Turure Watersteps

The Turure river runs over a series of pale terraces built up by calcium carbonate deposited from the water, so the stream descends in a staircase of shallow basins and steps, an unusual formation in Trinidad. The rock is smooth and people climb up the steps in the water. A short walk from the road on the Cumaca side reaches it, through forest with plenty of birdlife along the way.

What you actually see

• The calcite terraces - a staircase of pale mineral steps and shallow basins.
• The stream - water running over the terraces from pool to pool.
• The forest walk - a short approach through good secondary forest.
• The smooth rock - the polished surfaces the water has built up.

When to go

January to May is driest and safest. In the wet season the river rises fast and the rock is dangerous. Weekends bring more visitors.

Honest expectations

The rock is extremely slippery and falls are common. The river rises quickly after rain in the hills. The road in is rough and there are no facilities.

Nearby

Sangre Grande is south, and Aripo is west.