Island Hikers

Situated 9 miles from Arima on the foothills of Trinidad tallest mountain El Cerro Del Aripo (3085 ft) is the small village of Aripo .The village specializes in the agriculture of  watercress, christophine, coffee and cocoa.The name Aripo means a flat baking stone used in the production of bread  and the villagers are descendants of Cocoa Panyols who moved to Aripo  from Caura when the government  decided to build a dam there .

Nestled in the mountains is the Aripo Cottage a nature paradise resort which is ideal for visitors wishing to spend a quiet vacation .

Below the cottage the Aripo River flows majestically through the valley creating magnificent limestone pools for bathing. A short 15  minute hike along the river reveals a small natural waterfall and pool.  On Sunday January  8th, Island Hikers will explore this natural wonder to  Blue Basin in Aripo. The group will assemble at 7.00am Corner of O,Meara Road and Churchill Roosevelt Highway Arima.

 

Sun 8th Jan'12 ........Aripo Waterfall 

 

Rating :3 fair 

 

Total Hiking Time :30 minutes.