Trinidad and Tobago Things To Do

For eco enthusiasts, Trinidad & Tobago has more than 450 bird species, 108 types of mammals, 55 reptiles, 25 amphibians and 620 types of butterflies. There is an adventure for every day. With an abundance of game fish, Trinidad is a sport angler's dream.

Great for: beaches, diving, cricket, Carnival, calypso and steel-pan
Location: Lesser Antilles
Population: 1,305,000
Size: 1,979 sq miles
Capital city: Port of Spain, Trinidad
Airport: Piarco International Airport, Trinidad, POS
Crown Point International Airport, Tobago, TAB
Language: English and Spanish
Currency: Trinidad & Tobago dollar (TT$ or TTD) - check exchange rate
Time Zone: UTC-4
Area code: 868

Did you know?
Tobago has won several prestigious eco awards including the World Travel Awards "Best Eco Destination in the World" and the Caribbean Travel Awards Committee "#1 Eco-Destination in the Caribbean".

Trinidad and Tobago are very different. Just a few miles separate the two islands but they are worlds apart. Smaller Tobago has everything needed for a perfect Caribbean vacation: cozy resorts, picture-postcard beaches and a stunning marine environment. Still, it is not as commercially developed, as the majority of the Caribbean Islands. Tobago has evolved more and more into an eco-tourism destination where they are trying to preserve the rustic environment of the island to be appreciated by nature lovers.

Larger Trinidad is different from other Caribbean islands, including Tobago, because it lacks the traditional touristy appeal of; Trinidad is more like a cosmopolitan city. Rich in oil, Trinidad is all business and it has one of the region's most industrialized and wealthiest economies. Trinidad is also world famous for its annual Carnival, held over the two days before Lent in March. It is an international event, with travelers from all around the world mingling with colorfully costumed performers in the streets of Port-of-Spain, intoxicated by the sounds of steel bands and the smells of the local cuisine.

Nature & Wildlife

Beaches

Diving & Snorkeling

Landmarks

For nature lovers Trinidad and Tobago has an adventure for every day of the week, from hiking through rain forests on the trail of hidden waterfalls and exploring deep caves, to cycling through verdant countryside, turtle watching and kayaking past wildlife filled forests.

Nature & Wildlife in Curacao:

La Brea Pitch Lake, Trinidad - This unique, 100-acre lake releases asphalt from the depths below and is the largest natural asphalt lake in the world.

Nariva Swamp, Trinidad - One of the largest wetlands in the Caribbean features several different species of birds and howler monkeys.

Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad - This bird sanctuary is home to the scarlet ibis, Trinidad’s national bird. Boat tours bring visitors within viewing distance of this rare bird.

Arnos Vale Waterwheel and Nature Park, Tobago - This park was established on the grounds of an old sugar plantation to preserve Tobago's wildlife.

Paria Falls, Trinidad - Paria Falls is one of the island's most spectacular waterfalls.

Argyle Falls, Tobago - This 600-foot waterfall, set against the background of an old cocoa plantation, is an amazing sight.

Piparo Mud Volcano and Devil's Woodyard, Trinidad - These are Trinidad's most well-known mud volcanoes. They erupt infrequently but dramatically, emitting mud hundreds of feet into the air.

Popular Trinidad & Tobago Beaches:

Nylon Pool, Tobago - This is Tobago's liveliest beach.
Castara Bay, Tobago - A popular beach in Tobago.
Pigeon Point Beach, Tobago - A popular public beach in southern Tobago.
Store Bay and Mount Irvine Bay, Tobago - Popular southern Tobago beaches, often packed with tourists.
Stonehaven Bay, Tobago - A wide and unspoiled beach, surrounded by many of Tobago's upscale resorts.
Mayaro Bay, Trinidad - Mayaro Bay is home to a quiet beach on Trinidad's southeastern coast.
Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad - The main beach on Trinidad's east coast.
Maracas Bay, Port of Spain, Trinidad - A popular beach, famous for the scenic rainforest drive that must be made to reach it.

Popular Diving & Snorkeling Sites:

Coral Gardens, Tobago - This underwater garden of corals is a popular dive site.

Angel Reef, Tobago - One of the many popular dive sites near Speyside.

Flying Manta, Tobago - A dive site near Speyside, popular for viewing manta rays.

Black Jack Hole, Tobago - This reef reaches a depth of 120 feet, ideal for viewing sponges and corals.

Buccoo Reef, Tobago - A 10-acre coral reef, which has long been popular among tourists.

Englishman's Bay, Tobago - This less crowded beach is great for swimming and snorkeling.

London Bridge, Tobago - A large rock, that has a hole in the middle, with half the passage above the water surface and the other half submerged, making it a thrilling dive experience.

Goat Island - This tiny island off the coast of Tobago is a great diving site for viewing coral and beautiful ocean landscape.

Trinidad & Tobago Landmarks:

Fort George, Port of Spain, Trinidad - Fort George, built by the British in 1804, was part of a series of fortifications in the northwest area of Trinidad overlooking the Gulf of Paria.

Fort King George, Scarborough, Tobago - This fort was built on Tobago in the 1780s by the British as a colonial outpost.

Temple in the Sea at Waterloo, Trinidad - This temple is on the water and a pedestrian causeway reaches it. A beautiful sight, which is popular among visitors.

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