Mermaid Pools, also known as Matura Basin, lies along Matura River in north-east Trinidad.
Hike to the pools along a forest trail which is approximately two miles and can be covered in 40 minutes. Excellent hike for active beginners and children.
RATING: Easy (3/10) Kid friendly. Please read the rating scale below this page.
COST: $100 Adults/Teens/Children>5
TRANSPORT: $120 (whatsapp us if you need transport)
Additional MEET: 7am South Park, Mt. Hope 7:30am
All sales are final. No refunds, credits or deferrals.
You can also make an online bank transfer but you must WhatsApp 1868 7592410 a screen shot of the payment, name and number of persons. Be sure to check in with us prior to payment to ensure we have space to avoid problems.
First citizens bank: Savings account
Account Name: Nature Nerds TT
Account Number: 2811949
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Nature Nerds Rating Scale
Rating (1/10) Easy Hike. Great for beginners, kids, teens, family & for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. About 15 to 30 mins walk one way. Basically a walk in the park. (Eg. Bamboo Cathedral)
Rating (2/10) Easy Hike. Great for beginners, kids, teens, family & for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. About 15 to 30 mins walk one way. Basically a walk in the park BUT with some gentle inclines. ( Eg Mermaid Pools )
Rating (3/10) Great for beginners, most kids, teen & family. About 30 to 60 mins walk. Expect gentle inclines and small stress on the legs. (Eg. Maracas Waterfall)
Rating (4/10) Fair hike. Beginners who have hiked previously and are Active (some kids,teens,adults) Expect decent inclines with some stress on the legs with distance.
Rating (5/10) Moderately challenging. Expect inclines to be somewhat intense. Gradient of hills increases with distance. Adults and teens only, no kids. ( Eg. Peechon Cove)
Rating (6/10) Moderately challenging. You need endurance & stamina. Expect zig zag hills with considerable inclines. Not for beginners or kids. Adults and teens ONLY.
Rating (7/10) Challenging. You need endurance & stamina. Expect long zig zag hills with steep inclines. Long distance and long hours. Experienced adult hikers ONLY. ( Example Paria Hike)
Rating (8/10) Advanced experienced hikers only. Hike can go on all day. Equipment required.
Rating (9/10) Advanced experienced hikers only. Can take more than 12 hours. Equipment.