population: 33.606 million

extension: 14.46 square kilometers

Museums

If you are in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago and want to visit museums, I recommend checking out the National Museum and Art Gallery located in Port of Spain, which is about a 30-minute drive from Arima. This museum features exhibits on the history and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, including art, artifacts, and documents related to the country's colonial past and independence movement.

If you would like to visit more museums of similar type, you might consider checking out The Museum of the City of Port of Spain or The Republic Bank Museum, both located in Port of Spain as well.

Food

Some of the most recommended, popular, and typical dishes to eat in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago according to local people are:

1. Doubles: A vegetarian street food made with two flat fried breads (bara) filled with curried channa (chickpeas), tamarind sauce, and various chutneys.

2. Bake and Shark: A sandwich made with deep-fried shark fillet served on a fried bread called ‘bake’ with various toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sauces.

3. Pelau: A one-pot rice dish cooked with chicken or beef, pigeon peas, coconut milk, and spices like thyme, garlic, and onion.

4. Callaloo: A leafy green vegetable soup made from dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk, and spices typically served with crab or dumplings.

5. Roti: An Indian-inspired dish where a thin flatbread is filled with curried vegetables or meat and served with various condiments like mango chutney or hot sauce.

Activities

Sure! Here are some fun activities that local people enjoy in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago:

1. Visit the Arima Dial, a giant clock tower located in the center of the town.

2. Check out the Santa Rosa Festival, which takes place in August and celebrates the indigenous culture of Trinidad and Tobago.

3. Explore the Asa Wright Nature Centre, which is located in the nearby Northern Range mountains and offers hiking trails, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities.

4. Attend a "pan yard" to hear steel pan music being practiced and played by local musicians.

5. Visit the Cleaver Woods Recreation Park, which has picnic areas, playgrounds, walking trails, and a small zoo with local animals such as monkeys, snakes, and birds.