Buccoo Reef

Southwest Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

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Buccoo Reef, located off the southwest coast of Tobago in Trinidad and Tobago, is the island’s most famous coral reef system and one of the Caribbean’s most accessible marine attractions.

Covering about 7 square kilometers, the protected reef complex includes colorful coral gardens, seagrass beds, mangroves, and a rich variety of marine life, with more than 100 species of fish recorded in its waters. Visitors often explore the reef by glass-bottom boat, snorkeling, or diving, and many tours also stop at the nearby Nylon Pool, a shallow natural lagoon known for its crystal-clear water.

Recognized as part of the Buccoo Reef/Bon Accord Lagoon Ramsar Site, the reef is both an important ecological treasure and one of Tobago’s top tourist destinations.