Hostels in MARACAS BAY, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Maracas Bay – Pearl of the South Caribbean Sea

Maracas Bay is often addressed as Maracas Beach, as it has been honoured the status of being one of the rarest beaches in the world offering pure beauty. Located in the northern part of Trinidad Island, the place is one of the tourist destinations that have contributed towards the popularity of the country on the world map.

History:
Maracas Bay has been a popular tourist destination right from the days of the British Empire. The place bears the influence of different cultures, including Spanish, French, Dutch and of course, British. Being an hour drive from the Port of Spain, the national capital, the place can be easily visited by the tourists.

Popular Places:
The beach and the beach! Maracas Bay has a beautiful beach as its most popular attraction that appears beautiful from all angles of the region. The lookout point is one of the famous spots from where the beach can be viewed with its glorious beauty at best. The magnificence of the beach is perfectly blended with the backdrop filled with mountains having mist cover on them.

The rising and rushing waves can be seen even while driving towards the beach. And once you are on the beach, you can’t think of anything else in the world. The perfect mix of sun warmth, Caribbean waves and frappuccino-coloured sand is enough to make the day memorable for the whole life.

Getting Around:
One can hire a car from the Port of Spain to reach the Maracas Bay. The beach can be explored on foot to witness the treasured beauty of the place, a good guide is to keep some small notes and change handy to pay for your travel.

Places of Entertainment:
Entertainment is an unlimited entity, once you are there at the Maracas Bay. Surfing on the Caribbean water, splashing at its full glory, is one of the activities you should not miss while being on the beach. It is not less than the experience of being at a natural amusement park.

Castle building with sand is another activity you can enjoy with the young members of the family. What next! It is time for the shark and bake recipe and add a new flavor to your taste buds. The recipe is so much popular that it has become one of the assets of the Maracas Bay. The shark and bake huts on the beach are the small restaurants that offer this delicious recipe, along with other items on the menu. You can also think of purchasing some wonderful preservatives and candies sold at shops near the lookout point of the place.

Accommodation Options:
You can find variety of accommodation options like budget hotels, bed & breakfast,  villas, condos, youth hostels and others, at the Port of Spain, which is just 45 minute drive away from the beach. 

Currency:
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) is the official currency, available in the form of coins with denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cent and notes in denominations of 100, 20, 10, 5 and 1, for the latest exchange rates check the news and internet.

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