Discover Bon Accord Village

Nature-related highlights near Bon Accord Village include the mangrove forest of Bon Accord Lagoon; Tobago also offers stories of cocoa, fishing practices and historic sites. A 2013 chapter describes the mangrove forest as a habitat for resident and migratory animal species. When looking for a holiday rental, you can distinguish between two scales: nature-related highlights close to the village and cultural topics that relate to Tobago as a whole. Deciding which of these you want to shape your stay is a helpful starting point when choosing where to stay.

Lagoon and mangroves nearby

The Buccoo / Bon Accord Lagoon MPA is also nearby. It was designated a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2005. The reasons for this designation include its biodiversity and its importance as a habitat for threatened and endangered species. Together with the description of the mangrove forest, this gives a multifaceted picture: the lagoon is not just a landscape feature, but also a habitat whose ecological importance is highlighted by its historic designation.

Birdwatching and trails

The nearby Bon Accord trail system is suitable for birdwatching and offers views of sunsets. The trail system also provides opportunities for mountain biking; a covered trail passes through mangroves. Birdwatching, sunset views and mountain biking appeal to different interests. If you plan to take part in any of these trail activities, check the latest information about the trail system before your visit.

A wider view of Tobago: travel and culture

On Tobago, the Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Ferry Service operates daily ferry connections between Trinidad and Tobago. As schedules can change, check the operator’s latest information before travelling. This lets you factor travel between the islands into your plans and consider where to stay as a separate decision.

Cocoa and fishing traditions

A specific milestone in Tobago’s cocoa history is 2005: that was when the cocoa industry was revived through the initiative of young Tobagonian and sommelier Duane Dove. Another aspect of island life can be seen in Tobago’s fishing communities. There, communities bring the day’s catch ashore using a method called “pulling seine”; the practice is also known as the “tradition of lending hands”. Cocoa and fishing offer different insights into Tobago’s culture and everyday life.

The Tobago Harvest Festival began as a religious harvest thanksgiving for the produce of the island’s villages. One programme described includes a morning service to bless the food and an afternoon concert featuring skits, poems and a cantata by the village choir. The programme description thus combines religious elements with music and performances, without specifying a current date or regular recurrence.

Historic sites and cocoa

On Tobago, Buccoo Historical Park is located on Golden Grove Estate in Buccoo. The historic nature park contains the remains of two water mills, a copra-drying area and an old cocoa building. Tobago Cocoa Estate is also part of Tobago’s cocoa story: it is situated in the green hills of Roxborough, overlooking the Atlantic. A variety known as “fine” or “flavour” cocoa is grown there and used to make chocolate.

Choose the right focus for your holiday

The scale matters when choosing where to stay: the lagoon and trail highlights relate to the area around Bon Accord Village, while cocoa, fishing practices, the Tobago Harvest Festival and Buccoo Historical Park are topics relating to Tobago as a whole. If you are especially interested in observing nature nearby, you can make these local highlights the focus of your plans. If you are more interested in island culture and history, include the wider context of Tobago. This helps you choose Bon Accord Village based on the focus you want for your holiday.

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See the broader travel overview: Western Tobago.