Macqueripe Bay This secluded beach is found in the north-western peninsula of the Island in Chaguaramas, an area known as Tucker Valley. This beautifully landscaped beach is great for swimming. Bamboo Cathedral On the way to Macqueripe Bay, there is an exhilarating hike with sightings of monkeys on a trail known as Bamboo Cathedral. The …
Lopinot House Lopinot House is a property of interest located on a parcel of land situated within the Lopinot Historical Complex, Lopinot Village, Arouca. Lopinot Road on the West, Lopinot River on the East, State Lands (field) on the North, Private houses on the south. The Lopinot House is named after the original estate owner, …
Hanuman Murti and Dattatreya Mandir Towering over the village of Carapichaima is the spectacular 85-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman, the largest Hanuman murti outside of India. Lord Hanuman is a Hindu god regarded as the most revered disciple of Lord Rama who exhibited great strength and bravery. Its magnitude employs its devotees to grow …
Caura River The Caura River is a river that originates in the Northern Range and drains into the Caura Valley. It passes through the towns Tacarigua, Macoya & St Augustine in the East–West Corridor before joining the Caroni River. The Caura River is important both recreationally and culturally. It was once an Arawak settlement. It was also in a sea of controversy …
Caroni Bird Sanctuary The Caroni Swamp is the largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad and Tobago where the Caroni River, the largest river in Trinidad, meets the Gulf of Paria. The large areas of mangrove trees are separated by waterways that can be navigated by small pirogues. The Swamp is known for many different species, including …
Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge The Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge is a nature resort and scientific research station in the Arima Valley of the Northern Range in Trinidad and Tobago. The centre is one of the top birdwatching spots in the Caribbean; a total of 256 species of birds have been recorded there. The centre is owned by a non-profit trust. The nature centre is on 270 acres …
History of Roop Roop (shortened version of Roopnarine) was the son of Seukeran (commonly known as Driller) and Phooljarya. Driller was a good friend of Madan and discussed the possibility of a union between Roop and one of the jewels of Madan. Roop paid a visit to the home of Madan, fastened his eyes on …
History of Goodar Born around 1872, little is known about Goodar. The husband of Raimoon (the great grandfather of Rajendra and grandmother of Roopnarine). Raimoon was a very spiritual man who was commonly referred to as “Goodar Sadhu”. A sadhu is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism who has renounced the …
History of Raimoon Born around 1875, little is known about Raimoon. The wife of Goodar (the great grandfather of Rajendra and grandmother of Roopnarine), her name is mysterious as it suggests an Arabic origin, but from all accounts, Raimoon was a firm adherent of the Hindu faith. Some of her friends referred to her as …
History of Romasha Romasha was the first girl of a total number of eleven children. Of course, the riches were in the number of births and not exactly monetary value. Romasha spent much of her early years with the sister of Madan, working as a shop assistant. She often gave stories of her prowess at …