Chaguanas is a large city located in Central Trinidad , not far from the capital of the country Port-of-Slain .
Until quite recently the city was a big village, but in the 80s of the last century it began to develop at a tremendous speed. The main reason for such rapid growth was the nearby sugar factory and inexpensive housing. Therefore, many began to move to Chaguunas, thereby contributing to its development.
Chaguanas consists of several districts:
- The center of Chaguanas is a modern and business district of the city;
- Montrose is the eastern part of the city;
- Edinburgh - the southern part of the city;
- Lang Pak - the northern part of the city;
- Felicity is the eastern part of the city.
Attractions and attractions
Chaguanas is the most famous spa town of Trinidad and Tobago . He conquers his guests with amazing nature: beautiful landscapes, rare plants and no less rare animals - all this remains for a long time in the memory of tourists.
As an entertainment Chaguanas offers extreme sports: windsurfing, paragliding, water skiing, diving and much more. All this happens on the most amazing bay of the Caribbean - Paria. Those who yearn for a more relaxing holiday, offer skating on boats and sailboats. In the Gulf there are always a lot of tourists and for each of them there is entertainment.
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In Paria there are wonderful sandy beaches that are strewn with white clean sand, and they are so attractive that many consider them to be almost the best in the entire Caribbean Sea - this is undoubtedly one of the most forest assessments of Chaguunas tourism.
Concerning the sights, the city boasts a Karoni reserve, which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists. Caroni is an amazing world of wildlife. The reserve considers as its home a lot of exotic birds with unusual color and way of life, among them it is worth noting: zuyk, osprey, white heron and jakanasa. The pride of Caroni is the scarlet ibis, since it is he who is depicted on the coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago. Also in the park there are more than 30 species of bats, this is a kind of unique fact. There are few places in the world where you can see so many varieties of this animal. On more than 6000 hectares live side by side rare birds and animals, and all this against the background of amazing landscapes. Excursions around the reserve are carried out in the form of hiking or small boat trips, as a river flows through Caroni. The reserve reveals the beauty of the wild nature of Chaguunas.
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Accommodation
Chaguanas is considered to be the tourist center of the republic, therefore it hosts a lot of hotels and hotels of different classes. Speaking of expensive hotels, it is worth mentioning the major establishments that belong to the world's hotel companies Crowne Plaza, Hilton and Hyatt. These hotels offer spacious apartments and a wide range of services, from spa treatments and a fitness room to excursions. Also they have restaurants where you can have a delicious breakfast or arrange a romantic dinner. The cost of living in hotels of this level ranges from $ 120 to $ 150.
The cost of living in the hostels of Chaguunas is no more than $ 100. You will also be offered cozy rooms and all the necessary services: parking, laundry, safe and private bathroom.
Regarding restaurants and cafes, the city has many decent places where you can eat deliciously. If you are attracted to Japanese cuisine and seafood, then you should choose Kaizan Sushi, The Waterfront Restaurant, Samurai, and if Italian - then La Cantina Pizzeria, French or international Chaud. The average check for dinner usually does not exceed 45 cu.
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Shopping
Chaguanas is a modern city, so it is rich in various shops that will provide you with an unforgettable shopping experience. Like any tourist city, it teems with souvenir shops and benches, they sell all sorts of souvenirs. Many of them bear the main sights of the country, especially often there are magnets or cups with landscapes of the Karoni reserve, or with a scarlet ibis. Also in souvenir shops you can find utensils made of ceramics or wood, made in national traditions. Attention of women can attract ornaments from the tortoise shell: pendants, earrings, brooches and combs. For Europeans, it's amazing that such accessories can be made from this very unexpected material, so they often buy them not only for themselves, but also for their loved ones.
Also in Chaguunas there are markets where you can buy everything from fruits and vegetables to clothing and gold jewelry. In markets, as well as in shops, it is customary to pay with dollars, in many stores you can pay by credit card.
Helpful information
- The transport system of Chaguunas is quite developed, the quality of transportation by public transport is at a high level, and the bus ticket can be purchased at street kiosks for only 0.5 cu. You can pay the fare in the fixed-route taxi "Maxis" directly from the driver.
- The cost of a taxi in Chaguunas is $ 0.6. for 1 km.
- With the help of sea transport you can reach all the major cities of the island. Such a trip will cost you no more than $ 15.
- Near the city there is a large international airport " Piarco International Airoport ", which provides air travel to almost all European capitals and large cities of America, China and Japan.
- Buy jewelry better in certified stores, even if the price seems high - so you can protect yourself against forgery. In Chaguanas, cases of fraud were repeatedly observed.
- The city has good tap water, so you can wash, bathe and even drink children without fear of health.