PLACES in Trinidad and Tobago

Manatee watching: How to see West Indian manatees in Trinidad and Tobago

How to experience manatee watching in the Caribbean’s Nariva Swamp.

Manatee watching is the act of observing manatees in their natural aquatic habitat. Unlike other forms of wildlife watching, this experience offers a rare, tranquil encounter with one of the gentlest marine mammals in the Western Hemisphere, the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus). Manatee watching can be done on small …

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Mosquito Creek: The mysterious myths and folklore of Trinidad’s most haunted coastal road

Exploring the paranormal secrets of Mosquito Creek in South Trinidad. Photo: Jeremy Bridgenath.

Tucked away along the South Trunk Road between La Romaine and Oropouche in southern Trinidad, Mosquito Creek may appear as just another coastal roadway. But to locals, and increasingly curious international visitors, it holds a darker, more mysterious reputation. Associated with ghost stories, paranormal sightings, and spiritual phenomena, Mosquito Creek …

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Exploring the Asa Wright Nature Centre: A birdwatcher’s paradise

The Asa Wright Nature Centre: Trinidad’s top eco-tourism destination.

Nestled in a lush valley of Trinidad’s Northern Range, the Asa Wright Nature Centre stands as one of the Caribbean’s premier eco-tourism destinations. Revered globally for its birdwatching opportunities, this former cocoa-coffee plantation has transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife, flora, and travellers seeking a close connection with nature. For …

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A day at Maracas Waterfall: Trinidad’s tallest waterfall

Why Maracas Waterfall is the ultimate eco adventure in Trinidad.

Maracas Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Trinidad and one of the most awe-inspiring natural attractions in the Caribbean. Located in the lush Maracas Valley of St Joseph, this towering cascade reaches a height of approximately 91.5 metres (300 feet). Despite its grandeur, Maracas Waterfall remains one of Trinidad’s lesser-known …

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The eco-adventures of Aripo Savannah and the Trinidadian red-brocket deer

Exploring the Aripo Savannah and its endangered red-brocket deer.

The Aripo Savannah, a unique ecological jewel nestled in the northeastern corridor of Trinidad, is a landscape like no other in the Caribbean. This area is home to the critically endangered Trinidadian red-brocket deer (Mazama americana trinitatis), an elusive mammal that quietly roams the fringes of this rare savannah-forest ecosystem. …

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Exploring the grandeur of Trinidad’s Pigeon Point Heritage Park

Pigeon Point Heritage Park: Everything you need to know before you visit.

Pigeon Point Heritage Park stands as one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic destinations, renowned for its powdery white sand, turquoise waters, and thatch-roofed jetty which has become an enduring symbol of Caribbean beauty. Nestled on the south-western coast of Tobago, this park is often mistaken as a private luxury …

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Turtle watching at Matura Beach: A conservation success story

Turtle watching at Matura Beach, a model for global conservation.

Turtle watching at Matura Beach in Trinidad and Tobago has emerged as one of the most captivating ecotourism experiences in the Caribbean. Renowned for its nesting populations of leatherback turtles, Matura Beach has become a model of successful conservation through community participation, environmental education, and strict protective legislation. The beach’s …

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