Hostels in DIEGO MARTIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Diego Martin – Host for the Colourful Carnival and Peaceful Nature

Diego Martin is a small town located in the northwest part of Trinidad. Named after a Spanish explorer, the town is a great place to explore the colours of carnival and peaceful beauty offered by the nature. The town, by offering some wonderful sites, has emerged as a popular tourist destination of the region.

History:
The Diego Martin valley was once considered to be a cluster of many villages, but only few are left. The French planters and the slaves serving them were among the first inhabitants of the region in the later part of the 18th century. Today, the town is a well-known tourist destination and home to various renowned personalities like Wendy Fitzwilliam, the Miss Universe 1998.

Popular Places:
The Diego Martin valley accommodates a number of villages, including Congo Village, Diamond Vale, Patna Village, Petit Valley, Four Roads, River Estate and Sierra Leone, among others. Each village offers abundance of natural beauty to add worth to your trip.

Blue Basin Waterfall is one of the main attractions of the town. One can enjoy diving and swimming in the green water collected down the waterfall in the form of a pool. It can be a real stress buster for you. Apart from that one can spend unlimited time near the River Blue Basin, surrounded by abundance of flora and fauna. This wonderful village of Trinidad and Tobago has been blissfully blessed by the Mother Nature.

The North Post Hill area offers ecstatic views of ocean and mountains that are hard to resist. The old Water Wheel, located in the River Estate Historical Park, is another great site to visit. The River Estate Museum can also be visited in the town.

Apart from those mentioned above, there are many mosques, temples and shrines located in various parts of the town. Underwater caves and reefs can be explored to have great fun and some memorable moments. 

Getting Around:
It is a fun idea to explore the town on foot, especially the parts ruled by natural beauty. Otherwise, you can take advantage of the bus service to move around the town, a good guide is to keep some small notes and change handy to pay for your travel.

Places of Entertainment:
If you are able to plan a trip during the carnival period, you can have the pleasure of being in the colourful world of Diego Martin. Hiking can be enjoyed with the help of a guide. A number of music venues can be visited to have a good dose of entertainment. Of course, you can miss the opportunity to be at the beaches, peaceful and stunningly beautiful. Spend rest of the time in shopping and eating at variety of restaurants.

Accommodation Options:
Budget hotels, guesthouses, condos, villas and Bed & Breakfast, budget hotels, and youth hostels facilities are among top accommodation options in Diego Martin.

Currency:
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) is the currency used in Diego Martin. It is available in the form of coins with denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cent and notes in denominations of 100, 20, 10, 5 and 1, for the latest exchange rates check the news and internet.

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