Main Ridge Forest Reserve, Protected rainforest in Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
The Main Ridge Forest Reserve spans 4046 hectares of tropical rainforest, reaching heights of 604 meters across lower montane and lowland areas.
Established in 1776 as a Crown Reserve, this forest became the first legally protected conservation area in the Western Hemisphere.
The forest provides essential resources for local communities, maintaining water supplies through its natural hydrological system across the northeastern part of Tobago.
Visitors can explore designated hiking trails with local guides who share knowledge about the diverse plant and animal species within the reserve.
The forest houses the ocellated gecko, found nowhere else on Earth, along with 210 bird species including the White-tailed Sabrewing Hummingbird.
Location: Tobago
Address: 79FM+G65, Mason Hall, Trinidad and Tobago Mason Hall
GPS coordinates: 11.28498,-60.61760
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:19
Trinidad and Tobago offer a combination of coastal landscapes, nature reserves and historic colonial sites. The two islands lie off the northern coast of Venezuela and include diverse habitats ranging from mangrove swamps to rainforests and coral reefs. Attractions include the Caroni Swamp with its scarlet ibis colony, the Asa Wright Nature Centre in the Arima Valley and the natural asphalt deposit at La Brea Pitch Lake in southwestern Trinidad. The capital Port of Spain features colonial architecture including the Magnificent Seven along Western Main Road, the Red House parliament building and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Tobago provides beaches such as Pigeon Point Beach, Store Bay and Englishman's Bay, plus Fort King George above Scarborough. The Tobago Forest Reserve protects one of the oldest protected rainforest areas in the Western Hemisphere, while Little Tobago Island serves as a bird sanctuary. The Buccoo Reef Marine Area and Nylon Pool off Tobago's west coast offer access for snorkelers and divers. Religious sites like Dattatreya Temple and Mount St. Benedict Monastery reflect the country's cultural diversity. Additional natural attractions include Argyle Waterfalls, Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve, and the Yerette hummingbird sanctuary in Trinidad's Northern Range mountains.
El Cerro del Aripo
92.2 km
Pigeon Point, Tobago
27.2 km
Mount Saint Benedict
109.7 km
President's House, Trinidad and Tobago
118.8 km
Asa Wright Nature Centre
97.6 km
Maracas Beach
107.1 km
Royal Botanic Gardens, Trinidad
119.3 km
Englishman's Bay
7.2 km
Las Cuevas Bay
102.1 km
Fort King George
16.9 km
Jinnah Memorial Mosque
112 km
Alma Jordan Library
111.6 km
Old Cathedral of St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
111.8 km
Maracas Beach
106.2 km
Mount Irvine Bay Beach
22 km
Argyle Falls
4.7 km
Scarborough Lighthouse
16.9 km
Pirate's Bay
9 km
Galera Point Lighthouse
59.5 km
Yerettê
109.6 km
Castara Beach
8.6 km
Buccoo Reef Bliss
23.6 km
Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve
17.6 km
The Villas At Stonehaven
20.3 km
Asa Wright Nature Centre
97.5 km
Les Boquets Islands
110.8 km
Store Bay Beach
27.9 km
Nylon Pool
16.4 kmReviews
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