Manzanilla is a village in Trinidad.
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background
The name of this two-part place goes back to the Spaniards. The Ebranche River separates Upper manzanilla of Lower Manzanilla, which is located directly on the 18 km long Manzanilla Bay. There is a continuous coconut palm plantation along the whole bay. The first settlers were soldiers of the disbanded 3rd West Indian Regiment in 1822. Governor Woodford gave them and their families 6.4 acres each.
The road from Sangre Grande to Manzanilla is regularly flooded and therefore in poor condition.
beaches
- Manzanilla Bay. The four kilometer long, white sandy beach is lined with coconut trees. There are toilets and parking and picnic areas, the Calypso Inn Restaurant, plus torturous mosquitos and sand fleas. Lots of locals come there on weekends. Bathing is not without danger, however, as there can be strong undersea currents. Lifeguards can only be found on a few marked beach areas.
getting there
In the street
Access can only be via the Eastern Main Road respectively. The road leads from Port of Spain via Tunapuns and Arima to the city limits of Valencia. There the Eastern Main Road turns to the southeast and leads via Sangre Grande directly to Manzanilla. The total driving distance is about 55 km.
Tourist Attractions
- Brigand Hill Lighthouse. This lighthouse can be climbed every day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.Price: Admission is free.
- Nariva Swamp National Park, Bush Bush Wildlife Reserve, East Coast. This mangrove swamp is almost 10 km² in size. There are red howler monkeys, alligators, snakes, frogs and five different species of parrots at home. A total of 171 species of birds have been counted there. Access is only possible with the approval of the Wildlife Division. Wildlife Division, Forestry Department, Tel. 662-5114. The Bush Bush Conservation Area can only be accessed by boat.
activities
Swimming, nature observation in the national park
shop
kitchen
accommodation
- Coconut Cove Holiday Beach Club, 33-36 Calypso Road, Manzanilla Beach. Tel.: 691-5939, Fax: 665-0884. 16 rooms, beach restaurant, beach bar, pool bar, pool, fitness room, internet café.
- Dougie's Guest House, Eastern Main Road, Lower Manzanilla. Tel.: 668-1504. 3 apartments and 3 rooms, snack bar. Location: 15 minutes walk from the beach.
health
doctors
- Manzanilla Health Center. Tel.: 668-2063.
Practical advice
police
- Manzanilla Police Station. Tel.: 668-2062.
post
- Manzanilla Post Office. Tel.: 668-2061.
