Mount Saint Benedict - Trinidad

I visited Mount Saint Benedict twice. Once last year and once this year. It is located in the Northern Range. There is a taxi stand at the bottom of the mountain on the corner of St. Johns Road - St. Augustine. Some taxis will take you to the monastery but you can opt to wait for the shuttle. To come back down you will have to wait for the shuttle or a taxi that comes to drop someone. There is a cafe and gift shop. There is also a guest house. If you are feeling adventurous you can walk it. As always, please consider your safety and especially in unknown places or travelling alone.

Their website - mountstbenedictabbey.org

Inside the church

The chruch

Branches

The view

Another view from a later visit

Me exploring

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