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Many of the Hiking trips undertaken in Trinidad lead to various waterfalls, below are a few of those waterfalls. To find the locations referred to on this page, see the Trinidad Map

Maracas Waterfall

The Maracas Waterfall is situated in the upper part of the Maracas valley. It is a little over 91.5m. in height and is situated in cool, beautiful surroundings. It is possible to reach within 2.4km. of the fall by motorcar (the distance from Port of Spain being about 20.8 km.). It is then necessary to ride or walk the remaining 2.4 km. following a good bridle track. At the Waterfall Road there is a car park where security and tours are provided by the participants of the National Service program under the Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources.

Rincon Waterfall

Rincon waterfall in the Rincon valley on the outskirts of Las Cuevas on the north coast of Trinidad is a 250-foot vertical drop. The hike begins in the valley amidst small farms, fording several crystal clear streams and then winds uphill, culminating with a steep descent to the base of the waterfall.

The most popular starting point for this hike is along the Blanchisseuse-Arima Road. Approximately 5 miles from Blanchisseuse is an old agricultural road on the eastern side of the Blanchisseuse-Arima Road, bordered by 6 pomerac trees and a chain-link fence. On entering the road you can park your vehicle at the first house for a small fee. The road continues to the Marianne River and at the river you turn north (left) and follow the river down stream. There is a well beaten path that follows the river, at times crossing the river. On the last leg of the hike the path rises up a hill. The waterfall is actually on a tributary of the Marianne River that flows in a westerly direction and joins the main river shortly after the waterfall.

The direct hike to the waterfall is approximately 30 minutes. Along the hike you can usually see kingfishers, trogons, honeycreepers and other bird life. At the base of the waterfall is a small but deep pool that allows for an invigorating swim.

A visit to this waterfall can be combined with swimming at the Three Pools , which is further downstream on the Marianne River.

Paria Waterfall

There are two routes that are generally used to reach to this waterfall.

A 120 minute walk through forest from the north coast village of Blanchisseuse will take you to Paria Beach. The Paria River, which runs from the mountains of the Northern Range to the sparkling Caribbean Sea, is a favourite with hikers because of its lovely waterfall.

Past the Arima-Blanchisseuse Road at the 12 1/2 mile-post, eastwards for about four (4) miles (6.4 km), lies Brasso Seco. The Paria-Morne Bleu Road and the Sansi Trace are located along this route. A (60 degree) trail at the 4 3/4 mile-post signals the entrance to the forest. The trail is good and clear with no turnings off, and it winds towards the north. The route takes one past the Jordan River and over a hill. The beach is an hour away. A (2) minute walk leads to a wooden bridge over the Paria River. A five (5) minute walk up the right bank of the river brings one to the spectacular waterfall.

Sobo Falls

Photo courtesy of Hikers World

Sobo Falls are located in Brasso Seco and are one of eleven waterfalls in the area. A moderately easy walk from the village reveals this beautiful 65 foot waterfall that falls as a single flow for approximately 25 feet and then bouncing off the rocks becomes a spray waterfall and finally on its last leg spreads out to become a shower.

Brasso Seco Twin Falls

Located in Brasso Seco, just 10 minutes walk from the Marianne Main Road is the the Twin Falls. The water divides at the top into two streams with one part falling straight down while the other cascades in stages over the rock into a bathing pool below. The area around the pool is suitable for lounging.

To learn more about the waterfalls in Brasso Seco or arrange a tour, visit the Brasso Seco Paria Eco Tourism Web Site.

Rio Seco

The trail to the Rio Seco waterfall begins on the Toco Main Road shortly after the bridge that spans the Rio Seco river near Sally Bay. The start of the hike is sign posted on the main road. It is possible to begin the hike at the main road or to drive approximately 2 kilometers along a country road and begin the hike further inland.

This trail winds through pathways lined by stately Mora trees along the North Eastern coast of the island to a waterfall and deep, emerald green pool. Upriver of the pool, on the banks of a tributary are the Rio Seco sulphur springs.

Matura Waterfall

There exists an enchanting cascade within the Matura forests, whose beauty is brought out by beautiful folds of limestone that serve as a backdrop for the clear water flowing over the edge. Known as both the Matura Waterfall and the Manuelot Falls, this waterfall is at the junction of the Manuelot River and the Matura River. The water that cascades over the edge has formed a wide pool at the base that is suitable for bathing. Getting to the falls is a challenging three hour hike that goes through Mora forest.

Rampanalgas Waterfall

Immediately before Arthur's Shop on the Toco Main Road in Rampanalgas is a street leading inland (next to the stand pipe). To find the starting point for this hike you drive along this street until the road goes down hill and at the bottom of the hill is an wooden house where you can park your vehicle for a small fee. The hike begins at the southern side of that house. There is a small stream that runs behind the house and after crossing the stream there is a well beaten track that leads uphill. At the top of the hill you turn left and walk for approximately 45 paces to a track on the right that leads downhill to the river. On reaching the river, a northern (right) turn leads you upriver to the waterfall.

This is a short hike of approximately twenty minutes, without steep hill climbs, to a two level waterfall. At the lower level the water forms a small deep pool that is suitable for swimming and bracing as you enter. To get to the upper level there is a narrow steep track at the side of the hill next to the waterfall pool. The upper level also has a bathing pool. On most weekends as you approach the waterfall you can hear the shouts of delight from the neighborhood children bathing in the pools.

Matelot Waterfall

Approximately one hour's hike upstream of the Matelot River, along a stony river bed, can be found the Matelot Waterfall. This waterfall is more along the size of a cascade however the joy of the visit comes from the natural beauty of the surroundings. There is a large pool at the base of the waterfall that is ideal for swimming.

Turure

Within the forests of Cumaca lies a series of three beautiful spread type waterfalls, where curtains of water cascade down limestone faces. These waterfalls are immediately after each other on the Turure River. At the base of each waterfall is a pool that invites you to take a swim. The third waterfall has several pools as the limestone forms a firm base for the river as it flows downstream. Here the pools are of varying depth with some being very shallow. Towards the end of the dry season the flow of water over the cascades is greatly reduced, but there are still pools for swimming as in the photo below.

The hike to the waterfalls takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes, going through pristine tropical rain forest. As you move along the forest trail, the calls of the bell bird can be heard echoing among the trees. There are several river crossings and hiking in the water along this relatively easy hike and the few uphill portions are not difficult. Persons visiting these waterfalls should remain on the trail and not wander off, as this area has the poisonous mappipire balsain snake especially during the rainy season.   

To see other pictures of the trail to the Turure hike and waterfalls, visit the Photo Gallery and enter the search term "Turure". To get to the starting point for this hike, you proceed along the Eastern Main Road to Valencia. At the Valencia Junction you take the left fork onto Valencia Road (as if heading to Toco). Approximately 2 kilometers along the Valencia Road you turn left (north) onto Cumaca Road (immediately after the bridge and before the Save the Pawi sign). The Cumaca Road is a narrow single lane road that is mainly paved with some gravel sections. The road is bumpy in parts but passable. After 4.5 kilometers along the Cumaca Road there is a wood & metal vehicle bridge and the trail begins on the left just before the bridge.

The name is given to a picturesque waterfall and pool in the Diego Martin River. The pool is surrounded by luxuriant tropical vegetation and is situated to the north of Diego Martin village. It is about nine (9) miles from Port-of-Spain, and can best be reached by nine (9) miles drive, followed by a (5) minute walk along a bridle path. Unfortunately the area leading to the waterfall has had crime problems so it is advisable to go to this area in a large group.

The entrance to the trail to this waterfall is on the southern side of the road leading to the Chagaramas golf course, immediately before the golf driving range and club house. The hike to the waterfall takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes and is very easy with only the last leg requiring some rock climbing. This is a three level, 250 feet waterfall that is best viewed in the rainy season as in the dry season the water level is very diminished.

Along this walk you may occasionally see Red Howler Monkeys and in the evenings, Orange-winged Parrots can be seen coming to roost.

Some Other Waterfalls in Trinidad

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