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Trinidad's southwest peninsula , known locally as the "deep south", offers a mix of gritty oil towns and marvellous drives through sleepy backwaters, forested hills, and teak and coconut plantations, down to beaches of soft brown sand backed by red-earth cliffs and lapped by calm seas. The larger towns, such as Point Fortin and the Siparia-Fyzabad conurbation , revolve around the oil industry and provide little interest to the passing visitor. The south coast, though, has a variety of excellent, deserted beaches at Cedros and Erin , while in the south east, Guayaguayare and Mayaro beaches are popular with Trinidadian holiday-makers - quiet during the week but busy on weekends and public holidays. If you're driving to Mayaro from Port of Spain, the quickest route is via the Churchill Roosevelt Highway to Valencia, through Sangre Grande and down the east coast via Manzanilla. This is also the quickest way by public transport - take a maxi to Arima, then one to Sangre Grande, and then one down to Mayaro. If you're coming from San Fernando and the west coast, drive east along the Manahambre, Naparima and Mayaro roads. Maxis go from San Fernando to Princes Town; change here for a maxi to Mayaro. There are few places to stay on the south coast - most are basic beach houses advertised in the local press. Azee's Guest House , 3.5-mile marker Guayaguayare Rd (tel 868/630-4619, fax 630-9140, azees@tstt.net.tt ; US$25-50), is a small, friendly hotel just two minutes' walk from Guayaguayare beach. All rooms have A/C, cable TV, telephone, fridge and en-suite bathrooms, and there's a homey bar on site as well as a restaurant, good for meals even if you're not a guest. Popular with Trinidadian holiday-makers during school holidays, it is best to book ahead.
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