Wildlife sanctuary · Guayaguayare
Trinity Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Last verified 15 Aug 2026 · how we verify
8,200 hectares of protected forest behind Guayaguayare, named for the peaks Columbus sighted in 1498.
Established in 1934, Trinity Hills protects more than 8,000 hectares of forest inland of Guayaguayare. Access runs west of the village and historically requires permission from the energy operator holding the acreage, so arrange entry before you travel.
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
Access is restricted and usually requires prior permission. Do not enter unaccompanied; there is no phone signal across much of the reserve.
Accessibility: Not yet confirmed.
Key facts
- Price
- Free to visit. Parking or facilities may be charged separately.
- Locality
- Guayaguayare
- Opening hours
- Not yet confirmed
- Group size
- Not yet confirmed
- Family suitability
- Adults-oriented
- Accessibility
- Not yet confirmed
Things to Do details
- Experience type
- Wildlife sanctuary
- Booking
- Walk-up access
- Season
- Year round
- Guide
- Guide included
Amenities & details
- Protected forest
- Wildlife
- Guided access
Location & directions
GuayaguayareApproximate 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.
- This listing is oriented to adults — check suitability before bringing children.
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