Maracas Valley

Historically, the Maracas valley had often attracted many settlers, due to its cool climate and well-watered soil.

[1] During the peak of the Great Depression, the valley's agrarian society supported the nation's economy, which was based on agriculture at that time.

[2] Trinidad's second highest mountain peak, El Tucuche, towers over the lush valley and bounds it to the north.

Due to this geographic location, the valley is usually cool, compared to the Caroni Plains and other surrounding lowlands.

[3] Residents have protested the opening of a quarry in the valley due to concerns of deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction for birds and wildlife.