1. Caroni Bird Sanctuary
The Caroni Bird Sanctuary is a place for the nature seekers, bird watchers where one can spot the radiant Scarlet Ibis, the national bird of Trinidad. The mangroves are home to several thousand Scarlet Ibises and at sunset, the Scarlet Ibis forms a beautiful sight as they flock to the Caroni mangroves to roost. The best time to visit is at the end of the day where you can book a boat tour through the mangroves and if you're lucky you can see Caimans basking on the banks!
2. Maracas Beach
Maracas, the popular beach destination one can visit to enjoy a "Bake and Shark" or argued by some as "Shark and Bake" however you call it, the dish is worth trying! On your journey to Maracas, take a stop at the look out, a beautiful spot for picture opportunities as well as a chance to try some spicy Trini chow and sweet delicacies like sugar-cake and fudge. After bellies are filled and happy :), bask on the beautiful bay, hugged by the hills of the Northern range and enjoy some Trini sun!
3. Pitch Lake
This unique site is the largest natural asphalt lake in the world! The lake covers approximately half a square kilometre and produces some of the world's finest asphalt. During the rainy season, one can take a dip in of the natural springs which is rumoured to have healing properties!
4. Turtle Watching
Turtle watching is a beautiful event to witness where massive endangered leatherback turtles travel to the land where they were born to give life. At Grande Rivere, one can take a tour, the location is the second largest leatherback turtle nesting site in the world! Nesting season runs from March-August and is definitely worth a visit.
5. Gasparee Caves
Gasparee Caves is housed on the Gaspar Grande Island, the largest island off Chaguaramas. Taking a trip to "Down d Islands" to visit the caves a worth a trip! The caves are lined with stalagmites and stalactites, legend has it pirates have buried treasures in this delightful spot! The electric blue waters of the Blue Grotto makes the caves a beautiful spot to visit!
6. D Avenue (Ariapita Avenue)
D place to ketch a vibes! The Avenue is a strip of bars and restaurants located on Ariapita Avenue where one can bar hop along the many entertainment hot spots! If you're looking for a street vibes, take a stop at Frankie's or Brooklyn Bar and have an icy, cold beer! However, if you're ready to dress up and party in style, take a stop at Aria's, Coco Lounge, Stumblin', Nuvo Sera or Rosccos. After a night out on d Av, try one of the many delicious street foods available, Trini Doubles, Gyros and Burgers!
7. Carnival
Trinidad Carnival is ultimately dubbed "The greatest show on Earth!" The annual festival is filled with many fetes (parties) held a month or two before culminating to the most anticipated event for many Trinis and visitors alike, who travel to participate and play mas! There are many fetes to suit each party goer ranging from cooler fetes (my personal favourite) where one can take their personal coolers into the party and enjoy the vibes of the fete, no need for the bar unless you run out of ice! However, there are all-inclusive fetes where drinks and food are included, drink to your merry while you fete the night away!
The las lap event before masqueraders hit the road is J'ouvert! Imagine following music trucks through the streets of Port-of-Spain in the wee hours of the morning where revellers enjoy this pre-Carnival pump covered in paint and cocoa!
And the road show begins! Carnival Monday and Tuesday, the two day festivities where the streets of Port-of-Spain form the stage for the greatest show on Earth! Carnival bands filled with costumed masqueraders chip through the streets in rhythm to sweet soca music! The revellers are decked off in colourful costumes producing a beautiful sight for the onlookers! There are many popular Carnival bands where one can "play mas", if you're thinking of partaking you can consider playing with Tribe, Bliss, Fantasy, Harts or Island People. Each band offers their masqueraders a unique experience on the road but personally you can check me wining down low in Tribe!
Have you ever visited beautiful Trinidad? What are your views?
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