Dow Village

#26 among destinations in Trinidad and Tobago

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Dow Village is a village located within the borders of California in the region of Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo in Trinidad and Tobago. It is famous for its annual play based on the Ramayana called Ramleela. This live play chronicles the activity of Lord Rama as he rescues his wife, Sita, from the clutches of Ravana. Dow Village is also known for the lighting of clay pots called deyas on Divali day. The diyas are lit along the street in bamboo arches. There is also a very old masjid and several churches, in addition to a mandir. It borders Esperanza Village. ()

Coordinates: 10°12'60"N, 61°32'60"W

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SipariaTrinidad and Tobago

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Dow Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitch Lake, Banwari Trace, La Brea.

5.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pitch Lake, Trinidad
138 min walk • The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, estimated to contain 10 million tons. It is located in La Brea in southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation.
5.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Banwari Trace, Debe
145 min walk • Banwari Trace, an Archaic site in southwestern Trinidad, is the oldest archaeological site in the Caribbean. The site has revealed two separate periods of occupation; one between 7200 and 6100 BP and the other between 6100 BP and 5500 BP.
5.1 miW
Locality
La Brea
131 min walk • La Brea is a town in southwestern Trinidad, located northeast of Point Fortin and southwest of San Fernando. La Brea is best known as the site of the Pitch Lake, a natural asphalt lake.

Dow Village

Facts and practical information

Dow Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pitch Lake, Trinidad

Banwari Trace, Debe

La Brea