Living in Arima, Trinidad And Tobago:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

Fun fact! Arima is the Amerindian word for water, and it’s also the name of the small town in the east of the island of Trinidad, where I reside. Arima is generally a great place to live. The town of Arima itself is usually always bustling with activity, and one can buy almost anything there, as there are a variety of shops and stores, large and small, that cater to every need. Venturing to the outskirts of Arima, there are lots of interesting places to visit, for example the Asa Wright Nature Center where you can get a guided tour of the nature sanctuary. One can also visit the Aripo and Avocat waterfalls. Some places one would have to be careful to not venture, because as beautiful as our country is, we do have criminal elements. Overall, it’s a great place, especially if you have local friends with whom to explore!

Arima is very vibrant and fun! There are shopping malls, restaurants, bakeries, curbside food establishments and more exciting outdoor activities. Arima is a nice place or visit.

Anyone locating to Arima should know the rich history of the area. Known as the original home of the indigenous “Caribs” otherwise known as the “first people”, Arima also is home to local celebrities like Holly Betaudier, and Louis Nurse, both popular “music affectionados.” Arima was the starting point of the now defunct railroad transit system that was popular in the Mid 1900s. Arima is a close knit community, where there are no strangers and everyone is “family”.

The city which I live in, is called Arima and is in a Caribbean island called Trinidad. It is a small city with several businesses. It is laid back. There are several areas of interest, most of which are in the outskirts of the city. There is a Mayor.