Chasing Waterfalls

How does that TLC song go again? "Don't go chasing waterfalls?" Well I'll have to disagree on this one. If it's one thing you should do (whether you're a local or tourist) is chase as many waterfalls as you can! 

Trinidad and Tobago has been blessed with an abundance of breathtaking waterfalls scattered throughout both islands. Some are fairly accessible via a short trek while others require a little extra effort. In the end, the view is well worth the journey to get there!

Here is a list of some of our Twin Islands' beautiful waterfalls. This list was compiled with the help of CHA Founder, Richard Lewis. For an even longer list of waterfall hikes in T&T, check out their website. 

Rio Seco Falls

One of my favorite family hikes and waterfalls is Rio Seco. Many claim this as one of the best waterfalls in the country as the hike to get there is relatively easy offering a friendly landscape for even the newest hikers. The added bonus at the end is the gently sloping waterfall with its sparkling emerald pool at the base. As for terrain, the undulating trail passes by and through many small streams until the final 'hill' leads you to the falls. 

Rating: Easy (2)

Duration: 45 minutes (one way)

Rio Seco Waterfall
(Photo Creds: Rhonda Lewis, CHA)

Paria Falls 

The hike to get to Paria Falls is definitely one of the more challenging ones on this list but also rated as one of best waterfalls along the North Coast of Trinidad. In the village of Blanchisseuse the hike begins as the road disappears into a densely covered but scenic forest trail. In all honesty, the hike to Paria Beach and waterfall deserves its own stand-alone blogpost because there's just SO MUCH to see on this trail. I mean everything from the breathtaking view from Turtle Rock to the Paria Arch (Church Rock or Point L'eglise) and not to mention to gorgeous beach at the end. This is definitely one of my personal favorite hikes and it makes the steep hills and tricky terrain to get there all the more worthwhile. The emerald waterfall lies at the end of a short trail just beyond the beach. 

Rating: Moderately Challenging (5)

Duration: 2.5 Hours (one way) 

Paria Falls
(Photo creds: Rhonda Lewis, CHA)

Rincon Waterfall 

Rincon Falls aka El Torro Falls lies deep within the dense forrest in the village of Las Cuevas (North Coast, Trinidad). The journey takes you up steep inclines and then through a couple small streams until you come to what is known as Black Pool. This pool gets its name from the stone colour inside the water. You then continue on until to begin to hear the roar of the 250ft waterfall. After a steep descent then the mighty giant begins to enter your view. 

Rating: Moderately Challenging (4)

Duration: 2 hours (one way)

Rincon Waterfall

(Video creds: Clint Uddenberg)

Avocat Falls

Although it is another North Coast waterfall, the trek to Avocat is leagues simpler than the 2 mentioned before. This trail is short and a great family hike for beginners. It takes you through lush forest until you come to the Marianne River and then to the waterfall itself!

Rating: Easy (2)

Duration: 30 minutes (one way)

Avocat Falls 

Argyle Falls (Tobago)

Argyle Falls is by far one of Tobago's most renowned waterfalls and is also the highest as it stands at a spectacular 175ft tall. It is located in Roxborough and the trek to get there is easy enough for even the least athletic. There is an abundance of wildlife along this trail with beautiful butterflies and you might even run into a wild ocelot! It's a perfect family outing and I would definitely recommend adding this to your Tobago to-do list! 

Rating: Easy (2)

Duration: 15-20 minutes (one way)

Argyle Waterfall

(Photo creds: Destination T&T)

I can go on about waterfalls forever and the list is vast. For a more in-depth list and description you guys can check out the Caribbean Hiking Adventure website.

Leave a comment below and let me know if your favorite waterfall made the list or not.