Arima Attractions & Landmarks

A Borough Rich in History

19 Kilometers from Sabgre Grande
Arima,
Trinidad and Tobago
Phone No. +1 868 675 7034

Transport Options
Train Available : City Gate (from Port of Spain along the Eastern Main Road or Priority Bus Route (PR))B

Overview

Arima is located to the North of the island and East of the capital, Port of Spain. It is a town with much history and endless cultural diversity. The name "Arima" was given to the town by its original decendents, the Amerindians. The name "Arima" itself is Amerindian, meaning water. One of the earliest settlements in the country, Arima was founded by Capuchin priests, who came to establish a mission and convert the Amerindians. They built a church that was dedicated to a young girl from Lima, Peru named Rosa who had been canonized. By the 1800s, Arima grew in size and importance. On August 1, 1888 Arima became a Royal Borough, becoming the first and only town in the colonies that Queen Victoria had honoured by naming so.

Open Hours

    • Monday to Sunday from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

      Crazy Party Trip to Trinidadby Yahoo | 2006-11-21 02:54:43 |

      OK. So you want to have a blast for five days in Trinidad and it is not Carnival time. Well here is how to do it. First of all your vacation will be from Thursday to Tuesday morning. Most flights get into Trinidad between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. That is great in that it gives you time to get to your hotel or place of residence to have a quick shower and off to begin the excitement. Thursday night: After checking in it is time to get something to eat. So catch a cab and head to St. James. There you will find a lot of street vendors selling cooked food. Now if you are not into the "HOTTTTT" stuff make sure to let them know or else "is fire in your mouth." Now while you are awaiting for your food to be done stop into one of the bars and get a drink. Psssp - it's not a big thing to walk the streets with a drink in your hand - but you didn't get that from me. After you have eaten it your choice of parties until 4:00 am. Friday: Maracus beach for sun bathing, bake and shark, and cold coconut water. Friday night Soca/Dance hall party night. Saturday: Take a trip to the Caroni swamp, and enjoy the best of Trinidad natural and exotic scenery. Get back to the hotel for a 2 hour nap and head straight to the Hilton Hotel, the only upside down hotel in the world, for a night of calypso entertainment and dancing. Sunday: Take this day to browse the city and vist the Queen's Park Savannah for sports activities. Sunday night parties are held in St. James and here is where you meet and see the best dress people Trinidad have. Monday: Visit the city and do some shopping. For Tuesday morning it is back on the airplane. Trust me you will never have more fun in your life.