Trinidad and Tobago - What to Expect

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It is a street. But of course it is more than just that, is the people in the street, maybe not too much money, but always enjoying. Couple of hotels, one them really good one. Catholic church, really beautiful. I will never forget the Royal, Casablanca, the performances for the carnival, the parties in the beach, and the dog that always barked at me on my way to Atlantic LNG terminal. There is a market for buying almost everything, clothes shops, and of course kentucky fried chicken! An internet cafe, the taxis who are waiting to get more people inside so the travel is really worth it, hahahaha. The best thing in Point Fortin, is the people, they are like the song "Baby don't worry about the day, 'cause every little thing's gonna be all right" This song will invariably remind me of this town. Exchanging money is easy, they do it in bars.

The main reason people will travel to Grande Riviere, is to see the giant leatherback turtles come up to lay their eggs, which usually occurs between April and August each year. There's a few hotel's in the area, and I've stayed at the one on the beach twice (can't remember its name ...) - it's open aired (ie. no air conditioning), and has a very relaxed atmosphere. Once you get there, it's easy to forget you're in Trinidad ... the pace of life here is so laid back, it feels more like Tobago. Also, the drive there through the rainforrest on the narrow and winding road, is well worth it if you like getting off the beaten track. The area certainly isn't over-run with tourism, and makes for a very relaxed weekend. Of course, the hilight definitely is the turtles, and I found the best time to go was around June, when you can be lucky enough to see some of the nests laid early in the season hatching, and also still see turtles coming up on to the beach at night to lay eggs. If you find youself in Trinidad, then definitely make sure you get a chance to visit Grande Riviere (it takes a surprisingly long time to get there, given the size of the island ... allow at least 3 hours from Port of Spain, and make sure you spend the night there).

Maracas is the beach in Trinidad and Tobago which you can not leave without trying the Shark and Bake. It is fried shark fillet on a "bake" which is a flour fried flat bun and lots and lots of condiments to your liking.

Charterturismen blomster, hvis man vil til Sydamerika, så er det ikke stedet at opleve det, men fede strande osv

From Blanchisseuse you can do a beautiful hike - totally independently- to Paria Beach, and aslo swim in the waterfall close by. Paria Beach is the most beautiful beach I hav ever seen, and you will have it completely for yourself. It feels like you descovered a magical place, a real secret (even though its in the guidbooks).Totally worth the effort walking 3 hours!

Try a shark sandwich!

Absolutely recommend the restaurant Apsara. It serves wonderful Indian food from spicy curry to tandoori food, and delicious roti and nan. Don't miss it!

fine beach and beautiful "sea"scape

Make sure you take a boat ride to see the Scarlet Ibises. They are unbelievably red, almost unnaturally so, and it's a nice boat ride anyway.