Turure Waterfalls
The Turure Waterfalls located in Cumaca is unlike any other waterfall found in Trinidad. The waterfall is made up of a number of tall limestone outcrops that rise up out of the water and span the width of the Turure river, like a series of large steps. Each step is in height but the largest is approximately 50 feet wide and 25 feet high which resembles a curtain. Each step has a natural jacuzzi-like pool at its base great for wading and swimming. The river has ‘jacuzzi-like’ pools and beautiful waterfalls, forming natural giant ‘steps’ leading upstream to the falls. The guide says the best time to visit is during the rainy season when the pools are full. The hike itself takes approximately 30 minutes, and there are also additional cascades and even a hidden cave, further upstream. While exploring, stop off for lunch with some cheese paste sandwiches and a cold Solo Ginger Ale to keep energy levels up. As always, the beauty of forests, birds, and other wildlife can also be seen. Thanks to its unique and abundant nature, the Turure Waterfalls deserve to be the most beautiful waterfalls in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Turure Waterfalls is an ‘ecological gem’, the rock upon which the river flows is composed of limestone, while placed along its bed are layers of sedimentary rock. The Turure Waterfalls are often featured on hiking tours, partly because there are three of them that follow one after the next. Each of the three waterfalls at Turure has its own base pool, and it’s delightful to watch the clear water cascade down the forest’s limestone cliffs while travelers swim. They can also find some waterfalls closer to Maracas Bay if they are basing themselves in Port of Spain and are limited by time. Along the 60-minute trek, one can indulge in the lush green flora and refreshing streams that have to be crossed.
- Location: Cumaca, Trinidad and Tobago
