Maracas Valley

History

Landscape

This shows the rugged hillsides covered in tropical vegetation falling steeply into the sea. This view looks westwards over Seat Deau bay towards a peninsula behind which is the beach at Maracas itself.

Flora and fauna

Climate

You will must go by road to get to these shores. The route from Port of Spain goes through rugged mountains.

• Enjoy the scenery
• Chill on the beach at Maracas Bay

Eat modestly at the shacks on the beach at Maracas.

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

The road in has a mixed reputation for safety so be a little careful.

• Chaguaramas
• Chaguanas