Meet Me in Moruga! – A Historical Re-discovery

The name impresses upon the average Trinidadian with many feelings, none of which can truly match the real essence of Moruga. Said to be the place where Christopher Colombus landed in 1498, Moruga is rich and overflowing with history, culture and tradition. Situated on the southern coastal landscape of Trinidad, it is bathed in the same waters as the South American coastline. In fact, much of the cultural relics and artifacts you find in Moruga’s two museums are reminiscent of that old Amerindian and Spanish intertwining of cultures those centuries ago. Yes, Moruga is home to not one, but two museums, one that speaks to the sociocultural history of the district, and the other speaks to the rich aromatic epicurean experience that is well known to the locals. If you stretch your imagination a bit, even the Moruga Spring Bridge, one of the oldest in the country, is like a museum of architectural might in the days of old iron and steel. Finally, human repositories of knowledge exist, in the First People’s Community of Moruga – complete with their own Chief. This quaint little village is home to a plethora of geologically interesting sites. From mud volcanoes, to a mini-“Pitch Lake”, dramatic eroded sandstone beachside cliffs, the Trinity Hills, stacks and beautiful sand spits, the area packs quite a punch per capita for those so inclined. Fishing ports, seaside monuments to old Spanish explorers, warm inviting waters, well-kept beach amenities are sure to cap off your day of exploration with an evening of relaxation, kinship and renewed love for our sapphire dipped twin island gems. Palance868 brings to you yet another unforgettable family oriented experience, this time to the «South Lands!!» . Come with Palance 868 on this epic road trip and meet the Prince of Moruga, His Royal Highness Eric, as he takes us on a journey back in time! This 6 in 1 experience will be both fascinating and educational and is perfect for the entire family!You would be participating in: 1) A complete tour of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Museum of Trinidad and Tobago. Witness and partake in «Dance de Cocoa», a process that polishes the beans in preparation for chocolate making and get to sample hot chocolate tea freshly made from locally harvested cocoa beans. 2) Explore the Heritage Complex to see the cocoa houses, Masters and Managers Quarters, underground cisterns, sulfur springs and other natural attractions. Some of these buildings were constructed in the early 1900s!! 3) Discover the Moruga Museum in Gran Chemin to see the natural and man-made artifacts which span prehistoric to post-colonial times. 4) Visit the Moruga Spring Bridge ,one of the two remaining bridges of its kind in the country and the Statue of Christopher Columbus standing proudly at the place where he first landed on our shores. 5) Embark on a nature trail through an estate passing the spectacular Moruga point, overlooking the ocean and then through lush mangroves to a secluded white sand beach. 6) Taste Moruga with an indigenous themed lunch prepared fresh with ingredients, herbs & spices all from the village Cost is inclusive of transportation & all of the above: Adults: $300.00 Children : $275.00 Primary parking: Aranguez car park (secured). Secondary pick up point in south, C3 shopping center. DISCLAIMER: Palance868 Adventures reserves to right to cancel or postpone any event due to adverse weather or any other conditions we deem to be unsafe for our patrons. In the event that an event is cancelled before the day of its execution, full refunds will be issued. While we take every reasonable precaution to ensure your safety, each person who participates in any Palance868 Adventures Club event accepts full responsibility for making their own decisions and determinations for their own safety, health conditions, conduct and well-being. Each person who participates in any Palance868 Adventures Club event recognizes that possible health and safety hazards exist when attending any outdoor and/or indoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person for any reason. CANCELLATION POLICY: ➖Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event are entitled to a full refund ➖Cancellations made 7-3 days before will have 50% fee attached ➖There is a no refund policy for cancellations made less than 3 days before the event