Gasparee Caves
A limestone cave on an island off Chaguaramas, with a pool of clear seawater at the bottom.
Updated 2 September 2026
Gaspar Grande is one of the islands in the Bocas off Chaguaramas, and the caves on it are cut into limestone that was quarried here in the nineteenth century. A stepped descent leads into the main chamber, where stalactites and columns hang above a pool of clear seawater connected to the sea below and rising and falling with the tide. Guides take small groups in from the jetty, and the boat trip out is part of the visit.
What's there
- The tidal pool - clear seawater in the cave floor, rising and falling with the tide.
- The formations - stalactites and columns in the main chamber.
- The stepped descent - the built stair down into the cave from the surface.
- The boat trip - the crossing through the Bocas from Chaguaramas.
When to go
January to May is driest and calmest for the crossing. Tours run at set times and must be arranged. The cave is cooler than the surface.
Before you go
The descent is a long stair with many steps and is slippery. Tours must be arranged in advance and boats are chartered. Swimming in the pool is not always permitted.
Nearby
Chaguaramas is on the mainland, and Chacachacare is west.
What to pack for Gasparee Caves
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Head torch + spare batteries - Hands-free light is essential; caves are truly dark. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
- Grippy closed shoes - Cave floors are wet, muddy and slick with formations. Find on Amazon
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