A beautiful drive up the north coast of Trinidad to the amazing Matelot village !

Matelot is a settlement in Trinidad and Tobago. Located on the north coast of Trinidad in the Sangre Grande region, the village has traditionally been seen as one of the most remote places on the island.
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[@yasserfbaksh]

I'm glad you take the time to highlight the endemic littering issues we have in TT. This is I hope will remind people to do better for our beautiful country. Gr8 vlog as usual

[@Trini_Surfer]

I appreciate your feedback and support my friend! I hope 🤞🏼 in the future we have a much cleaner society

[@porkulate]

ThT is an 'AMAZING COUNTRY'! There is no LITTERING, TRASH, FILTH or CRIME whatsoever. It is a PARADISE ON EARTH Anyone with a view to the contrary is simply WRONG, UNINFORMED and MISTAKEN. 🤪🥴😜❗

[@semoneg2826]

sad thing is if you look at out you might find disposable bins...but who cares who's we treat our own environment

[@Renison-zj1uh]

I’m from Trinidad and I’ve never been to most of the places that you have highlighted on your videos which I thoroughly enjoy. I’m so disappointed that we don’t take care of our beaches and water ways and you should emphasize that people take their trash with them whenever they visit these beautiful places. Looking forward to your next video

[@newbreedr34]

We live and work in paradise and you continue to show us that..... Truly enjoyed this....

[@Trini_Surfer]

More to come!

[@jeffrymichineau4002]

Cry for my beautiful island.. grossly under developed and neglected for it's pictique tourist attractions..Allan boy you have made us real happy..you choose the best times your videos are clear and you are most pleasant..

[@monicajames1443]

Woooow, am commenting as we go along,the river the views of forest and sky

[@Trini_Surfer]

That’s really awesome of you to say! I am really grateful that you take the time to watch these videos! Appreciated as always📸✨

[@monicajames1443]

I can watch this scene at big bay all day beautiful exciting

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 😊

[@LauraManoo]

Absolutely enjoyed this video. Love your channel. Keep up the amazing work. New subscriber!!!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much!!

[@ricardoestrada9579]

Matelot village I grew up there as a child, beautiful place.

[@trinihammer]

heard a bit of incest went on in matelot any truth in that.

[@wazeedali9673]

A few years ago my family and I had the fortunate opportunity to witness a villager save the lives of three people who were drowning in San Souci beach. It was very rough that day and they were drawn in by the strong current. This villager (hero) knew the current flow so well that he was able to execute the rescue dramatically. One of them was a foreigner who had to have CPR done on him,

[@cortezkirkperreira6163]

Reminds me of my days...living up there... late 70s to early 80s...place essentially the same

[@vidyasingh2563]

Spectacular !!!! Wow, sooooo beautiful !!!

[@agnestoppin2834]

As a child I spent some time between toco and matelot we had some good times

[@vindraa4442]

Mr Charles thank you lots from Toronto Canada. Keep up the great work.

[@Trini_Surfer]

most welcome !! Many blessings to you my friend ✌🏻 have a fantastic day📸

[@vash7727]

Our country is beautiful, our people is wonderful, let's not litter to get it bitter. Great job stay blessed.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you homie📸 I always appreciate the comments and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@marilynlindsay6751]

I was born in T&T and never been to Matelot . Thank you for that wonderful video . Thanks for keeping the island clean.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you my friend📸 I always appreciate the feedback and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@roslynganga7022]

I remember my mom waking us up at 5am for this long trip to matelot my sister and I spent our vacation there with my aunt , later as we were older we still went to visit my older brother who moved there . Such a naturally beautiful place.So glad you can share it's beauty with others.. 👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

It truly is beautiful and stunning place to visit 🍃Thank you 🙂 for the support and blessings for this channel 👏🏼

[@dawnjames4352]

That bridge was something else!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Absolutely 💯 and so true

[@renamoorley6753]

Omg just awesome. Nice discoveries. Keep going . I love it. Imagine feeling that I am actually there

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@monicajames1443]

Such beautiful scenery, i have been planning this road trip since 2020, looking forward to that day

[@Trini_Surfer]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stacybailey2701]

Absolutely loving it....great one as usual

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ricko2301]

We hike from Blanchisseuse to Matelot and back twice a year. It's quite a journey.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I could imagine

[@semoneg2826]

That river is beautiful... Take that over Caura river anyday...Wow..never been to Matlot

[@Tellthetruth1461]

It’s real sad to see the garbage in this beautiful video but you did a splendid job in showing us parts of Trinidad I have never been. Excellent footage my friend!!! I am watching this from very cold Delaware

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rubyfuentes7251]

Trinidad is such a beautiful country but some of the don't appreciate it river was nice ! And all that you're showing Good job!

[@Trini_Surfer]

That’s really awesome of you to say! I am really grateful that you take the time to watch these videos! Appreciated as always📸✨

[@user-dx5mu4mo9k]

I visited the village meny their very nice place

[@Trini_Surfer]

So beautiful

[@wazeedali9673]

Been to Shark River a few times and what was once a pristine area has now been overgrown with bush and has been neglected. The river itself is beautiful.

[@eatsblades]

Nice Mr Charles. I'm coming to Trinidad for the first time soon, with my partner... who is Trini. 😊

[@jameeldiljohn7501]

Good night Alan ,I enjoyed the entire drive to Matelot ,keep enjoying your journey bro.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thanks 👍

[@renesis360]

Thank you Sir for your personal hard work for making great videos...

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank ya for the compliment and blessings

[@curtlyn9239]

Great video, it looks so peaceful there. The doggy got scared @17:53

[@Trini_Surfer]

Yes the poor pup got scared 😳

[@jennyrampersaud2514]

I’ve absolutely enjoyed this video awesome drone shots Matelot is beautiful 🇹🇹👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@trinichile]

Yet again Alan a wonderful and informative video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Trini_Surfer]

More to come! bless

[@debramoze4921]

Hey Alan, beautiful video as always. I am a fellow Trini living in Florida, so I know or have heard of so many of the places that you go to and I really enjoy all of the views and stops along the way. One thing came to mind at the start of this video, when you said you guys would be taking a drive along the North coast, I immediately thought you could show on a map of Trinidad, at the start of each video exactly where you would be heading that trip, in comparison to where you live in the NW. It might not mean a lot to your viewers who don't know Trinidad & Tobago, but to Trinis like me who have lived away for so many years, I sometimes hear the name of a town or a village and I am thinking, where is that again? Is that in Central or Deep South? Just an idea, not sure if it is possible. Wishing you continued success with this venture, keep up the excellent work. All the best.

[@taralalla50]

The north coast is always so scenic and beautiful.So untouched and pristine.Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you homie📸 I always appreciate the comments and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@denisefrancois4727]

I really enjoyed this video. I always wanted to visit Matelot but never had the chance to. Now I will definitely plan a trip there😊

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 🙂 for the support and blessings for this channel 👏🏼 I hope you can go explore for yourself soon! have a wonderful day ahead and a fantastic week to come 🇹🇹

[@ursulamamiwata2403]

What happened to my beloved Matelot? I spent great time there in 2009 and I fell in love with nature & people there. But now it seems that there is a lot of trash everywhere. The same seems to be happened at Shark River. The night with leatherbacks coming out of the ocean for hatching - this special moment at the beach in G.R. - me and my daughters we`ll never forget. Please bros and sistas take care for your paradise, you´ve got only one!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you my friends for your great words ! I always appreciate the feedback and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@monicajames1443]

Awesome drone view ,

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 👍

[@richardgomes4332]

Driving without your seatbelt again. We are going to have to do something about this. Really enjoy your videos .

[@Trini_Surfer]

Old habits die hard haha 😂

[@krystalsamai510]

Hi my name is krystal samai i and my husbun love your video of the sweet t and t u is giveing the country a big up keep up the good work

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you homie📸 I always appreciate the comments and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@edingburg500]

Another amazing video. Unfortunately spoiled by the litter. Please continue to highlight it,hopefully it will eventually have an impact on people. The beaches and river was beautiful. Thank you and. God bless you.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you! Will do! have an amazing day

[@wolfie3ie753]

I love you guys video from Ohio US

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you buddy I appreciate it

[@eatsblades]

Love these videos. Ginna try some of these amazing drives

[@vickiblanchard274]

Loving your videos as usual. Showcasing one of my favorite drives and my favorite place Toco. That first beach where you stopped is called Guayamara Bay. Bless

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 😊 for your feedback and information ℹ️ I am happy 😃 to learn that !

[@deochankhan6934]

Just beautiful

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you ☺️

[@judysammy6486]

congrats on reaching 15k absolutely beautiful area to visit Alan great video

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for letting me know and I appreciate your love ❤️

[@vin-fer7727]

Beautiful....north coast all the way.🌴🌊

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you buddy I appreciate it

[@TheIcthyosaur]

☺ Just yesterday I stopped off at the beach you showed at the beginning, to relax some more a bit. Was coming back from Toco beach. Many years ago, at that very beach, I saw a baby leather back that had just hatched, emerging from the sand and heading out to sea. From the river bank, Shark river looks deceptively shallow but that water can deep.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Great 👍🏼 story my friend and yes shark river can get incredibly deep. So always proceed with caution ⚠️

[@michelleandnick4318]

Great job! I feel like I went along on this road trip 👌

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you ☺️

[@cindyc1674]

Thank you Alan for all your wonderful content in Trinidad and Tobago. Thank you for cleaning up too and spreading the great ideas on keeping it clean and beautiful ☺️

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you too!

[@richarddebideen6371]

Thanks for sharing this never been to matlot before

[@Trini_Surfer]

Amazing place

[@jessiemaharaj9411]

Another amazing video thank you for cleaning up our beautiful island job well done😁👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 🙂 for the support and blessings for this channel 👏🏼🍃🍃🍃

[@Kirwina]

Once again, Alan has given us a beautiful video, wow!! Thanks Mr Charles to you and your crew, I wish I could go there now

[@Trini_Surfer]

Maybe 🤔 you can visit in the future

[@gideonwilliams6399]

Hey Alan nice Vlog, thank u for showcasing our beautiful country .... nice decoration with the garbage typical trini again .... love the drone footage ...

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 😊

[@wendypanday9447]

I'm joining the other voices thanking you for highlighting the littering sickness of some trinis. Love your videos..keep up the excellent work guys

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you buddy I appreciate it so much 🍃🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@sophiaruiz6680]

Omg this video was absolutely breathtaking you always bring joy to our hearts in our home. Love how passionate you are to the environment just pray that we Trini's do the same in time to come. Keep up the good work Alan.😁

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are so welcome! and thank you for your love

[@charlesjames1464]

Hello, 🇹🇹 from 🇯🇲 interesting video.

[@mitraramsaroop6275]

Beautiful place keep up what you love doing best bro

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you, I will

[@mitraramsaroop6275]

The place is very safe no need to worry about this area I live down penal

[@malinisankar4474]

Beautiful but it was a long drive Alan thak u for posting all these tours stay safe enjoy i have learned alot of places via uh vidoes 😊😊

[@Trini_Surfer]

Its a very long drive haha 😂 Thank you 🙂 for the support and blessings for this channel 👏🏼

[@malinisankar4474]

@@Trini_Surfer sure Alan anytime admire uh will power so unfortunate ppl can see these videos

[@michaeltexeira6185]

Nice video bro. I spent endless week ends in Toco. At Pasons Place. That’s the place Machel M. Purchase. The lime Estate and the Fishing depot. down the road. Best honey in Trinidad 🇹🇹 at Toco. Met some very nice Toco residents. My best hide out in Trinidad. In those days it was just real country Toco,,,keep good

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thanks for the tips!

[@yasminali9777]

Hello I love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@CriticalDreamsAdventures]

Great video as always

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 😊

[@karendavis-holder4634]

Awesomeness!!! Thanks

[@Trini_Surfer]

Blessings homie

[@sherrydenny7158]

OMG! This was soooooo Beautiful! Thank you Trini Surfer for sharing. I really do not have to leave my home 😊😊 It was so calming and wonderful. Thanks again to you and your team for such an Amazing job.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you my friend📸 I always appreciate the feedback and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@nicolebernard9786]

I haven't made it past Gran riviere in years.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Trinidad is truly amazing 🍃 have a wonderful day ahead and a fantastic week to come 🇹🇹

[@akeidadominique251]

Everytime I look at the content of your videos, I always tell myself I need to invest in a camera. Your pictures and drone shots are so, so clear and beautiful. Lovely beaches and rivers as always. Thanks for sharing😊

[@Trini_Surfer]

Photography is amazing 🤩 and a fantastic hobby. Just a little expensive

[@merlegraham627]

Matelot lovely village and the people very pleasant. Fresh food, fish and seamoss etc. Much love to all my relatives and friends of Matelot.

[@timdivine]

Thank you for this. I inherited land somewhere around there that I have never seen or set foot on. Now I will vist for sure!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Wow 🤩 owning land there would be amazing 🥲

[@kennybassarath7168]

Good job Trini Surfer. Drone footage is nice. Music is not bad. Stay up.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you my friend📸 I always appreciate the feedback and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@CRISTIANORONALDO-bz4st]

I love it bro god bless you 👍❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 🙌

[@marciamohammed9838]

As usual I really enjoyed your video.Loved the beaches and the sceneries.Thank you again for a great job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for letting me know and I appreciate your feedback

[@mozzamhosein6476]

Another excellent video Alan. You are surely doing a fantastic job at promoting Trinidad. I have done that trip many times. How was the road? Continue having fun and doing what you enjoy.

[@Trini_Surfer]

The road was acceptable haha 😆 thats the best way to put it.

[@lynguy8824]

Definitely will be there soon!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Awesome

[@jennyduncan6825]

Hi Alan,Great video as usual,you do an excellent job of showcasing our beautiful twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago,a worthy visit for sure,continue to enjoy your adventures, and keep posting,it certainly warms our hearts,for those of us in the cold.."Greetings to Dumplin and your French adventurer 😁Steph and Juno as well".

[@Trini_Surfer]

I am happy to hear that you feel some warm thoughts 💭 haha 😆 I always appreciate the comments and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@jessiemaharaj9411]

Thank you Allan for sharing your wonderful content of our beautiful country keep up the good work😁

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you, I will!!!

[@user-dx5mu4mo9k]

I was there last month

[@imranmohammed2145]

Just love this channel always love your vids most informative and great content keep up the great work buddy and keep put out amazing vids

[@Trini_Surfer]

Big love and respect for you boss

[@joanbeard5129]

It is an incredible experience. I was there yesterday.

[@Trini_Surfer]

So amazing 🤩

[@mattgurin6168]

Super nice to see me 'ole stomping grounds. Used to have residence w a family at the junction road in Toco village, Salybia to the right and of course the road up coast to Matelot. So much to feature on the North Coast. You and Steph you should definitely stay at Mt. Plaisir during turtle season, you really bring back great memories. 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@Trini_Surfer]

I definitely need to get up to that side for turtle season!

[@dexter12345672]

Your a legend mate

[@Trini_Surfer]

No you are !

[@ingridbarker2509]

Absolutely beautiful vlog, thanks again for showcasing your beautiful island. Can’t wait to visit🏖⛱

[@Trini_Surfer]

Any time!

[@christinamassoura5177]

Beautiful great trip

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank goodness 😅

[@frankbest9453]

Your love for your country is evident in your videos. Hopefully the apparent new focus on Local Government would mean better funding for many of these remote areas and result in better upkeep of public facilities like roads, signage and sanitation / litter.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I hope so as well but i won’t hold my breath haha 😂

[@ayewood7969]

Aww, Matlot river is actually on of my favorite rivers to visit, so beautiful and serene, another great video!

[@Trini_Surfer]

❤️❤️❤️Thank you 🙂 for the support and blessings for this channel 👏🏼

[@anselmjames9827]

Nice piece yet again Bro.... I'm delighted an infuriated at the same time.... Anyway, keep highlighting our treasures, but don't shy away from calling out these trash Bandits!. Bless Up as usual.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Respect and love ❤️ for your support and feedback

[@evanlobo6774]

GREAT JOB GUYS KEEP IT UP THANKS

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thanks, will do!

[@niegannie]

Love the view!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you buddy

[@niegannie]

@@Trini_Surfer female

[@keisharamjattansingh29]

The first beach you visited is called Guayamara, some say Guayamare

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you 😊 for letting me know

[@naloseubarran9225]

Hi Alan the video is beautiful as ever.On eof my co-workers request you show the village of cunupia. S he loves all your videos.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I need to visit this village one day !

[@uzairali8333]

Can’t believe I didn’t leave a comment here. My favorite side of the island hands down. I hope people take care of it when they go ☹️. I wish I was there! Have you ever surfed shark river?

[@Trini_Surfer]

I have surfed shark river many times

[@leslieh2090]

Trinidad was so many beautiful spots. Thank you Allan and crew for a fun and such lovely scenery 💗

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are welcome 🤗

[@cortezkirkperreira6163]

Good job guys

[@bdacostap]

Your videography is beautiful as I watched from Canada. There are many beaches and interesting sites to discover in Trinidad. I understand your frustration on the litter left behind, and as mentioned before education on the environment is key for the nation. A National Day of cleaning up neighbourhoods to be established for everyone, i.e. schools kids, working people, politicians and businesses. So much can be recycled from the garbage and reproduced into a work of art. If you need some ideas, let me know so the country is inviting for Expats and foreign investors.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for your feedback and I wish my country would implement such good ideas 💡 ! Hopefully in the future I always appreciate the comments and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@ayodillyharper2146]

Glad you enjoyed your trip

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thanks! 😃

[@RidingPlanetEarth]

Some smooth drone work!!! 👌

[@Trini_Surfer]

Smooth like a dirt bike trail to Paria haha 😂

[@karminiparsan9256]

Beautiful🥰 I have always loved that drive..

[@Trini_Surfer]

Me to

[@ladymichellekcambridge6728]

Beautiful video. I was at Shark River 20 years ago for the first and only time. It looks the same. My cousin, my aunt and I took a picture sitting on the rocks with the water flowing. It was an awesome experience. Hope I can revisit. Thanks for sharing🙌🏽

[@Trini_Surfer]

Amazing 🤩 story my friend

[@shamillapaul6228]

Alan a blessed Sunday to you and Stephanie 🙏🥰 Thank you so much for yet another wonderful video 😊 we who are not there, truly appreciate the beauty that you are showcasing ❤🙏🥰 With disgust, I say people clean up your crap after you enjoy your river lime , or your beach lime🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Sorry Alan, it annoys me to see so much garbage along the beaches and rivers🙏🙏🙏❤🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Trini_Surfer]

I appreciate your response and thank you for letting me know ❤️❤️❤️🇹🇹

[@aklinharrighton2960]

Love your videos, keep up the good work, bless day.👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you! Will do!

[@zestyaries1]

Awesome as usual 👍🏻

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michelleclarke1022]

I grew up there nice

[@Trini_Surfer]

That’s awesome 👏🏼

[@lyndelmcclatchie4778]

Makes me want to go back home ❤️

[@trinihammer]

i heard a lot of incestrous behaviour went on in matelot. can you confirm ?

[@SiriusStarGazer]

awesome video..as always.(These litter hogs..geez. dont know when they will come to realize the value of the keeping the environment clean. Oh gosh, all yuh doh have garbage bag home , well bring ah grocery bag nah., the same one yuh bring yuh SANITARY plates in). What a beautiful looking river!

[@shamillapaul6228]

I totally agree Farray Ali So disgusting to see, nature in all it's glory abused by people who only care about having a good time and not environmentally conscious 🙏🙏🙏

[@SiriusStarGazer]

@@shamillapaul6228 I am always deeply disturbed when i see things like this. May God give these people a deeper understanding on preserving the environment.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you my friend📸 I always appreciate the feedback and support! have an awesome one🇹🇹

[@Trini_Surfer]

Agreed

[@Trini_Surfer]

Facts

[@rosaford8054]

I love your videos

[@Trini_Surfer]

I am happy 😃