Caroni Swamp

#32 among destinations in Trinidad and Tobago

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The Caroni Swamp is the second largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located on the west coast of Trinidad, south of Port of Spain and northwest of Chaguanas, where the Caroni River meets the Gulf of Paria. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 10°35'29"N, 61°27'32"W

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San Juan-LaventilleTrinidad and Tobago

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Caroni Swamp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New City Mall, Queen's Park Savannah, Good Shepherd Church Tunapuna, National Museum and Art Gallery.

5.2 miNW
10°38'58"N • 61°30'30"W
New City Mall, Port of Spain
134 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
6.5 miNW
Park, Field, Road
Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain
167 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Queen's Park Savannah is a verdant oasis and one of the city's most iconic landmarks. This sprawling park, bounded by a 2.2-mile perimeter, is the largest roundabout globally and serves as a central hub for...
6.2 miNE
Church
Good Shepherd Church Tunapuna, Tunapuna
157 min walk • Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Tunapuna is an active Anglican church located at the corner of Freeling and Morton Street, Tunapuna. It is part of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad ad Tobago. It is one of the oldest Anglican churches in Trinidad and Tobago having been built and consecrated in 1886.
6 miNW
Art museum, History museum, Museum
National Museum and Art Gallery, Port of Spain
155 min walk • The National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago stands as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Port of Spain. This institution is dedicated to preserving the rich history and artistic heritage of the twin-island republic.
6.5 miNE
Monastery
Mount Saint Benedict, Trinidad
167 min walk • Mount Saint Benedict Abbey, also known as The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile is a Benedictine monastery following the Order of Saint Benedict. This monastery is located in the northwestern town of St. Augustine in Tunapuna–Piarco in Trinidad and Tobago.
5.5 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain
140 min walk • The Holy Trinity Cathedral stands as an architectural marvel in the heart of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This Anglican cathedral, with its distinct neo-Gothic design, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a historical landmark reflective of the...
5.2 miNE
Library
Alma Jordan Library, Trinidad
134 min walk • The Alma Jordan Library at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, was named after UWI librarian Dr. Alma Jordan in 2012. The four-storied library is located on the St. Augustine Campus of the UWI.
5.2 miNW
Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain
133 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. Construction started in 1816 and it was completed in 1851. The same year the cathedral was given the honorary status of a Minor Basilica.
6.1 miNW
Park, Historical place
Memorial Park, Port of Spain
155 min walk • Memorial Park is an urban park in upper Downtown, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Memorial Park is a public city park in commemoration of the Trinidadian veterans that served in World War I and World War II.
5.2 miNW
Forts and castles, Arcade
Fort San Andres, Port of Spain
134 min walk • Fort San Andres is the last surviving fortification from the period of the Spanish Occupation of Trinidad, which came to an end in 1797 with the capture of the island by the British.
6.1 miNW
10°39'48"N • 61°30'41"W
National Academy for Performing Arts, Port of Spain
156 min walk • Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater