nariva Swamp
Located beside Manzanilla beach on the east coast, this is Trinidad’s largest freshwater wetlands and is protected. Home to red howler monkeys, anacondas, caiman, ocelot and the West Indian manatee among the more common parrots, macaws, butterflies and insects, this is a great place for a nature tour. A guide is necessary.
Birdwatchers will love this place. You can watch hundreds of hummingbirds right off the lodge’s balcony or walk into the forest to see and hear many more. There are plenty of iguanas, agoutis and other creatures around too. You can stay overnight at the lodge too.
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Asa Wright Nature Centre
Blanchisseuse Road
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Birdwatchers will love this place. You can watch hundreds of hummingbirds right off the lodge’s balcony or walk into the forest to see and hear many more. There are plenty of iguanas, agoutis and other creatures around too. You can stay overnight at the lodge too.
Trinidad is the ‘Land of the Hummingbirds’. With a chance to view 13 of the 17 hummingbird species found in Trinidad and Tobago, you are sure to get your fix of the tiny creatures here. Tours include an information presentation, chance to view the birds, time in the gift shop and a light meal.
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Yerette - Home of the Hummingbird
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Trinidad is the ‘Land of the Hummingbirds’. With a chance to view 13 of the 17 hummingbird species found in Trinidad and Tobago, you are sure to get your fix of the tiny creatures here. Tours include an information presentation, chance to view the birds, time in the gift shop and a light meal.
This square can be found along Frederick Street and is bordered by a number of important and visually interesting buildings. The Trinity Cathedral, the National Library, Hall of Justice as well as the Red House – Trinidad’s original parliament building, although currently under construction. The real star though is the square itself. Traditionally the ‘speaker’s corner’ of Trinidad, board by the east entrance lists any upcoming speakers and topics. Even without a speaker, it is a lovely square to take a break under the shade of a tree.
Woodford Street
Woodford Street
This square can be found along Frederick Street and is bordered by a number of important and visually interesting buildings. The Trinity Cathedral, the National Library, Hall of Justice as well as the Red House – Trinidad’s original parliament building, although currently under construction. The real star though is the square itself. Traditionally the ‘speaker’s corner’ of Trinidad, board by the east entrance lists any upcoming speakers and topics. Even without a speaker, it is a lovely square to take a break under the shade of a tree.
One of the best things to do in Trinidad with kids could be a visit to the zoo. On the northern side of Queen’s Park Savannah, this soon hosts a variety of animals. Some of the more notable include white Bengal tigers, lions, giraffes, giant otter, a 12-foot crocodile, llamas and many other creatures.
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Kebun Binatang Lembah Kaisar
Zoo Road
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One of the best things to do in Trinidad with kids could be a visit to the zoo. On the northern side of Queen’s Park Savannah, this soon hosts a variety of animals. Some of the more notable include white Bengal tigers, lions, giraffes, giant otter, a 12-foot crocodile, llamas and many other creatures.
Located right next to the zoo, this is a lovely area to escape the crowds and the noise of the city. Stroll through the paths and read the signs labelling trees and plants from almost every continent. The orchid house a particularly lovely spot, hidden in the northeast corner. Perfect for Picnics!
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Botanical Gardens
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Located right next to the zoo, this is a lovely area to escape the crowds and the noise of the city. Stroll through the paths and read the signs labelling trees and plants from almost every continent. The orchid house a particularly lovely spot, hidden in the northeast corner. Perfect for Picnics!
Dubbed the largest roundabout in the world, the 3.5km path around this open park space fills with people walking, running and cycling in the evenings. During carnival season this space comes alive as this is ground zero for many of the spectacular events. The grandstands at the south-east corner host pan music competitions and judging for the main carnival parade. Buildings around its perimeter include the ‘Magnificent Seven’, the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Queen’s Hall and the office and resident of the President.
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Savannah Taman Ratu
11 Queen's Park East
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Dubbed the largest roundabout in the world, the 3.5km path around this open park space fills with people walking, running and cycling in the evenings. During carnival season this space comes alive as this is ground zero for many of the spectacular events. The grandstands at the south-east corner host pan music competitions and judging for the main carnival parade. Buildings around its perimeter include the ‘Magnificent Seven’, the National Academy for the Performing Arts, Queen’s Hall and the office and resident of the President.
Up above St. James is Fort George. Drive up during the day to explore the small but interesting grounds. The little fort is complemented by an old jail cell carve into the hillside and some cannons overlooking the most spectacular views. This is a great place for a picnic, kids will love to explore and play and if the weather cooperates you could stick around to witness a spectacular sunset This Port of Spain and Fort George tour takes you to many of the places listed above for a decent price with a local guide. A great option if you don’t want to navigate the crazy streets of Port of Spain solo (a good way to avoid the sketchy areas too)! Also great for Picnics!
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Fort George
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Up above St. James is Fort George. Drive up during the day to explore the small but interesting grounds. The little fort is complemented by an old jail cell carve into the hillside and some cannons overlooking the most spectacular views. This is a great place for a picnic, kids will love to explore and play and if the weather cooperates you could stick around to witness a spectacular sunset This Port of Spain and Fort George tour takes you to many of the places listed above for a decent price with a local guide. A great option if you don’t want to navigate the crazy streets of Port of Spain solo (a good way to avoid the sketchy areas too)! Also great for Picnics!
National Academy for Performing Arts, or NAPA, is a great place to take in some culture. The building itself is impressive. From above it is supposed to resemble the national flower, the chaconia, interesting architecture, fountains and lights. The facility is used for teaching as well as performances.
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National Academy for the Performing Arts
Frederick Street
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National Academy for Performing Arts, or NAPA, is a great place to take in some culture. The building itself is impressive. From above it is supposed to resemble the national flower, the chaconia, interesting architecture, fountains and lights. The facility is used for teaching as well as performances.
Just steps away from NAPA, the National Museum and Art Gallery should be on your list of things to do in Trinidad. The museum houses seven major galleries covering art, social history, natural history, economic history, petroleum and geology. The jewel in this museum’s crown is the Cazabon exhibit. Cazabon is a favourite Trinidadian artist – the first to gain international fame. Note: the museum is closed on Mondays.
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National Museum and Art Gallery
Frederick Street
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Just steps away from NAPA, the National Museum and Art Gallery should be on your list of things to do in Trinidad. The museum houses seven major galleries covering art, social history, natural history, economic history, petroleum and geology. The jewel in this museum’s crown is the Cazabon exhibit. Cazabon is a favourite Trinidadian artist – the first to gain international fame. Note: the museum is closed on Mondays.