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Borough in Trinidad and Tobago
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Chaguanas is a city in central Trinidad, split almost halfway between the country's two other major cities Port of Spain and San Fernando. Chaguanas is a drawcard for Indo-Trinidadian culture, with the city sparking into life during various festivals throughout the year.
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Mangrove wetland just northwest of town. A good place for birdwatching, in particular the scarlet ibis, Trinidad and Tobago's national bird.
Anand Bhavan
The ancestral home of the Capildeo family (the maternal relatives of V.S. Naipaul). The majestic building stands as a memorial to the indentured Indo-Trinidadian servants who came to the island nation from the mid 1800s to work on the sugarcane plantations. Note that there is restricted access to go inside for tourists.
An annual exposition Indo-Trinidadian culture in the period leading up Diwali around October or November. The village of Felicity, on the western end of Chaguanas, is famous for its elaborate Diwali celebrations.
A clean and relaxing spa. They provide a complimentary cheesecake and tea/coffee at the end of your session.
The restaurant lives up to its name as it serves a variety of Indian, Chinese and Thai food.
Informal and casual setting. International grilled cuisine.
Provides the biggest buffet in the country. Over 50 self-serve dishes available. Very casual environment.
Stylish, upmarket French bakery. Has a rustic, modern interior. The pastries and bread are freshly baked daily.
Steamed and fried dumplings, spicy seafood, ribs and pork buns.
You can have wood-fired pizzas, lasagnas, and desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta. The restaurant is owned and the food is made by an actual Italian.
Efficient Japanese restaurant. Good customer service. Try the lava roll and sake.
Fully air-conditioned with Wi-Fi access.
Chaguanas is well connected to all of Trinidad's cities and towns. It is a 20 and 25 minute drive by car on the Uriah Butler Highway from Curepe and Port of Spain respectively.
Read in the guideOne of the best ways to get around is on the "maxi taxi", which is actually a small bus holding between 12 and 24 passengers. Private taxis and rideshare services such as Uber are easily available.
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