Chaguaramas is a city in Trinidad.
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| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | |
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| Residents | 3.300 | |
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background
The place name goes back to the indigenous people and the palm trees that were found along the shoreline at that time. In 1797 the Spaniards hid their ships there from the attacking English.
During the Second World War, this peninsula and its surroundings were a US military base. America leased the whole area from the English, in return they received 50 used warships. The residents were forcibly relocated to Carenage. The entire bay was heavily secured against German submarines. The golf course in Tucker Valley was also laid out by American soldiers. After the war, the place was almost extinct. After demonstrations and protests by the Trinidadian population, Chaguaramas was evacuated by the Americans in 1961. But there are still bunkers and empty aircraft hangars and warehouses from the 1940s there today. Only in the last 15 years has a busy life developed through the settlement of several small shipyards and marinas. The number of entered, registered sailing ships rose from 65 boats in 1990 to 2,590 in 1997. The bay in front of the site is one of the safest anchorages in the entire Caribbean region.
The Yachting Association has berths for over 200 sailing boats. At the end of the village are the halls of the Ministry of National Security, in which the government helicopters are housed. In the further course the road behind the Cove Beach Resort is closed, the area is used by the national coast guard and the Trinidad & Tobago Defense Force, so that the northwest coast of the island is not accessible to the public.
The Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) has plans to develop the peninsula and some of the offshore islands as tourist centers.
beaches
- Chacacabana, Western Main Road. 125 m long beach.
- Chagville Beach, Carenage Bay, across from the Convention Center. Artificial, washed-up beach, 600 m long, 2 parking spaces, showers, changing rooms and toilets. But there are no lifeguards.
- Macqueripe, North Shore, Tucker Valley Road. 120 m long beach, parking lot and toilets, open irregularly.
- The Cove Beach. Guarded beach with snack bar and pool. There are showers, changing rooms and toilets.Open: daily 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.Price: Entry: TT $ 20, children TT $ 5.
- Williams Bay, at the east end of Carenage Bay. 1,000 m long beach with parking lot and changing rooms. The Kayak Center is located on the east side of Williams Bay.
getting there
In the street
Maxi Taxi from Port of Spain, travel time approx. 15 minutes, fare 2 TT $ each way
by boat
- Ferry to Venezuela: Pier 1, Marines Ltd., Williams Bay, Tel. 634-4472. There is a return ferry from Trinidad to Venezuela every Wednesday. Round-trip fare: TT $ 1,100 or US $ 184. Children under 12 years pay half, infants up to 2 years are free. A fee of around TT $ 150 has to be paid at check-in. Internet bookings are not possible to my knowledge. The travel time is around 3 1/2 hours. Reservation and booking should be made four days in advance.
- Check-in time is 7:00 a.m., departure from Pier 1 is 9:00 a.m. Arrival at Guiria Port, Guiria, Venezuela at 12.30 p.m.
- Check-in time is 3pm, departure from Guiria Port, Guiria, Venezuela is at 5pm, arrival Pier 1, Chaguaramas, Trinidad is at 8.30pm.
mobility
Rental car
- Carrentals, Coral Cove Marina.
- Marks Cars, Powerboats Mutual Facilities, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4303.
Mountain bikes rental
taxi
- Trump Luxury Tours & Taxi Service, Crews Inn Marina. Tel.: 634-2189.
Tourist Attractions
- Chaguaramas Military History and Aviation Museum, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4391. The museum goes to the extensive private collection of the former Coast Guard officer Gaylord Kelshall back. In addition to information about the island's history, trenches and bunkers were built, even a former BWIA jet aircraft was brought here from Piarco airfield.Open: daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Entry: TT $ 20, children TT $ 10.
National park
- North of the village, the wooded foothills of the Northern Range on Mount Catherine reach a height of 165 m. From Chaguaramas the path leads into the Tucker Valley, where the golf course is around 3 km from the coast between the hills. Several hiking trails in the immediate vicinity start there. Guided hikes can be booked through the CDA. A more detailed description of the hikes see below. The road from Chaguaramas to Mount Catherine is closed with a barrier for through traffic. Access only with the approval of the CDA. Cyclists and hikers can pass the barrier.
activities
Boat charter
fishing
- Iceland yacht charter. Tel.: 637-7389, Fax: 628-0437.
- Red Beard Charters, Captain Nicholas Telfer. Tel.: 740-2530. Price: 4-5 hours US $ 300, 6-7 hours US $ 450, 8-9 hours US $ 600, maximum 5 people.
golf
Kayaks
- Kayak Center, 500 m past Alcoa Dock, Williams Bay. Tel.: 633-7871, Fax: 633-0292. Open: daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: kayak for 1 person TT $ 25, kayak for 2 persons TT $ 35 per hour, on weekends TT $ 5 surcharge.
Marinas
- Coral Cove Marina, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2040, Fax: 634-2248. VHF Kanal 68. 40 berths, 60 tons crane, post office, electricity, telephone, water, shipyard operations, hotel with restaurant, bar and pool.
- Crews Inn Marina, Point Gourde. Tel.: 634-4384-85, Fax: 634-4175. 70 berths. Souvenir shop, car rental, bank, hotel, cleaning, travel agency, restaurant, ship repair, supermarket, taxi.
- Industrial Marine Services (IMS Yacht Service), First Avenue South. Tel.: 625-2104-05, Fax: 634-4437, 634-4329. VHF Canal 68. Berths, 70 ton crane, hotel with 48 rooms, restaurant, bar, laundry.
- Peake's Yacht Service, 5 Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4423, Fax: 634-4387. 150 tons crane, hotel, restaurant, bar.
- Powerboats Mutual Facilities, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4303, Fax: 634-4327. VHF Kanal 72. 50 tons crane, 250 dry berths, 3 berths, 6 apartments, car rental, showers, internet café, mini market, cleaning, repair shop, restaurant bar, sailmaker, electricity, carpentry, fuel and water.
- Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association, Harts cut. Tel.: 634-4210, Fax: 634-4376. 15 tons crane, berths, snack bar, bar, office use, ice cream, water and shipyard operations, office open: Mon - Fri 8.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., on weekends and public holidays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Racing boats
sailing
- Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association, Western Main Road, Harts Cut. Tel.: 634-4210, 634-4519, Fax: 634-4376. Sailing school.
Diving
- Dive Specialists Center, Crews Inn. Tel.: 634-2919.
- Rick's Dive World, Tardieu Marine, 110 Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-3483.
- DiveTnT (PADI), Coral Cove Marina, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2872, Mobile: 789-3057. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Price: Plus 15% taxes: 1 tank dive US $ 50, 2 tank dive US $ 45, night dive US $ 50, deep water course US $ 235, advanced course US $ 250, rescue diving course US $ 350.
Yacht charter
- Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago (YSATT), Crews Inn Yachting Center. Tel.: 634-4938, Fax: 634-2160.
shop
- Coral Cove Mini Mart, Coral Cove Mall, Coral Cove Marina.
- Dockside Foodmart, Powerboats Mutual Facilities, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4303.
kitchen
- Davises Restaurant & Bar, 100 Oxford Street, Harts Cut. Tel.: 625-0144. Open: restaurant: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., bar: daily 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- De Monkey Bar & Grill, West Palm Hotel, 125 Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2426.
- Galley restaurant, Hart Street. Tel.: 634-3663.
- Islands Restaurant & Roti Shop, Western Main Road, next to Tardieu Marine. Tel.: 634-2061.
- Joe's Pizza & Steaks, Coral Cove Mall, Coral Cove Marina. Tel.: 634-2332. Open: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Mystic XVI Restaurant, Sports Bar & Pub, 9 Endeavor Road. Tel.: 671-2853. Open: Mon - Fri from 11 a.m., Sat from 12 p.m., Sun from 3 p.m.
- Sails Restaurant & Pub, On the water, Powerboats Mutual Facilities, Point Gourde. Tel.: 634-1712. Caribbean, medium prices.Open: Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 1 a.m., Fri Sat 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
- The Bight Sportsbar, Peake's Marina, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4839. Fast meals, cheap.Open: Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat Sun 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Terminals Drive, Crews Inn Marina. Tel.: 634-4000. Fish restaurant, quick meals.Open: daily 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- The Lure Seafood Grill & Bar, Stella Maris Drive / Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2783, Fax: 634-4046. Open: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. from 6 p.m.
- Tsunami, Point Gourde Road, Hart's Cut, next to the Trinidad & Tobago Yacht Association. Tel.: 634-4344. Fish restaurant, medium prices.
- Wheelhouse Pub, Tropical Marina, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2339. Caribbean, medium prices.Open: daily from 10 a.m.
nightlife
- Baracuda Bar & Lounge, Crews Inn. Tel.: 634-4000.
- Hanger 21. Night club with live music.
- MOBS-2, Western Main Road, across from the Trinidad & Tobago Yacht Association. Tel.: 634-2255. Event center with a large arena, different entrance fees.
- The Club. Live music, DJ's, pool tables, inside with air conditioning, outside terrace.
- Tsunami Hart's Cut, Point Gourde Road, Hart's Cut, next to the Trinidad & Tobago Yacht Association. Tel.: 634-4344.
accommodation
- Chaguaramas Hotel & Convention Center, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2379, Fax: 634-2377. 72 rooms, 8 conference rooms, maximum 1,500 people.Price: All year round: double room 65-85 US $.
- Coral Cove Marina Hotel, Western Main Road / Stella Maris Drive. Tel.: 634-2244-47, Fax: 634-2248. 14 apartments, restaurant, bar, pool, marina.
- Crews Inn Hotel, Terminals Drive, Point Gourde. Tel.: 634-4384-85, Fax: 634-4542. 46 rooms, restaurant, pool bar, pool, souvenir shop, car rental, fitness room, tours, laundry, marina.Price: All year round: single US $ 149-179, double US $ 164-200; on weekends, single room US $ 125-150, double room US $ 140-171. Yachties with a boat pay US $ 99 for a single room and US $ 114 for a double room. Rental prices plus 20% tax, including breakfast.
- The Cove Hotel, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4319, Fax: 634-4278. 40 studios and apartments, pool, conference room.Price: All year round: studio with air conditioning US $ 55, apartment with kitchen and air conditioning US $ 75.
- West Palm Hotel, 125 Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2427-29, Fax: 634-2437. 24 rooms and 8 suites, restaurant, bar, pool, conference room.
Practical advice
Banks
- Royal Bank Trinidad & Tobago (RBTT), Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-1297. Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ATMs
- RBTT, Western Main Road.
Immigration authority for sailboats
- Immigration Office, Crews Inn Hotel & Yachting Center. Open: daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Custom and Excise's Office (customs), Crews Inn Hotel & Yachting Center. Open: 24 hours a day. Office hours: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
information
- Chaguaramas Terminals Limited, Pointe Gourde. Tel.: 634-4384, 634-4385. Manages the port facilities and Crews Inn Hotel and Marina.
police
- Carenage Police Station. Tel.: 637-31223.
- West End Police Station. Tel.: 637-4226.
Post office
- Chaguarama's Post Office, Coral Cove Marina. Tel.: 634-1034. Open: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Carenage Post Office. Tel.: 632-1834., Tel.
Internet cafe
- David Morand's Ocean Internet Café, Powerboats Mutual Facilities, Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-4303.
- Island Surf Café, First Avenue South. Tel.: 634-2407.
trips
Travel agency, tours
- Bay Sports & Coastal Tours, Williams Bay. Tel.: 687-0566.
- Irena Trans-Continental Travel, Tropical Marine, 106 Western Main Road. Tel.: 634-2949.
trips
- Booking through CDA
- Chacachacare Island Salt Pond. Salt lake, 30 minutes crossing to Chapelle Bay, hike to the salt lake. Duration: 4 hours.Price: US $ 40 per person on weekdays, US $ 45 on weekends, children 34/39 US $.
- Chacachacare Island, Lighthouse. 30 minutes crossing to Perruquier Bay, hike up the 818 m high mountain to the lighthouse from 1896. Duration: 4 hours.Price: US $ 40 per person on weekdays, US $ 45 on weekends, children 34/39 US $.
- Walk the Covigne River. This hike is a modification of the Covigne Vale Valley excursion. The water of the Cuesa River flows through cocoa and nutmeg plantations. The hike runs along the river, partly through it and up a small waterfall. Duration 4 hours.Price: US $ 17 per person on weekdays, US $ 25 on weekends, children US $ 13/21.
- Hike into the Covigne Vale valley. After a 20 minute bus ride into Tucker Valley, you will reach the entrance to Covigne Vale. There you will find several picnic spots under the nutmeg trees. Duration 2 hours.Price: US $ 8 per person on weekdays, US $ 10 on weekends, children US $ 5/8.
- Hike to Edith Falls. Waterfalls on the northeast slope of Mount Catherine. Access is via the parking lot of the Chaguaramas golf course and leads 1½ km over the site of a former cocoa plantation. The Edith waterfalls plunge 180 m deep into a shallow lake. Outside of the rainy season, the waterfall can be a small trickle.Price: US $ 8 per person on weekdays, US $ 10 on weekends, children US $ 5/8.
- Hike to the Huggins Plantation. Visit to the ruins of the plantation house and an ammunition bunker from World War II. Duration 1½ hours.Price: US $ 8 per person on weekdays, US $ 10 on weekends, children US $ 5/8.
- Down memory lane. Down Memory Lane is called the city tour.Price: US $ 8 per person on weekdays, US $ 10 on weekends, children US $ 5/8.
- Walk Lumber Lane. This is a tour of the old US Army tank systems from World War II.Price: US $ 8 per person on weekdays, US $ 10 on weekends, children US $ 5/8.
