Picture courtesy- Wikimedia.org
It has always been a favorite destination for hikers and
nature lovers in general. This area numbers among the last relatively pristine
areas of Trinidad and Tobago. It is a home to variety of wildlife, endangered
species like Red Howler Monkeys and Elusive Ocelots can be found here.
Nariva Swamp
Picture Courtesy- Bootsnall.com
Nariva Swamp is the largest, most diverse wetland ecosystem
in Trinidad and Tobago. It is an important area for Waterfowl including
migratory species and is also a critical habitat for some endangered Reptiles
and Mammals. It is also the habitat for the locally extinct Blue and Gold
Macaw, and the Anaconda.
Caroni Bird Sanctuary
Picture courtesy- Tripadvisor.com
This sanctuary is
diverse in terms of ecology, it consists of marshes, mangrove swamp and tidal
mudflats in close proximity. It is also rich in bio-diversity providing variety
of habitats for both flora and fauna. It is also a home to Treeboas, Opossums,
Anteaters and Crab eating Raccoons.
El Tucuche
Angel falls, El
Tucuche; Picture courtesy- Peakery.com
El Tucuche is the second highest peak of the Northern Range
of the country. It is popularly known as the sacred mountain in Trinidad and
Tobago. The mountain top is home to the Golden Treefrog. It is also a home to
rare flora like Bromeliads and delicate Orchids.
Aripo Caves
Oil bird, Trinidad
and Tobaggo
Picture
courtesy- Trinidadandtobaggo2013.blogspot
Aripo Caves are the Trinidad’s largest
limestone Caves. It also known as the "Oil Bird Caves of Trinidad".
The caves are located in the Northern Range. The highest point of Trinidad
known as El Cerro del Aripo is also in close vicinity.
Main Ridge Forest Reserve
Picture courtesy- Belocal.de
It became a protected reserve under the queen’s rule in 1776
. The Main Ridge Forest Reserve cherishes rich variety in terms of flora and
fauna . Blue Crowned Mot Mot can be seen flying around the reserve by the lucky
visitors.
Courtesy - TraveleZe
Courtesy - TraveleZe
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