Gaspar Grande

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Gaspar Grande or Gasparee is an island in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago named for Gaspar de Percín. The island is 129 ha (319 acres) in area and lies 12 km (9 miles) west of Port of Spain. It is one of the "Bocas Islands", which lie in the Bocas del Dragón (Dragons' Mouth) between Trinidad and Venezuela.

Gaspar Grande is home to the now famous Gasparee Caves. A natural limestone cave system with a mysterious pool at it base. Other Caves are the White Cave, the Brioge Cavern and the Precipice Cavern. It is a limestone Island that covers an area of about 280 acres and reaches a height of 339ft or 103 meters at it's highest point. Gaspar Grande is rich in history, with historical events, such as the Saga of Admiral Apodaca, Whaling Stations, etc.. .

The Legend There is another cave on the Island called "Williams Dampiers Tunnel" which is dark and mysterious. Legend has it that this tunnel has a pirate's treasure chest which is easliy accessible on certain days of the year.

Places

Point Baliene was once a whaling Station. The translation of the French name "Point Baliene" means whaling point, located on the South Western end of Gaspar Grande island. This is one of the main drop off sites for persons going to the Gasparee Caves.

Bombshell Bay got its name from it's historical past as there once was a fort located in this area, it is presently a holiday resort for people who want to get away for relaxation and fun.

Gasparee Caves is a natural limestone cave system with a mysterious pool at it base, it is one of the more popular sites in Chaguaramas. The cave is full with interesting geological formations, such as stalactities, stalag mites, flow stones, pillars, ribbon, fringed curtain and more.

Other places, Bordel Bay, Winn's Bay, Goodwill's Bay and St. Madeline Bay

Vegetation - Yellow Poui, Giant Cactus, Hog Plum, Silk Cotton, Agave, Manicou fig, Naked Indian, Pelican Flower, Queen of the Forest, Cow Icth, Sugar Apple, Salt-fish Wood.