Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Trinidad and Tobago, Islands of Adventure

Trinidad and Tobago, two islands in the Caribbean in sets. The name Caribbean conjures up images of blue lakes and white sandy beaches, green hills against. It brings images of lying on the beach sipping Pina Colada and Rum and Coca-Cola Spirit. For tourists Tobago meets these expectations. For outdoor enthusiasts, however, can watch Trinidad and Tobago islands of adventure outdoor recreation with trails and hidden waterfalls, birds and turtles, are cyclingthrough a green or kayaking past wildlife filled forests.

Trinidad and Tobago has a number of opportunities for hiking, with several major trips to the waterfalls. Rincon waterfall in Rincon Valley on the north coast of Trinidad is a vertical drop of 250 meters. The tour starts in the valley surrounded by small farms, fording several rivers and then winds uphill, culminating with a steep descent to the base of the falls. The stretch of 32 km BlanchissueseMatelot on the north coast of Trinidad is considered a jewel. Along the climb by alternate rainforest pristine beaches. From Blanchissuese meet Paria Bay after two or three hours (depending on the conditions of the Hiker's). A few steps from the beach leads to the cascade of Paria, where around a deep pool beneath the waterfall clear Heliconia, surrounded by lilies, and Philodendron. If you choose to hike Paria Bay walk the runwaythrough a series of small ridges, crossing several small streams, until the next meeting of the Grand Tacaribe, which is a beach of 1.2 km crescent shaped. Gran Tacaribe down the same path towards the river and then Madamas Madamas Beach. Both Beach and Great Madamas Tacaribe sites are nesting leatherbacks during the breeding season from March to September. After Madamas a continuation of the up and down and wander through small streams and then the Petite Riviere river. The pathContinue through abandoned estate lands with cocoa, coffee, tonka bean, nutmeg and papaya (papaya) to Matelot Matelot River and reach the village.

work for those who want the sun on the beach, but also in some outdoor activities, there are many less strenuous excursions. Argyle waterfall on the outskirts of Roxborough in Tobago is an easy walk along the river Argyle waterfall at three levels. A trip to Rio Seco waterfall on the east coast north of Trinidad-gogrown from seeds from the forest-country and then notice the stately elegance of a small waterfall with a refreshing Emerald Pool, ideal for swimming.

Both Trinidad and Tobago is rich in birds and nearly every turn an avian spectacle can be observed. Trinidad and Tobago has some of the different species of birds are found in a place with more than 460 This diversity of species may perhaps be easier for the fact that the islands near South America, it seems that migration due inunusually diverse fauna. Asa Wright Nature Center in Trinidad and Tobago premier birding location and is widely regarded as one of history's most successful eco-tourism in the world recognized. The list of birds can be seen in this center is too long for this article have been identified in the vicinity of 159 Some of these birds include: Honeycreeper Purple, green birds Dresses, crested Oropa, Silver-beaked Tanager, White-necked Jacobin hummingbirds, Bananaquit,Red-legged birds dressed, white-chested Emerald hummingbird, Cocoa Thrush, Chestnut Woodpecker, Great Antshrike. This Nature Center is located at an altitude of about 1,200 meters in the hills of the Northern Range is located seven miles from the town of Arima. It is achieved through a single lane road that winds through the green landscape, dotted with small villages and individual houses. There are numerous hiking trails throughout the building and very experienced guides.

Grafton Wildlife Sanctuary, Tobagois a former cocoa and coconut estate that was destroyed by Hurricane Flora in 1963 and was turned into a nature reserve accordingly. It is about 200 hectares and is located in the coverage of secondary forest. There are three main forest trails. As you enter the first path leads to the right downhill and is relatively short. The second track on the left leads gradually downhill and then climb back to the end. The main road directly opposite the entrance to the hill and windsFor a number of abandoned buildings and stables property. There are benches along the main road, and in some places that offer a panoramic view. There are at least three small paths that branch off the main trail uphill, but these are not always maintained. The three main forest roads are maintained. And 'possible to spend a pleasant hour or four hours of intense. The protected area is rich in birds of different species.

Trinidad and Tobago are islands in the CaribbeanThere are countless opportunities for kayaking. But for those who do not want to fight with big waves, ocean swells and ocean currents, Trinidad and Tobago offers a choice of protected salt water and fresh water kayaking opportunities. Two areas are of particular kayak Bon Accord Lagoon and River Godineau.

The azure waters of Buccoo Bay and Bon Accord Lagoon in Tobago are protected by offshore reef Buccoo, a zone of kayak with only a slight swelling. KayakRentals are available at the nearby Storebay and also at Pigeon Point. Fringe mangrove swamps of the Bon Accord Lagoon a dramatic contrast to the white sand beaches along Pigeon Point and in the middle of the bay Buccoo. On the edge of the reef protection and the adjacent Milford Bay, so that a south-east of Bon Accord lagoon around Pigeon Point and kayaking in Milford Bay or vice versa.

The river Godineau in South Trinidad, also known as South OropoucheRiver is one of the rivers of Trinidad and an opportunity to kayak for over a year, as the water supply is always sufficient. Godineau kayaking in the area through a variety of habitats, from mangrove swamps to saltwater marshes freshwater part of the cultivated areas. A variety of birds can be seen on these kayak trips including Scarlet Ibis, Southern Lapwing, Osprey, Savannah Hawk, Wattled Jacana, Cattle Egret, Yellow-hooded Blackbird, Lesser Yellowlegs, Black-belliedWhistling Duck and a variety of migratory ducks (northern winter). This kayak trip can be started is known to the sea along the area as the Mosquito Creek or inland in forest area.

Trinidad-old network of agricultural roads and oilfield supply more (relatively) quiet country roads, hiking trails with a wide range of surfaces and environments for cycling. Furthermore, the terrain varies from flat land rolling hills in the hills. For those with a preferenceRoad bike for almost all areas of Trinidad has roads with low traffic. The cross-country pilots will be able to find rolling terrain, with natural views. Those whose interest lies in the mountains can find forest trails with logs, bamboo and streams along the route and require skill.

So next time when you try outdoor activities with a difference, experience, Trinidad and Tobago, Islands of Adventure.

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