Emperor Valley Zoo The Emperor Valley Zoo is an exciting experience for visitors. Since its first opening to the public around Queen’s Park Savannah in 1952, the zoo has been a centre of attraction for visitors. The zoo exhibits over 100 animals, which include Monkeys, Snakes, Lions, a varied species of Fish and Birds, Kangaroos, …
La Vigie Lookout Take a climb above the foothills of Maraval; there, you will find a charming village that encapsulates the essence of the Creole community living in Paramin. It is a beautiful, traditional village with the best view of the Caribbean Sea and the City capital, Port of Spain. Here, you will find the …
Angostura Museum and Barcant Butterfly Collection A visit to the outskirts of Port of Spain to the Angostura Museum and Barcant Butterfly Collection is a must. The Barcant Butterfly Collection lists approximately 5000 specimens of butterflies from all over the world, including over 600 species from Trinidad and Tobago. Encased in wood and glass frames …
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The Temple in the Sea- Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir The Temple in the Sea, officially known as the Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir is a Hindu mandir in Waterloo, Carapichaima. Sewdass Sadhu was born in 1901 in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India and was the original builder of the temple. Between 1845 and 1917, through the establishment of a labour indentured system, many Indians migrated to Trinidad and worked …
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Port of Spain Port of Spain, on Trinidad’s northwest coast, is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. Bordering the expansive Queen’s Park Savannah, the Royal Botanic Gardens display plants from all over the world. The gardens also encompass Emperor Valley Zoo. The “Magnificent Seven,” near Queen’s Park, is a row of extravagant mansions from …
Ortinola Estates Ortinola Estates Ltd. is a small family business, passionate about bringing you high quality, local products. The Great House on the property was discovered after years of being abandoned, restored and is now a listed heritage building, where guests can visit for tours, conferences, weddings, and special events. It is now planted with …
NAIPAUL HOUSE The Naipaul House is situated in St. James in the City of Port of Spain comprising 213.7 square metres, bounded on the north by No. 49 Western Main Road, on the south by No. 24 Nepaul Street, on the east by No. 47 Western Main Road, and on the west by Nepaul Street. …
Mount Saint Benedict Mount Saint Benedict Abbey was established in 1912 on 240 acres of land approximately 4300 feet above sea level, purchased by Dom Mayeul De Caigny, a Brazilian Benedictine monk from Trinidad and Andrew Gomez. By June 27, 1912, the land was officially Benedictine property. The Archbishop of Port of Spain took offence …
MARACAS WATERFALL At 300 feet, Maracas Waterfall is the highest single drop waterfall in Trinidad and Tobago, located in the northern town of Maracas Village. The wide and open range, layered with a gentle mist from the waterfall, is truly spectacular. The trek is about 35 minutes from the end of Waterfall Road. It is uphill …
Maracas Bay Maracas Beach, the most well-known beach in Trinidad. Maracas Bay is bounded at both ends by prominent headlands. Three rivers enter the western end of the bay; two are seasonal and the third, the Maracas River, is perennial. There is a small swamp south of the North Coast Road, part of which has been converted into …