Fort Abercromby — Attraction in San Juan-Laventille

is one of the most beautifully hidden treasures of Trinidad, nested with the most picturesque hidden beaches lined with arches, caves and stumps that relaxes and stimulates your mind, body and soul.

Fort Abercromby overlooks the beautiful Las Cuevas Bay and provides remnants of our colonial past. The fort was built by the British in 1804 to protect against attacks from French who saw Las Cuevas Bay as ideal for landing their ships. The Fort was also established as the last line of defence. There are two remnants of canons that provides evidence of its historical past. The fort is also beautifully landscape and has 100 Steps to a beautiful lookout. There's also stairway that leads to a magical view of a deep clear pool below the fort and is ideal for relaxing, fishing, snorkeling and having picnics. So you're in for...

To get there, while on the North Coast Rd, make the 2nd left after Las Cuevas beach facility. It's a sharp left, very easy to miss, narrow road. It's basically Las Cuevas village, please respect the residents. Drive straight to the end of the road you'll see a health center, keep right and the road ends. You have arrived. Parking is available. It's very quiet and serene. Explore, take pics, do not litter. The walk down to the ocean onto the rocks can be difficult if you're not fit. Take caution with the cliffs. The stairway that says "Lookout" basically is a very long climb up to nothing amusing as trees block whatever was intended to see. The stairs ends but a trail starts and keeps on going to I have no idea. There is a small secluded hidden beach to the left of the Health Center you're at your own risk. Have...

Fort Abercromby its lookout points and the history that comes along with it is all fascinating. The wonders of long ago. The place is well kept clean. Different things to do there the different look out points, cliff fishing, hiking, picnic at the top of lookout #2 the views were breath taking. A direct view of Las Cuevas beach the fishing village and much more. The public washrooms are completely dilapidated and out of order someone should look into fixing it amd then it can be a sustainable place of interest for many different recreational things....