Chaguaramas
Chaguaramas is a 14,572 acre region that includes a peninsula with five offshore islands. It is situated at the north west corner of Trinidad. The topography of the peninsula is characterized by 3,000 acre of relatively flat lands with five scenic beachfront areas, dominated by an intricate mountain system of steep slopes and extensive foothills separated by two wide valleys. The peninsula is a 25 minute drive from Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain. Its sheltered, natural harbors are well below the hurricane belt.
For recreation, there is kayaking, windsurfing, hiking trails through the forest, a 9-hole golf course, mountain biking, and bird-watching and other eco-tourism activities. Macqueripe beach is a small, sheltered bay that is perfect for swimming. The offshore islands (Gasparee, Monos, Chacachacare) are also popular relaxation and recreation spots.
Chaguaramas is home to the Red-Howler Monkey; capuchin monkeys, wild hogs and silky anteaters; deer; agouti; armadillo; collared peccary; caimans and iguanas; even the ocelot and the elusive tyra. Birds, butterflies and insects of extraordinary species abound.