The Caroni Swamp is the place to be, especially if you’re keen on spotting the scarlet ibis. These striking birds, with their bright red plumage, gather in the swamp’s mangroves at dusk ...

But the real reason to visit Caroni is to observe the scarlet ibis ... of the swampland while you're waiting for the ibis to appear. Like any swamp, this one has plenty of mosquitoes a-biting ...