Kayaking & beach spot · Ortoire
Ortoire River Mouth
Last verified 15 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Sheltered river mouth at Ortoire village, a favourite launch point for guided kayak trips.
The Ortoire meets the sea at the southern end of the bay. It is calmer than the open beach and local guides run kayak trips upriver through the mangrove edges.
Notice · Nesting beaches, Mayaro to Nariva
Turtle nesting season: guided access only on protected beaches
Between March and August, access to nesting beaches is restricted and a permitted guide is required. Do not use white light and never approach a nesting turtle.
Issued 1 Mar 2026, 04:00Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:00Under review until 31 Aug 2026, 20:00Forestry Division / Wildlife Section
Summarised from the source above and not a live feed — always check the issuing authority before travelling.
Access & safety notes
Where the river meets the Atlantic the outflow can pull hard. Paddle upriver rather than across the mouth.
Accessibility: Not yet confirmed.
Key facts
- Price
- Free to visit. Parking or facilities may be charged separately.
- Locality
- Ortoire
- Opening hours
- Daylight hours
- Group size
- Not yet confirmed
- Family suitability
- Suitable for families
- Accessibility
- Not yet confirmed
Things to Do details
- Experience type
- Kayaking & beach spot
- Booking
- Walk-up access
- Season
- Year round
- Guide
- Guide included
Amenities & details
- Kayaking
- Guided trips available
- Quiet
Location & directions
OrtoireApproximate location — rural pins in south-east Trinidad can be off by a few hundred metres. Call ahead for landmarks.
Open directionsPolicies & what to expect
- Prices are quoted in TTD and set by the business. Confirm rates, deposits and cancellation terms before you pay anything.
- Mayaro.org takes no bookings, payments or commission. An external link opening is not confirmation that a booking or enquiry succeeded.
- Children are welcome; supervision is the visitor's responsibility, especially near open water.
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