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Mount St. Benedict Monastery

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 40 attractions in Trinidad
Traveler Description: This peaceful community of monks, one of the oldest in the Caribbean, has a guesthouse for visitors.
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Attraction type: Mission
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking

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5 of 5 stars
london england
May 5, 2008

I was born in Trinidad and Tobago and Mount St Benedict has always been a place of special significance to us all - It is one of the most peaceful and tranquil places on the Island- There is a refrectory there which is very clean, hygenic and the staff is friendly and helpful. Refreshments can be purchased there and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hertfordshire
Nov 12, 2007

I have been to visit Mount St Benedict several times before as I visit Trinidad quite often. I love to see it from the air when coming in to land! It's in a beautiful mountainside location and when you go up to it, it's so peaceful and the views are amazing. Would definitely recommend if anyone gets the opportunity to... more

Apr 3, 2006
4/6 found this review helpful

Last year, I visited Mount St.Benedict. The ride up the mountain is picturesque. Once you get to the church, the views are spectacular. One could see the capital, Port-of-Spain, even as far as Central Trinidad which is many miles away. The environment is serene. The priests and other staff always welcome visitors of all denominations. Definitely go out there whether... more

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5 of 5 stars
Orillia, Ontario
Jul 11, 2003
13/15 found this review helpful

Mount St. Benedict Monastery is probably the largest and oldest monastery in the Caribbean. It is perched on a mountain side and can be seen from the University of the West Indies. The night sky is breath taking! Facing north, one could literally watch the stars come over the mountain. This is a wonderful place to visit for those interested... more

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