PLACES in Trinidad and Tobago

Cocorite: The history of Trinidad’s first leper colony

Cocorite: From outcast to oasis.

Cocorite serves as a significant historical site in Trinidad and Tobago, having transitioned from a place of medical isolation to a bustling residential suburb. This article examines the critical role the area played during the nineteenth-century leprosy epidemic and its subsequent development into a modern community. Readers will find a …

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The history of the Hollows at Queen’s Park Savannah

The Hollows

The Hollows at Queen’s Park Savannah represents a significant transition from utilitarian infrastructure to a premier ornamental public space in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Originally functioning as a critical water reservoir that supplied the capital city and its environs during the nineteenth century, this depression in the landscape was eventually drained to …

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Tobago secret beaches: Off-the-beaten-path

Tobago is the place to visit. Your secret Caribbean winter escape.

This article presents an exploration of Tobago’s most secluded coastal environments beyond the traditional tourist circuit. The following sections provide an immersive look at the island’s leeward and windward secrets, offering practical navigation for the eco-conscious traveller. Readers will find a comprehensive guide to beaches accessible only by boat or …

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Pitch Lake: An enduring legacy in Trinidad and Tobago

La Brea Pitch Lake in Trinidad and Tobago by Paulina.

The La Brea Pitch Lake remains the largest and most significant natural deposit of asphalt in the world, serving as a cornerstone of Trinidad and Tobago’s geological and industrial heritage.Spanning approximately 100 acres in southwest Trinidad, this “Eighth Wonder of the World” is an active complex of hydrocarbons, water, and …

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The thrill of Toco Beach with friends

Toco waves, friends, Therese Chung, Beach, Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

This article provides a personal account of visiting Toco Beach in Trinidad through a detailed first-person narrative of a local citizen. The text explores the unique geography of the northeastern coast where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, offering a distinct perspective on the region’s natural beauty. It details …

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Road trip to the Toco Lighthouse

Toco Lighthouse by Nadia Ali in sweet T&T for Sweet TnT Magazine, Culturama Publishing Company, for news in Trinidad, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, with positive how to photography.

The Toco Lighthouse road trip offers a comprehensive journey through the scenic northeastern coastline of Trinidad, culminating at the historic Galera Point landmark. This detailed first-person narrative provides a practical guide for families and travellers navigating the route from Port of Spain to the village of Toco. Readers will find …

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Camping for Easter by Orosco River

Marc Algernon's children Marques, Zuri, Janae, Hannah, Ayoki, King camping at Orosco River in Matura, Summer vacation in Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT Magazine, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

Orosco River camping offers a transformative Easter holiday experience for families seeking to reconnect away from modern digital distractions. This first-person narrative by Marc Algernon details the logistical and emotional journey of taking six children to the rugged Matura coastline in Trinidad. The account highlights the transition from screen-based entertainment …

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