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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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 …
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, …
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 …