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The most industrialized and second largest country in the English-speaking Caribbean,Trinidad and sister island Tobago have been fought over by the Spanish, British, Dutch, Courlanders, French, and even the Americans, but together they are now an independent island nation. The islands, lying just seven miles off the coast of Venezuela, are an intriguing mix of natural beauty and cultural diversity; Trinidad is larger and more populous with about 94% of the total area and 96% of the total population of the country. The terrain of the islands is a mixture of mountains and plains, and offers activities for adventurers as well as beach bunnies. You can go hiking through rain forests in search of the many hidden waterfalls, orexplorecavernous caves, or just bike through the lush countryside, go turtle watching, or kayak through the forests, watching for the indigenous wildlife.

Trinidad is a wonderful destination for eco-enthusiasts looking for tropical biodiversity. With more than 108 different mammals, 25 amphibians,55 reptiles, 620 different sorts of butterflies, and more than 450 species of birds,Trinidad is an animal-lovers paradise. It is home to some of the Caribbean's most diverse and spectacular population of birds in the Caribbean; the wide variety is likely because of the proximity of the island to the tip of South America.

Sailing is another Trinidad favorite, Because of the location – south of the hurricane belt – Trinidad has a ready store of exquisite-grade teak; they also have low labour costs, high-quality workmanship, all resulting in a yachtsman's dreamland. The marinas, services, boatyards, builders are all conveniently located in one location – Chaguaramas Bay -so anything you want to rent, buy, or just watch is right there.For the more adventurous there are Trinidad's fascinating cave systems to explore. Aripo Caves, in the Northern Mountain Range, is the largest accessible cave system. The magnificent Tamana Caves in Central Trinidad is a vast complex with a30-footwide entrance, andhome to 11 bat species; and the Cumaca Caves are excellent for hiking around and through. To the west, on the tiny islet of Gaspar Grande, isa vast system of underground caverns, the Gasparee Caves,with awonderful variety of geological formations. If all that sounds a little too adventurous, consider somedeep-sea fishing—Trinidad's oceans are filled witha wealth of game fish.

Also, Trinidad hostsnumerous international fishing tournaments, if you want to coordinate your travels with this, including the Wahoo Tournament in early March, theKingfish Tournament in June, and the Tarpon Bash in August.Tobago is a much smaller island, but has an even greater biodiversity than Trinidad, with more than 200 species of birds and more than 6,000 species of animals and plants, including one of the largest densities per km² of bird species in the world.

Legally protected since 1776, Tobago's Main Ridge Forest Reserve spreads over the island's mountainous central spine. Nature trails make hiking, exploring, and bird-watching easy. Tobago has been awarded several prestigious eco-awards including the World Travel Awards "Best Eco Destination in the World" and the Caribbean Travel Awards Committee "#1 Eco-Destination in the Caribbean." It's also an incredibly rich dive spot, with the surrounding South American coral reefs and more than 600 different species of fish. Tobago is also home two championship 18-hole golf courses, and an anomaly called Nylon Pool, a warm and shallow depression right in the middle of the Buccoo Reef.

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Trinidad has a well-deserved reputation for mouth-watering repasts, as theflavours of Africa, Europe, India, China, and Syria combine to create the distinct array of dishes that are all Trinidadian. Restaurants and bars can be found on just about every corner, from casual street stalls to formal service.Try cascadura, a rare freshwater fish covered with large plates of bony, dark scales. Usually prepared as a curry, it is very special to the natives, as legend holds that once you eat cascadura, you will always come back to fascinating Trinidad.And as for the tiny village of Buccoo on Tobago, it is quite famous as the Goat and Crab Racing Capital of the world. Yes, you read that correctly. During the Easter holidays crowds gather from near and far to watch the specially trained goats run a top speeds towards the finish line, with their un-mounted jockeys hanging on to long ropes. In the crab race, always keenly competitive, only the most hearty crabs are entered – blue crabs are the favourite breed, and are harnessed with a bit of string, and then poked and prodded with sticks by their 'jockeys'toward the finish line.The prize to the winning crabs?A place of honour in a pot of spicy curry sauce.