Views of Maracas Bay on the north coast of Trinidad

View overlooking Maracas Bay showing bathers enjoying an early morning swim.

View overlooking Maracas Bay showing the coconut trees lining the long sandy beach stretching into the distance.

View overlooking Maracas Bay showing the coconut trees lining the long sandy beach stretching into the distance.

Trinidad's popular Maracas beach where the people enjoy the sand and surf. The postcard is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. E. Wheelton, Essex, England

A group of steelband musicians play to an audience on the beach at Maracas Bay.

Bathers enjoying the waters of the ocean at Maracas Beach and the background, a forested mountain range.

Bathers enjoying the waters of the ocean at Maracas Beach and the background, a forested mountain range.

Description on the back of the postcard reads: "Cool breezes, continuous surf and fine sandy beaches await you at famous Maracas Bay on Trinidad's North Coast."

After driving through the hills from Port of Spain you come to the entrance to Maracas Bay with the coconut tree lined beach and the hilly headland beyond. Postcard number B23.