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Homard Destination Guide
Delve into Homard in Trinidad and Tobago
Homard in the region of Trinidad and Tobago (general) is located in Trinidad and Tobago - some 32 mi or ( 52 km ) East of Port of Spain , the country's capital .
Local time in Homard is now 09:35 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Port of Spain " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Bridgetown, Fort-de-France, Tunapuna, Toco, and The Mission. While being here, you might want to check out Bridgetown . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Homard ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Grande Riviere
Grande Riviere is a village on the north coast of Trinidad located between Toco and Matelot. The area was originally settled by immigrants from Venezuela and Tobago who cultivated cacao and subsistence crops. After falling cocoa prices in the 1920s and expanding pest problems caused the collapse of the cocoa industry, Grande Riviere went into a decline which continued until the development of ecotourism. Between 1931 and 2000 the population of Grande Riviere fell from 718 to 334.
Located at 10.83 -61.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Matelot, Trinidad
Matelot is a settlement in Trinidad. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:10|49|N|61|07|W||| |primary |name= }}
Located at 10.82 -61.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Toco
Toco is the most northeasterly village on the island of Trinidad in the County of Saint David at the point where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Tobago lies only some 35 kilometers to the northeast which renders Toco the closest point in Trinidad to the sister island. The name Toco was ascribed to the area by its early Amerindian inhabitants. The meaning of the name is uncertain, yet its historical significance and value to the country is well noted.
Located at 10.83 -60.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Petit Trou
Petit Trou is a small town in the northeast of Trinidad. It is the closest town in Trinidad to Tobago, which lies only 19 kilometers to the north. It is near Galera Point, the northern most point in Trinidad.
Located at 10.83 -60.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Hollis Reservoir
Hollis Reservoir is a reservoir located in north Trinidad and it supplies Arima, Port of Spain and other areas of north Trinidad. It is also the oldest one in the country opened in 1936. It is also a popular tourist attraction. Located about three miles off the Valencia Road, is the Hollis Dam, the oldest one in the country. It was built between 1934 and 1936, under the reign of Sir Claud Hollis, who governed Trinidad and Tobago from 1930 to 1936.
Located at 10.70 -61.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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