Piarco: Nature and History in Tunapuna-Piarco

Caura Valley and Mount St. Benedict offer two different perspectives on the wider destination of Tunapuna-Piarco: river activities and Benedictine history. These topics relate to the wider destination of Tunapuna-Piarco. One focuses on time outdoors, picnicking and swimming; the other on a Benedictine community and its history. You can start by considering whether you would rather centre your stay on river activities or on history.

Caura Valley: River and Time Outdoors

Caura Valley can be reached via Caura Royal Road, which branches off Eastern Main Road. Along the winding access road through the valley, visitors can picnic or swim in the Caura River. This gives you two different reasons to spend time outdoors: a break for a picnic or a swim. Pool Number 1 and Pool Number 2 are located at the abandoned pumping station and are described as popular spots for a “river lime.” This name adds a sociable touch to the specific pool names. The named pools and the more general opportunities for picnicking and swimming offer different ways to experience a stay in the valley. Check local road conditions before setting off, and assess the river conditions on site before swimming.

Mount St. Benedict and Its History

Mount St. Benedict is home to Benedictine monks. In 1912, three monks from the Benedictine monastery of San Sebastien in Bahia, Brazil, settled in the foothills of Trinidad’s Northern Range under the leadership of Abbot Dom Mayeul de Caigny. Their origins and leadership give the story a clear connection beyond the island: the group came from a named monastery in Brazil and settled in Trinidad under a named abbot. For those interested in culture, this connection between a specific place, a community and a dated event offers a particular point of interest. This gives the history of Mount St. Benedict its own focus alongside the natural attractions of Caura Valley.

Nature and History When Choosing Where to Stay

When planning a trip to the wider destination of Tunapuna-Piarco, it helps to first decide what kind of trip you want. If you want to focus on the river and spending time outdoors, Caura Valley, picnicking and swimming are specific options to consider. If you are more interested in the history of a religious community, Mount St. Benedict is a historical point of interest within this destination. This comparison helps you weigh your interests in nature and culture; the two topics offer different focuses.

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