Marianne Beach — Attraction in Tunapuna-Piarco

Fantastic beach for a getaway. Situated on the North Coast, it's past Yara beach, so it's a longer drive than the usual Maracas or Las Cuevas trip.

There was the usual weekend crowd, a bit more than usual as it was almost the end of the school holidays. You pay a small fee for parking on entry.

Long strip of gorgeous beach so you don't feel too crowded. It's easy to find a good spot to settle down and relax. The mouth of the Marianne river flows down to the beach, so you get a bit of the cooler waters and another experience.

There are kayaks for rent, $25.00 for 30 mins. You can kayak up the Marianne River all the way under the bridge. Makes for good fun and...

One of the nicest beaches and rivers to visit. There is a huge yard nearby for camping over night, however this beach is not recommended for sea bathing because of the rough waters. The river and shoreline makes up for it though. You can also visit the area at the appropriate times to witness the leatherback turtles coming on shore to lay there eggs. Likewise, in a timely manner you can revisit to see the hatchling making their way back to the ocean. There is a nice facility nearby for showing and restroom needs and parking available for a small fee to ensure the safety of...

I loved the combination of the beach and river. Just be extremely cautious with the high tides so that you don't get trapped in certain spots. Also, I had my first kayaking experience here and it was wonderful. The prices were reasonable (we paid $30 for 30 mins) and the staff was...