The Covigne Gorge || We explore this wonder of Trinidad, remnants of a cocoa and nutmeg Plantation.

The Covigne Gorge traverses a branch of the Cuesa River through the remnants of a cocoa and nutmeg Plantation once known as the Macqueripe Estate. An invigorating walk up stream through a 30ft high gorge and over rock brings you to a plunge pool.
My name is Alan Charles (the Trini Surfer) and I am here to show you the beauty of my home country TRINIDAD and the rest of the world on my TRAVELS.
This hidden gem located deep in the Tucker Valley in Trinidad was carved out of the mountain rock by a branch of the Cuesa River which winds through an old cocoa and nutmeg plantation. A popular hiking destination, the trip to the gorge can take just about an hour as you walk through the undergrowth and then up along the river bed. The wet rock reflecting the sunlight that slips through the forest canopy above makes for a spectacular sight as the surrounding thick greenery combines to produce rich shimmery gold-green hues. But the real treat is at the end of the trail where an invigorating rope-assisted climb up the rock face brings you to a waterfall and plunge pool where you can take a revitalising swim in the cool fresh mountain water.
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[@itsme_shanti]

Best part is this trip is the fact that it's hidden, no litter. I've reached as far as the fallen tree just past the Arboretum and shocked by the amount of garbage at the entrance (the route you all bypassed). Hope the litterbugs find this trip too tedious to venture, it may just remain such a beautiful gem.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Yes 🙌🏼 it really is sad that people come to these amazing places to leave disgusting mess and trash 🗑 Hopefully this site stays beautiful and clean

[@belindaplummer936]

I would have never known that place existed in Tucker Valley all these years, tks for showcasing it bc it's beautiful, that natural pool is to die for, good job Alan 👍❤️🇹🇹

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for the love and blessings. I also did not know about this place 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 so we always learn something new every day

[@ShaNoveck]

Pristine! Redemption indeed. Our country really is magnificent.

[@Trini_Surfer]

We are truly blessed to live here

[@thaned.baburam6725]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vishanmaharaj8762]

Beautiful Video, Tucker Valley really is lovely. Didn't even know that arboretum existed👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

So much to see and do 👋🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@rickjames8593]

Trinidad and Tobago has so much to offer.

[@elizabethmolino8262]

Agreed and some Trini's don't realized how blessed we're as a nation.

[@Trini_Surfer]

So so much Rick 🇹🇹☀️

[@Trini_Surfer]

Many trini people unfortunately don’t have a clue 💭

[@shamillapaul6228]

What a fantastic video today Alan....🥰🙏 You and Jono showcased a gem... Those running streams and hidden crystal clear water pools enclosed in all that greenery absolutely amazing 🙏🙏🙏🥰 Oh yeah Jono has redeemed himself 😎❤🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was a first time for me and i was truly blown away by the beauty of the jungle 🍃🍃🍃

[@PG-jz3fx]

Always wanted to visit here. Water looked cold! Missed cinematics in this one, but really enjoyed this video! Also, the foam you saw at the mud pool on the trail, is a foam nest left by a frog, most likely a whistling frog.. They lay eggs within it.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Yes 🙌🏼 I am now aware of the frog eggs 🥚 so i have learned something new already 🍃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sheltonbernard3208]

Congratulations on not getting lost 🥳🥳

[@Trini_Surfer]

Haha 😂 we tried our best

[@cook4we221]

i must say, am very tempted to check this place out.

[@Trini_Surfer]

You would not regret it ✅

[@jennyrampersaud2514]

Amazing views

[@Trini_Surfer]

blessings and thank you

[@maylenelewis9269]

Loving it ,the water is so christine clear , thank u both, never knew of this amazing place. We are glad for the tour

[@Trini_Surfer]

The water 💧 was a refreshing experience for the soul … no joke

[@jhenbarrow9435]

Absolutely gorgeous Jono good job, it’s breathtaking and beautiful that pool is magnificent thank you Alan for the video but thank you Jono for the beautiful spot. ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️🇹🇹

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊 for watching and big up to Jono for sure

[@jhenbarrow9435]

He absolutely redeemed himself good job

[@scarletfrancois3469]

Left and left 😂❤

[@scarletfrancois3469]

Just imagine I've lived Covigne all my life and I've never been. Humm

[@scarletfrancois3469]

Jono make that look easy boiiii

[@lydiamallett4128]

Awesome find.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Yes it was

[@shereezahaniff1375]

And I enjoy watching all the beautiful places and waterfalls u visit l love outdoors activities always looking forward for new videos 😊

[@kadijacharles5039]

This is why I love Trini sufer and Jono always detailed thank you

[@adventureswithloviematt]

Nice vid man! The arboretum actually allows u you to catch and release the fish for fun.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thats very kind of them haha 😆 i have never been inside

[@hyyariima]

Wow that water must be so cold and refreshing on these scorching days.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Very! it was exactly what was needed

[@moniquemorrin9756]

That was totally awesome Alan, but I really don't know how you did most of that hike one handed. Really enjoyed watching. I really do love the outdoors. That was totally beauty at its finest.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊 it was a bit rough at times without the other hand haha 😂 but i guess its just to watch my step as much as possible

[@sophiaruiz6680]

I totally enjoy your adventures with Jono you guys had ne laughing for most of most of video. Thanks for sharing and continued blessings 🙌

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you like them! have an amazing week

[@jhenbarrow9435]

Absolutely beautiful thank you so much to both you Alan and Jono. Absolutely gorgeous beautiful magnificent thank you both so much I need that.😁

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are so welcome 🙏🏼

[@cherryannpantin5525]

Imagine i was born and grew up lived in Quarry St. Diego Martin just a walk away from Covigne Rd. never know there were a river there.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Always something new to explore

[@80stepneh]

Such beautiful gems in Trini. Never knew.

[@agnestoppin2834]

Hi I am enjoying your videos I am glad that you dicovering all the hidden gems in the forest keep up the good job thank for the commentary.

[@Trini_Surfer]

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

[@a.bewing3955]

Hiked to the gorge today. It was one of the best hikes I've done. Really enjoyed it

[@annieramgattie3221]

You are showing us places l never knew excited in Trinidad and l a m a Trinidadans.Thanks you so much for showing us these beautiful places, love your videos

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are welcome 🤗 Many blessings to you my friend ✌🏻 have a fantastic day📸

[@lincolnfrancis8526]

Great job guys always appreciate my birth right country magnificent natural nature something I need in my life .🙂🇹🇹😊

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@serenityx8927]

🇹🇹🇩🇰Covigne Gorges, not Waterfall🤷‍♀️. So, what is the meaning of Covigne Gorges? 🐢🦎Alan, I just now came across your older vlogs. I was passing through minding my own business and suddenly I bounced up You and Jono😁🤣. I only came across your channel about 2 months ago… a little more or less. I don’t know your old videos. I started watching the newest videos when I first subscribed. But it’s nice for me to go backwards, back in times and watch your old, and epic adventures👍 Beautiful 😻

[@adamali3320]

Once again Awesome video.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much Adam 🇹🇹

[@adamali3320]

@@Trini_Surfer You are most welcome have a wonderful day.

[@rickynassiah3685]

@ Alan Ala Trini surfer Never knew this existed Thank you for taking the time n investing your energy in bringing these VLOGS 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Trini_Surfer]

Appreciate your support as per usual my brother and go check it out for yaself when you get the chance

[@rickynassiah3685]

@@Trini_Surfer its on my things to do when back in TnT after its safe to enter So many places / fruit / and other things to do NEED to go n sit in Woodford square JUS for a few mins Priceless for me .. Thx a million

[@nickszone1510]

Bro the last video of the plane crash site was hilarious but it successfully took me on a one man hike up there after watching the video over and over keep up the good word man ps this is my next hike

[@chanmo1000]

Matelot has a wonderful nutmeg plantation as well.. my son and I want to do this trail soon.. most of the hikes we've done has been as a result of watching your videos ..

[@Trini_Surfer]

Trinidad 🇹🇹 has so much amazing stuff going on. I will definitely check there out

[@valeriea32]

Wow! How beautiful, scenic and peaceful. Great video Alan and I think Jono has redeemed himself lol. Yes open the beaches. 👏👋💕

[@Trini_Surfer]

I think jono has earned one more chance in the future 😉😉😉

[@kurtcampbell8267]

Awesome, felt as though I was with you guys that's the joy I had imagine actually being there. Well done thanks much again for the exposure of our beautiful island. Trini to the bone.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it! and dropping a new video now !

[@elizabethmolino8262]

That place looks like Paradise.

[@Trini_Surfer]

It is the definition of paradise minus a few bugs 🐛 haha 😂

[@sirajakhalwaya]

Wonderful place indeed,

[@Trini_Surfer]

Such a beautiful place

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️ Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕 Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊 for the kindness and support my friend 🙏🏼

[@kinggs2358]

Thank u for these kind of videos. I really enjoy it. Keeping working hard😎

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊 for watching and i will always try my best

[@merilynl936]

wow what ah gorgeous place,stay safe guys.

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was so beautiful 😍 stay safe as well

[@provrr]

Open the beaches ! ⛱ wise words from Jono. 🙂

[@Trini_Surfer]

Super wise words haha 😂

[@RomaDass]

Beautiful trail and gorges. I agree OPEN the beaches

[@Trini_Surfer]

The trail was amazing 🤩 and yes time to open the beaches 💎💎💎

[@gideonwilliams6399]

Hey Allan, nice Vlog man ..... nice pool ....such Beauty !!!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you!! its an amazing place

[@thebomb9885]

Bringing back some great memories, we use to hike over as kids and teenagers from the Diego Martin side of the mountain into Tucker Valley.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I would love to try that hike one day

[@doreenjodhan8367]

One of my favourite nature walks. Great video

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was a stunning place to go

[@annieramgattie3221]

Oh!! My God this is absolutely gorgeous love , love this

[@Trini_Surfer]

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

[@carolynramdass5400]

With the hot days we are right now , it calling for that pool. So beautiful. Thanks again. Job well done.😍😍😍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Yes for sure ✅✅ that pool is perfect for the heat 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@shawnrajkumar8624]

Wow the hike was awesome beautiful amazing spectacular view of nature at its best loved it. Thank you for going on this adventure. Appreciate your videos. 13:10 definitely slippery

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for the love ❤️ and yes it was definitely slippery at that point haha 😂

[@marvaalexander2265]

I often wonder why don't we have lovely rivers, and beaches in Trinidad, but you guys made me think differently. Keep up the good work, and keep exploring.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you! Will do!

[@bushman.22]

Epic i must say bro , will visit there some day.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much bro 😎 i am surprised you never went … its a perfect place for a bush man like yaself

[@TriniOutAbout]

Bro love that entire trail Looks so natural and water looks so pristine Really enjoy the vlog and looking forward to many more

[@Trini_Surfer]

No joke… its one of the more beautiful hikes i have done recently ✅✅✅

[@123afifi]

Nice!... the foam in the puddles are frog eggs btw.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Wow 🤩 so i should of been eating them is what you are saying

[@johnnybravo3732]

oh gosh...we want to join you guys on this adventure lol....never been there....

[@Trini_Surfer]

This place was really epic ! No joke

[@cindyc1674]

Thank you so much Trini Surfer for showing the world these great spots and celebrating your native land. I love the aerial footage and all your advice on how to navigate the location.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Always welcome 🤗

[@superbeast1361]

This is an awesome hike

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was one of my favorite

[@leslieh2090]

Outstanding! Great video give yourselves a pat on the back . I love seeing the monkey 🐒 such a tranquil and beautiful spot.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Its always a big plus when we see beautiful animals on these adventures

[@abdulhallim3084]

Just love your videos!!! Thanks for bringing Trinidad to me. God Bless!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Blessings to you and your family

[@pedrovelasquez6211]

NICE VIDEO BRO, I WILL START FOLLOWING YOU TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS AND VISIT OTHERS AMAIZING PLACES, THAT I DONT KNOW YET. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK..

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for following my friend and please go out and keep exploring

[@triniman3608]

Nice work jono an alan... another great place for me to go thanks to u all!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cherryannpantin5525]

Its so beautiful

[@Trini_Surfer]

So so much beautiful scenery

[@MoreMelanin1]

Absolutely gorgeous, so scenic, nature in its splendor, I miss this place. 👍🏽🇹🇹♥️

[@Trini_Surfer]

Its such a hidden gem 💎

[@MoreMelanin1]

Absolutely 🏝💧

[@TrinbagoVibes]

Those gorges were truly beautiful, remember coming across those when I was accompanying the gf on a fusion through there

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are absolutely correct man … i was blown away by the beauty

[@sheltonbernard3208]

Great video.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephanielopez6528]

the foam patches as you called them are frogs nesting sites....taddies incubating 😀😀

[@brandonramroop622]

OPEN DE BEACHES .. also great video bro

[@Trini_Surfer]

Pleasssss open the beaches

[@arienaali4136]

MY FAVORITE CHANNEL EVER❤❤❤

[@Trini_Surfer]

I appreciate your support and kindness and thank you so much 😊

[@arienaali4136]

@@Trini_Surfer ❤

[@kentgalindo3552]

That pool is life bro 😁👌

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was so so refreshing 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@scubapony01]

This video is so chill ...

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shawnstephens8852]

Blessup @trini surfer,💯👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

yes I !!!

[@sandrarampersad4713]

It is spectacular thanks so much Alan and Jono for shearing that epic place

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are absolutely welcome 🙏🏼 and thank you so much 😊 for watching

[@staceylalchan53]

It’s real bushy wow

[@rubygarib3009]

Hi hello guys i love the videos keep it come guys

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much Ruby and have a great day 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@karminiparsan9256]

Truly spectacular Alan and Jono..a real gem. Thank you 🥰

[@Trini_Surfer]

You are so welcome 🤗 and thank you so much for watching

[@robinbhairosingh7487]

Wow very good to see Tk you man👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😲😲😲😲😲😍😍😍😍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much bud and have a great day 🇹🇹🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jhenbarrow9435]

Absolutely gorgeous spot thank you Jono awesome spot.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Jono is the best

[@jhenbarrow9435]

@@Trini_Surfer thank you for the awesome video, without it I would have have seen such an amazing, breathtaking spot.

[@dongisoy9043]

Wow

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much

[@sheltonbernard3208]

Those patches of foam in the mud pools at the beginning of the traiil are the spawn of toads ... The eggs embedded in the foam will hatch into tadpoles.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I eventually got educated from people in the comments haha 😆

[@mattm1547]

Awesome you guys should have check out the nutmeg plantation that would have been straight up if you went right at the sign. There’s also a bunker close by.

[@Trini_Surfer]

I will definitely be heading back to check that out in the near future 🍃☀️☀️☀️

[@denisetoby818]

The foam patches are where frogs blowing the bubbles to attract their mates

[@Trini_Surfer]

Absolutely correct!

[@floridadreams5519]

Your vlogs never fail to amaze & motivate. Never knew this existed- my list of things to see is growing TS- many thanks. Travel ban is holding me back #Gorge-ousNature

[@Trini_Surfer]

I am not sure the situation where you are but trinidad 🇹🇹 has opened up its borders to vaccinated people

[@floridadreams5519]

@@Trini_Surfer Oh really? Righto, thanks for the update. Trini adventurer at heart from the Netherlands.

[@hitokiribattousai111]

Great stuff, definitely one of the more accessible and beautiful hikes. Take your time walking if its your first time on this trail as it is a bit precarious and slippery.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Absolutely correct my friend. Very accessible but definitely take your time and watch your step

[@cassiebisram44]

Amazing! Never been but hope to do so in future. 👍

[@Trini_Surfer]

I hope you do get to go and let me know what you think

[@valeriemunuo7562]

Absolutely stunning. thanks guys

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for the love ❤️

[@arunabadal4522]

It's so beautiful 😍 making me feel to go on an adventure 😆 I love this 😍😍

[@Trini_Surfer]

you should go on an adventure !!!

[@tropics8407]

Nice 👍 long time I supposed to go with the fams 👊

[@Trini_Surfer]

It would be a very worthwhile visit thats for sure ✅✅✅

[@reggierwilson682]

Another fantastic video. Thanks!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeasz]

@AlanCharles - could you share Jono’s backpack information please? Great videos, thank you for sharing TnT’s Natural beauty! 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@Trini_Surfer]

I will definitely ask him my friend. Message me on instagram and i will find out. I am @trini_surfer

[@abbydesouza4933]

Lovely video ! I remember the Arboretum pools being extremely cold years ago ☺️

[@Trini_Surfer]

It was so cold 🥶 but so refreshing

[@JamieHamelSmith]

Brilliant man, great video! I hope you’re doing well. I went on this hike back in 2016 and this video did it justice perfectly! I’m loving all the videos and going through the back catalogue anytime I have some time to relax and take it in.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much for watching and supporting 🇹🇹📸 trinidad is rich with outdoor beauty and activities

[@kenalfred7242]

Thank you for this one guys. Need to back home 🇹🇹 to explore.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Some much to explore when you come back to the homeland

[@sharonhaytasingh6368]

Gorgeous!! Absolutely love it.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Thank you so much 😊 it was beautiful

[@andreahabberley8869]

Loving these videos, thank you! Amazing quality! Will have to do this hike when I visit next.

[@Trini_Surfer]

thank you so much for the support ! I recommend this hike for sure when you visit !!

[@Kirwina]

Wow, keep up the great work Alan and Jono. Gosh, I like the video and I want to cry, when can the public visit this place? 😨😨😰 Oh gosh. I am fed up of the lockdown

[@Trini_Surfer]

Lockdown is breaking all of us down. Time to go out and live 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇹🇹

[@sarahsampath2900]

Thank you Alan and jono for the spectacular tour, truly enjoyed this vlog. Hopefully someday will I be able to try this venture when I go back home, thanks again for showcasing our beautiful Island.

[@Trini_Surfer]

Our pleasure! and i hope you can come home to do your own exploring!!!

[@johnmckell4362]

The 'white foam' contain frog eggs. The foam acts as a protectant/incubator of sorts

[@reueldaniel4995]

I'm particularly interested in the first part of the cheat trail to avoid the CDA I needs to revisit this place

[@Trini_Surfer]

boy its not much of a cheat na.. we parked right in front of them haha.. its more that you cant drive in further so you have to cut through

[@jhenbarrow9435]

Looked up this place Nature Terkking in Arouca

[@kurtnelle]

I wonder how we could go about updating that sign at the entrance 🤔 Nice camera work btw. Time to get some GoPro Underwater lights though. I would have liked to have seen the bottom of that pool. It looks pretty deep!

[@Trini_Surfer]

Probably would need permission from the cda. The pool was about 8 feet at its deepest point

[@manuelaffonso2191]

You pronounced the word arboretum kinda correct. Don't sweat over it. 👌

[@Trini_Surfer]

i tried my best

[@AnsariBaksh]

Nice to see you out and about. What camera did you use in the gorge? Footage was bright and crisp 😃

[@Trini_Surfer]

That was my Sony A7iii haha 😆 but i was real nervous having it out there lol

[@kaymorris5326]

Frog eggs Alan, the weird white foamy stuff , that is .

[@arienaali4136]

❤🇹🇹😍

[@Trini_Surfer]

Love ❤️