"Info Bout Tobago"
Location: Situated 32km (21 miles) northeast of Trinidad, and like its big sister Trinidad, was once part of the South American continent millions of years ago. Geographic co-ordinates are Latitude 11 degrees N, Longitude 60 degrees W.
Climate and geography: Tobago’s climate is pleasant all year round. It is cooler and less humid than Trinidad because of the more frequent northeast winds. June-September is commonly the wettest months. Tobago’s topography is rugged and its area is 300sq. km (116sq. miles).
Government and Population: Since 1889, Tobago and Trinidad have shared the same government. In 1980 the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) was instituted and was made responsible for administrative governance within the island, with local governance remaining with the city and county councils. In 1987, full internal self-governance was granted to Tobago. The population is approximately 51,000, 90% of which are of African origin.
History: The first settlers in Trinidad and Tobago were two Amerindian tribes, the Arawaks and the Caribs. Tobago was fought over by the Dutch, French, British, and Spanish, as well as settlers from Latvia, Buccaneers and others, well into the 18th century, but was controlled primarily by the British from 1762.
Tobago is well known for it’s great food and friendly service. Here are some places we highly recommend to rest and recover after a day out on the trails.
Kariwak
Village Hotel ---- Kariwak Village, a different kind of
hotel, offers a holistic approach to getting away from it all. Small
intimate, it is true Caribbean property. The rooms, tucked into
the garden or around the pool, are perfectly situated in the natural
surrounds, along with the outdoor Jacuzzi. Meals are prepared with
love, delicately flavored with herbs from the garden and graciously
served. Kariwak’s holistic program includes Ayurvedic and
Shiatsu body treatments with in-house therapists, morning stretch,
tai chi, qigong and yoga classes. Kariwak Village is committed to
simplicity, harmony, creativity, and wholeness, Kariwak Villages…where
Tobago begins.
Phone: 639-8442
E-mail- kariwak@tstt.net.tt
Website: kariwak.com
Location: Crown Point.
Eco- Links
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Environment Tobago – This is non-governmental organization committed to the conservation and restoration of Tobago’s environment. www.scsoft.de/et
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S.O.S. Tobago: Save Our Sea-Turtles Tobago is a community based organization founded three years ago. Our mission statement “ Conserving our local sea turtle population and their coastal and marine habitat through community based initiatives in research, education and eco tourism”. www.sos-tobago.org
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Sea Shepherd: The Sea Shepherd posse came to Tobago two years ago to collaborate with S.O.S. Tobago and did a month long patrol of our Northern beaches. They are true earth warriors and are always willing to put them selves and their ships in harm’s way to protect Mother Earth’ s sea creatures. www.seashepherd.org
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Caribbean Conservation Cooperation: Founded in 1959 to support the sea turtle research of Dr. Archie Carr, CCC is the oldest sea turtle research and conservation group in the world http://www.cccturtle.org
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Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Local photographer, the late Dr Russell Barrow’s website has information and pictures about Trinidad and Tobago’s four hundred plus species of birds. Enjoy! www.interlog.com/~barrow
