Maracas Beach, the most famous beach in Trinidad

 

Mountainous range on the way to Maracas Beach


PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - On our first few days in Trinidad (since we came from the Philippines), we've learned from colleagues and friends that Maracas beach is the best beach in Trinidad. Also, we knew that Caribbean is famous for beautiful beaches and we want to start visiting Trinidad beaches. So we decided to go to Maracas beach on October 14, 2006, Saturday.



On the way to the beach from Port of Spain, we experienced an hour drive on the mountainous range. It feels relaxing to see the greens - trees, plants and grasses with various sizes along the way. We stopped at a certain place called "the look-out" and was able to see places that we passed by. It was a breathtaking scenery.

The"Look out"

The place is famous for shops selling  local Trinidadian candies and preservatives (sour prunes, red mango, salt prunes and others), and world popular candies (gummy bears and sour keys).

Its been a while since I last saw and experience mountains, farms and forests scenery as most of the time, I only see buildings and traffics in Metro Manila. I cannot stop admiring the place. Its a very nice view. After a short picture taking, proceeded.

On the other side, we were able to have a sneak peak of our ultimate goal, the Maracas beach. We realized that we still need to come across more mountains and zigzag roads to finally reach the destination. It was not a dull trip because we tend to observe the scenery on the way. In addition, my colleagues and I were joking and laughing along the way. 



Maracas Beach, Trinidad's finest

After a total of an hour drive, we reach Maracas beach. It was quiet when we came. We then realized that we were so early. Usually, locals (Trinidadians) will come from 2:00 pm but we came in at 10:00. The good thing about coming early is we get to choose the best spot in the area.

The thing I like about Maracas beach the most was that we can have everything the nature can offer, the sky, the mountains and the beach in one. Additionally, the waves are unpredictable, it can be calm, but it can also be rough. For those who like to experience whirlpool, I suggest you come to Maracas beach. One of my colleagues experienced the rough waves and she had bruises beside her one eye. We were worried when we saw bloods running down on her face. Aside from this unfortunate incident, we enjoyed the first trip to the beach.



Maracas Beach, The most beautiful beach closest to
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Wikipedia.org provides more information about Maracas beach. According to the article, Maracas Beach is protected by a deep bay unlike many of the northern beaches of Trinidad. It is one of the most well known beaches in the island of Trinidad as its considered by some to be the most beautiful beach of its size located closest to the capital city. 

One of the most famous aspects of Maracas Beach are the dozen Bake and Shark huts. Bake and Shark is a Trinidadian native dish that consists of deep-fried shark stuffed in a "Bake". "Bake" is actually kneaded flour usually made for roti that is fried in certain shapes to make the bread. Again, Bake and Shark became my most favorite Trinidian food. Richard is the famous Bake and Shark shop in Maracas. 



Bake and Shark from Richards

I think the price of one bake & shark on our first visit in October 2006 was TTD 12.00 (USD 2.00). It was very reasonable. After they give you the bake and the fried shark, its up to you what types of salad and dressing you want to put meal. Yummy! After a tiring swim at the beach, it is refreshing and filling to drink an ice cold coke together with hot bake & shark. The price of the bake and shark before I left in October 2008 was TTD 25.00 (USD 4.00).   



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