Trinidad: Island Tour – Pitch Lake and Chaguanas Sightseeing Tour

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Taking in the less-visited southern half of the island, this tour offers an opportunity to marvel at the sticky tar of the world-famous “Pitch Lake”, shop at the lively markets in Chaguanas and admire the 85ft tall statue of the Hindu deity “Lord Hanuman. Your drive leads you through the flat plains of Central Trinidad and the rolling hills of the South. The first stop is at a bustling fresh produce market and lively bazaar. Taste the exotic fruits and try a “doubles”, a tasty curry flavoured vegetarian street-food! You then visit the unique Pitch Lake, the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, spanning some 109 acres and said to be nearly 250 feet deep. Its asphalt has been used to pave roads and airport runways around the world, including at Buckingham Palace in England and La Guardia Airport in New York. The surreal surface of the lake looks something like elephant skin, your exciting guided walk takes about one hour. Lunch today is a typical Trini-east-Indian dish – the roti. It is similar to a wrap, filled with curried potatoes and meat. Delicious! Continuing on, visit the impressive 85feet tall statue of the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman and its adjoining ashram. Learn about this interesting part of Trini culture firsthand.