Mayaro moves on from oil on quest for 'ecotourism gold'
A fishing boat on the seaweed-draped shoreline in Mayaro. PHOTO BY JEFF MAYERS - The towering coconut trees bordering the long stretch into Mayaro, the sound of the crashing surf of the mighty Atlantic and the sweet slices of watermelon welcome visitors coming to east Trinidad. Rich in history in areas such as oil exploration, cocoa plantations, folklore and culture, the development of the natural resources in the area, however, has been slow. At the centre of the town, two commercial banks, supermarkets, the main market and fast food outlets occupy the prime real estate and was bustling wit...
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