Maracas Beach -Bake n Shark Heralded to offer the best "bake n shark" in Trini is Richards on Maracas beach. We travelled, along with other cruisers, across Trinidad's northern mountain range to enjoy the tasty treat. Interspersed with the lush green of the rainforest was the brilliant red blooms of chaconia (wild poinsettia) - the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago. A swim in the surf at Maracas beach had our appetites keen and we had to agree it was by far the best bake n shark we have ever eaten. The drive through the mountains and rainforest coupled with the gorgeous location of Maracas beach made our lunch outing a treat for all of our senses. (Bake n shark is slabs of shark meat sandwiched between pieces of fried bread, topped with assorted garnishes).