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Maracas Bay

Trinidad
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Activities: Sunbathing, Fishing
Owner description: This popular beach spot fulfills the fantasy of the ideal Caribbean beach, but is just as famous for the scenic rainforest drive that must be made to...... more » Owner description: This popular beach spot fulfills the fantasy of the ideal Caribbean beach, but is just as famous for the scenic rainforest drive that must be made to reach it. « less
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CaribbeanTraveller7
Caribbean
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Words cant express this beauty of a beach. Food is available a every turn. Bathroom facilities, lifeguards are always present too. Maracas is a must see/visit. I strongly advise everybody to go there at least once. More

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mannibalignasay
Urbandale, Iowa
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

This is the #1 spot in Trinidad for bake n' shark. Very tasty. There is also free wifi on the beach! Nice views and warm water make this a good spot for a half-day getaway. About 40 minutes from the Port of Spain by car, the drive is scenic and winds up the mountain. Bring bug spray as the sand... More

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HikerSanJuan
SanJuan
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 NEW

A very beach from Mondays to Saturdays. Not recommended to visit on Sundays or Public Holidays as it can really get crowded and the beauty of the beach in my opinion is spoiled. More

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100percentislandgirl
Trinidad
Contributor
16 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This is truly a treat for the senses. From getting there via the North Coast Road to standing at the lookout to actually being on the beach sipping a Carib and eating a Richard's Bake and Shark, Maracas Bay is a WHOLE and wonderful experience. Sometimes you don't even have to go into the water to feel like you've had... More

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Afia A
Trinidad
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I like this beach very much, but if you are not a surfer then the waves can be seriously overbearing!! Otherwise, its a fun place for friends and family to hang out. More

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thehorrorthehorror
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Everything from the trip there to the beach itself the peole and of couse the shark and bake Glorious More

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Tisha M
Port of Spain, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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Love the location of this place,just before the sea,local food(very tasty),great bar and very very quiet night time,certainly the perfect way to relax,in the wonderful Maracas Beach More

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Klint P
Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
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The water was a little choppy but it was just so good to be by the beach in December. More

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Ginnie64
Vienna, Austria
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Maracas beach is one of the nicest, but also crowdiest in Trinidad. Shark burger is a must... :-) you shoud try it while at Maracas beach. More

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shanaz d
Port of Spain, Trinidad
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

it is often said that the best beach lies at the north of trinidad..and provides a warm welcome to tourists from hither,thither and yon More

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