Nature and Wildlife — Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guides

Jan 20, 2026

The Caroni Bird Sanctuary, 15 km south of Port of Spain, is home to over 200,000 Scarlet Ibis that roost nightly from December to March. Guided boat tours cost around TT$150 per person, offering close views of toucans and other native species in this 5,611-hectare wetland reserve.

Feb 9, 2026

Argyle Falls, Trinidad’s tallest waterfall at 54 meters, is located in the Northern Range near Tobago. Avocat Falls drops 30 meters and is accessible via a 4-kilometer hike from the village of Avocat. Paria Falls requires a 2-hour trek through the Paria Main Road, with no entrance fee.

Feb 9, 2026

Leatherback turtles nest on Matura Beach, Trinidad, from March to August, with up to 200 nests recorded annually. Night tours cost approximately TTD 100 per person, and the beach stretches over 6 kilometers along the northeastern coast, where temperatures average 28°C during nesting season.

Feb 9, 2026

Main Ridge Forest Reserve, established in 1765, is the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, spanning 6,234 hectares on Tobago. Hiking trails range from 1 to 6 kilometers, with entrance fees around TT$20 per person. Average temperatures hover between 24°C and 30°C year-round.

Feb 9, 2026

Caroni Swamp, spanning 5,611 hectares, is home to over 3,000 Scarlet Ibis that roost at sunset around 5:30 pm. Guided boat tours cost approximately TT$150 per person, navigating narrow waterways 600 meters from the Caroni Bird Sanctuary headquarters in Couva, Trinidad.