Trinidad and Tobago · MARACAS BEACH TOURS
An hour of switchbacks over the Northern Range, a bay with sheds selling shark in a fried bake, and usually a stop at the lookout on the way. The 8 below are priced and clear about how long you actually get on the sand.
Ride from your hotel to Maracas Bay with a local guide, stopping for mountain and sea views before about two hours on the sand. You can swim, buy bake and shark, and hear local stories from guides such as Neil or Erroll. Bring cash for food, chairs, umbrellas, and bathroom fees.
“Great knowledgeale guide and safe driver. Maracas beach was sandy and tide was going out. Waves made swimming not possible.”
Spend six hours with a private guide such as Janelle, Sharon, Bridgette, Marcus, Kerwyn, or Summer, touring Port of Spain landmarks before heading to Maracas Bay, the lookout, local sweets, and bake and shark.
“Our tour guide, Bridgette, was outstanding. She asked what we were most interested in and tailored her tour accordingly. She brought Trinidad’s sites, history, and culture to life in a very simple manner without making it a lecture. Read more”
Leave your Port of Spain hotel with an English-speaking guide and follow the North Coast Road through Maraval, Paramin, and forested hills to Maracas Bay. You’ll stop at Maracas Lookout, then have beach time for swimming and sun. Guides may include Marc, Sydney, or Janelle.
“The journey was smooth, an opportunity to stop at the look out and a good amount of time to spend on the beach. The guide was really informative felt sorry for the guide who stayed the duration of the stay - are there other options”
Ride with a private driver-guide from your Port of Spain hotel to Maracas Beach. The route climbs through mountain scenery before dropping to the bay, with a lookout stop along the way. Swim, sunbathe, try bake and shark, and ask your guide about seeing more of Trinidad’s North Coast.
“The tour guide Dominique..............he was diverse in two languages and had an expert knowledge of the terrain and geography.”
Start at 9:30 a.m. with Nicktaxiservicestt for a drive through Port of Spain, passing the Brian Lara Promenade, Red House, Woodford Square, and Queen’s Park Savannah. Then spend about 2.5 hours at Maracas Bay, with free Wi-Fi and cold water included.
“Yeah. Friendly guide and friendly staff. Stopped at places of interest. 2.5 hours on the beach between locals. Drive to the beach was beautiful.Auto-translated”
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from your Port of Spain hotel or port to Maracas Lookout and Maracas Beach. You get about three hours by the sea, with time for sand, swimming, shark and bake, and local beer. Guides such as Errol and Jeff can add useful personal touches.
“I had an awesome time on this tour! Jeff was an excellent guide who understood my gluten free lifestyle, and was able to accommodate me very well, so I wouldn't be hungry during the trip. The views going through the mountains to Maracas Read more”
Meet your guide at 9:30 am for a private Port of Spain tour covering Queen’s Park Savannah, Memorial Park, and the Northern Range. Finish at Maracas Bay with beach time and a traditional bake and shark sandwich. Guides such as Mitch tailor the pace to your group.
“Mitch is a great host! 10/10 would recommend him! Felt super comfortable and he catered the tour to me”
Spend eight hours exploring North Coast Trinidad with private hotel pickup, a rainforest hike to Avocat Waterfall, a swim in its natural pool, and beach time at Maracas Bay. Guide Dominic is praised for patient pacing, local facts, photo stops, and helpful souvenir advice.
“I had a great time! As a solo traveler I never felt alone or unsafe. The guide was great! Gave me the opportunity to stop and take pictures and learn about different facts about the places we stopped”
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