12. The Ortoire River

The Ortoire River is one of the largest rivers in Trinidad and Tobago which is bound by Nariva and Mayaro Counties on the east coast of Trinidad. The Ortoire River or “Glowing” Ortoire River, as it is famously known as, is one of our twin island's natural wonders. Every ten (10) years the river gives off a blue glow as a result of bioluminescence of living organisms that that reside in the river. The last viewing of this “awesome natural phenomenon” as the Trinidad Express called it was March 2014.

One can only experience this phenomenon by indulging in a late night swim as the water must be disturbed to see the true beauty of this nocturnal light show. If you can’t wait ten (10) years to see this phenomenon in Trinidad, Tobago has its own version in the Bon Accord Lagoon where these bioluminescent living organisms also reside.

Stand up paddle boards and kayak tours are offered from Pigeon Point to the Lagoon.