{"id":53301,"date":"2025-03-03T11:14:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=53301"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:18:47","slug":"trinidad-tobago-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/trinidad-tobago-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Trinidad and Tobago travel guide &amp; itinerary (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Featured-Travel-to-Trinidad-and-Tobago-1024x731.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Featured-Travel-to-Trinidad-and-Tobago-1024x731.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Featured-Travel-to-Trinidad-and-Tobago-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Travel to Trinidad and Tobago\" class=\"wp-image-53313\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost country in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-haiti\/\">Republic of Haiti<\/a><\/strong>, this island-nation is also the least visited and most unsafe country in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a country divided into two islands: the island of Trinidad, and the island of Tobago, each one offering a completely different travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>travel guide to Trinidad and Tobago<\/strong> will tell you everything you need to know to tour one of the least visited countries in the Caribbean, including how to get there, budget, itinerary and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0f0\">You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/haiti-itinerary\/\"><strong>a 1-week itinerary for Haiti<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Travel guide to Trinidad\" class=\"wp-image-53315\" style=\"width:494px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this travel guide to Trinidad &amp; Tobago you will find:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-of-contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"table-of-contents__title\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Intro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Safety<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Travel insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Getting in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Getting around<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Money and budget<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Itinerary<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Day 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#11\">Day 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#12\">Day 3<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#13\">Day 4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#16\">Da<\/a><a href=\"#14\">y<\/a><a href=\"#16\"> 5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#15\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group atc-info-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center m-0 has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fe9900\">our recommended travel insurance for Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">With its Backpacker plan, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the best insurance for any kind of adventurous destination, like Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en_text\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">GET 5% DISCOUNT HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf9 Introduction to traveling to Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked Trinidad and Tobago, and I liked it because this isn\u2019t your typical Caribbean destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the one hand, the capital &#8211; Port of Spain &#8211; is a bustling metropolis as per usual Caribbean standards. It\u2019s busy, polluted and the city center features high-rise, concrete towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-Port-of-Spain-Port-of-Spains-city-center-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-Port-of-Spain-Port-of-Spains-city-center-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-Port-of-Spain-Port-of-Spains-city-center-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Port of Spain&#039;s city center\" class=\"wp-image-53317\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Port of Spain&#8217;s city center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, and as mentioned earlier, this Caribbean nation is composed of two islands that could hardly be more different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island of Trinidad is multiethnic, most of their population being ethnically African &#8211; descendants of former slaves &#8211; and Indian &#8211; brought to replace freed African slaves who refused to continue working on the sugar plantations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are also likely to meet many white Trinis, as well as direct descendants of incomers from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-syria\/\">Syria<\/a><\/strong> and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/People-in-Trinidad-and-Tobago-768x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/People-in-Trinidad-and-Tobago-768x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"53320\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/People-in-Trinidad-and-Tobago-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"People in Trinidad and Tobago\" class=\"wp-image-53320\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-people-768x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-people-768x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"53322\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-people-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trini people\" class=\"wp-image-53322\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This cultural diversity and the way the different ethnicities coexist and worship in their respective temples &#8211; the island is packed with Hindu temples, churches and mosques &#8211; is the highlight of visiting Trinidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Visit-Trinidad-A-Hindu-temple-somewhere-in-Trinidad-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Visit-Trinidad-A-Hindu-temple-somewhere-in-Trinidad-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Visit-Trinidad-A-Hindu-temple-somewhere-in-Trinidad-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A Hindu temple somewhere in Trinidad\" class=\"wp-image-53324\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Hindu temple somewhere in Trinidad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tobago, nevertheless, is more rural and 99% African. It\u2019s also significantly closer to your idea of a Caribbean holiday, with the added benefit that mass tourism isn\u2019t really a thing here. In fact, this is one of the few places in the Caribbean where you can still find unspoiled beaches that can be enjoyed all to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is that Trinidad and Tobago is the leading producer of natural gas and oil in the Caribbean, so they never had a need to develop a proper tourist industry, making it one of the most authentic countries to explore in this part of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><strong>Trinidad was first Spanish and then British<\/strong><br>Trinidad had been a Spanish colony since their first permanent settlement in 1592 but years of negligence and leaving the island abandoned and defenceless make the British taking it over in 1797. Trinidad and Tobago got its independence from the British in 1962. Despite Trinidad being a Spanish colony for 200 years, today\u2019s colonial heritage is purely British, not only in the language and architecture, but also in that Indians &#8211; brought to replace freed African slaves who refused to continue working on the sugar plantations &#8211; are the largest ethnic group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Tobago-An-empty-dreamy-beach-in-Tobago-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Tobago-An-empty-dreamy-beach-in-Tobago-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Tobago-An-empty-dreamy-beach-in-Tobago-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An empty dreamy beach in Tobago\" class=\"wp-image-53326\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An empty dreamy beach in Tobago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">\u26a0\ufe0f Is it safe to travel to Trinidad and Tobago?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Excluding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/haiti-itinerary\/\">Haiti<\/a><\/strong>, Trinidad is infamous for being the most violent country in the Caribbean and one of the worst in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024 alone, the country <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvgnzg40p7eo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>registered 624 homicides<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for a population of 1.5 million people. That\u2019s higher than Mexico and USA cities with a high level of criminality, such as Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation was so bad that in December 2024, Trinidad and Tobago imposed a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2024\/12\/31\/trinidad-and-tobago-imposes-state-of-emergency-over-gang-wars-what-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nationwide state of emergency<\/a><\/strong> due to the spread of gang violence in Port of Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gang violence is explained by the country\u2019s proximity to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/venezuela-travel\/\">Venezuela<\/a><\/strong> and direct transportation routes to Europe, which makes Trinidad and Tobago an appealing market for drug smuggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gangs and violent street crime are a fact of life here, but that shouldn\u2019t prevent travelers from visiting Trinidad and Tobago, for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gang violence mostly focuses on Port of Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shootings and homicides are concentrated in Port of Spain, more specifically in certain areas within Port of Spain like Laventille, which you are very likely to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Violent crime here is not worse than in Bogota or Mexico City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Street crime in Port of Spain is pretty bad per Caribbean standards, but I don\u2019t think it&#8217;s that bad if we compare it to other Latin American cities frequented by tourists such as Rio de Janeiro, Bogota or Quito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You already know how things work in these places, just apply common sense: don\u2019t take random taxis, don\u2019t walk alone at night and avoid empty areas after dark, such as downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobago is pretty safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Trinidad, Tobago is as safe as other islands in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Is-it-safe-to-travel-to-Trinidad-Tobago-is-super-safe-to-travel-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Is-it-safe-to-travel-to-Trinidad-Tobago-is-super-safe-to-travel-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Is-it-safe-to-travel-to-Trinidad-Tobago-is-super-safe-to-travel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Tobago is super safe to travel\" class=\"wp-image-53328\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tobago is super safe to travel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">\ud83e\udeaa How to get a visa for Trinidad &amp; Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a visa to visit Trinidad &amp; Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival, all you\u2019ll get is a friendly stamp valid for travel in Trinidad and Tobago for 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">\ud83d\ude91 Travel insurance for Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trinidad and Tobago is an adventurous destination, so we recommend going there with proper travel insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en_own\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their backpacker plan covers all types of adventure activities, including trekking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very competitive prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Readers of this blog can get a <strong>5% exclusive discount<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/products\/iati-backpacker-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en_own\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">BUY IT HERE TO GET YOUR 5% DISCOUNT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">\ud83d\udeeb How to get to Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Trinidad and Tobago by air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Airport of Port of Spain (POS) is the main hub in the Caribbean, connecting with several islands like Barbados, Grenada, and Saint Vincent, among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also fly there from anywhere in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-three-guyanas\/\">the 3 Guianas<\/a><\/strong>, including Georgetown, Paramaribo and Cayenne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just check flight schedules on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caribbean-airlines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Caribbean Airlines<\/strong><\/a>, the national airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re coming from Europe, you can find relatively cheap flights from London with British Airways, and if coming from the Americas, check out flights via Miami (American Airlines) and Panama City (Copa Airlines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally traveled to Port of Spain on a direct flight from London and flew out to Georgetown, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/guyana\/\">Guyana<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Tobago have an international airport?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tobago has a tiny international airport named ANR Robinson International Airport (TAB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has several daily connections with Port of Spain but very limited (and expensive) connections with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they are currently building a larger terminal, so Tobago is set to be more connected within the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel to Trinidad and Tobago by boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of today, there aren\u2019t any official ferries going to Trinidad, only cruise ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">\u26c5 Best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing when to travel to Trinidad and Tobago highly depends on the amount of rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dry season runs from the end of November to May so technically, this would be the best season to visit both islands, especially if you are interested in beaches and Caribbean vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rainy and hurricane season runs from June to November. However, being the southernmost island in the Caribbean means that Trinidad and Tobago receives lesser amount of rainfall than other islands in the Caribbean, from Grenada to <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/haiti\/\"><strong>Haiti<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Trinidad during Carnaval<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Port of Spain holds what is arguably one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trinidad_and_Tobago_Carnival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best Carnavals in the world<\/a><\/strong>, perhaps not as large as Rio de Janeiro\u2019s but way more authentic. That\u2019s what they claim, anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their Carnaval is so important to them that upon my arrival in Port of Spain, the bartender from the first bar I went to asked me: <em>Are you here for the Carnaval?<\/em> &#8211; even though Carnaval was still 6 weeks away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I ever go back to Trinidad, I\u2019ll definitely visit the country during Carnaval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may know, Carnaval dates always vary but it&#8217;s always some time between the end of January and the beginning of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-time-to-visit-Trinidad-Lookout-at-Maracas.-We-visited-Trinidad-in-January-it-was-great-just-a-little-rain-from-time-to-time-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-time-to-visit-Trinidad-Lookout-at-Maracas.-We-visited-Trinidad-in-January-it-was-great-just-a-little-rain-from-time-to-time-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-time-to-visit-Trinidad-Lookout-at-Maracas.-We-visited-Trinidad-in-January-it-was-great-just-a-little-rain-from-time-to-time-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lookout at Maracas. We visited Trinidad in January, it was great, just a little rain from time to time\" class=\"wp-image-53330\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lookout at Maracas. We visited Trinidad in January, it was great, just a little rain from time to time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">\ud83d\udefa How to get around Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As in other West Indies islands, public transportation isn\u2019t great and not particularly convenient to visit the various nature spots around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I recommend renting a car directly from the airport, either in Tobago or Trinidad. Remember, however, that in Trinidad and Tobago, they drive on the left side of the road, like the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, for whatever reason, you can\u2019t rent a car, you can still get around (sort of) on the buses and minivans connecting the main towns, although you\u2019ll be more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a bus from the airport to Port of Spain?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is a bus running from Monday to Friday, and tickets can be purchased from inside the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the bus drops you downtown, one of the most notorious areas in Port of Spain for violent crime, so I don\u2019t recommend getting on that bus if it arrives after dark. In day time, it should be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get around by shared taxi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get around Port of Spain, locals use what they call <em>Route Taxis<\/em>, which are shared with other passengers going in a similar direction. They charge TT$5 per passenger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure their license plate starts with the letter \u2018H\u2019\u2019. Don\u2019t accept a ride from cars with the license plate beginning with the letter \u2018\u2019P\u2019\u2019 or \u2019T\u2019\u2019, just as you wouldn&#8217;t accept a ride from a random car in Mexico City, Bogota or Caracas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel between islands, from Trinidad to Tobago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traveling from Trinidad to Tobago by air<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Caribbean Airlines has loads of daily scheduled flights from Port of Spain to Tobago for around 70 USD return. It\u2019s a 30-minute flight, making it the fastest way to travel to Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to travel from Trinidad to Tobago by ferry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 daily ferries running between Port of Spain and Scarborough, the capital of Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, one departs in the morning, and the other in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes an average of 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check schedules and book tickets <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttitferry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">on this website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f564648f\"><strong>Important: <\/strong>In my experience, rental car companies don\u2019t allow their cars on the ferry. If you plan to rent a car for your entire trip, you\u2019ll have to make 2 different bookings, one on each island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">\ud83d\udcb0 Money &amp; budget in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Trinidad and Tobago, they use the Trinidad &amp; Tobago Dollar (TTD) and approximately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dc718c618832e195af920b08c897e365\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>1 USD = 6.75 TTD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exchanging money in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend exchanging your currency at the airport &#8211; the rate was pretty decent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cash or card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many places across both islands accept card payments, especially hotels and fancier restaurants, but do bring cash for the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, US dollars are accepted in many hotels and\/or Airbnbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to go backpacking in Trinidad and Tobago?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the prices of the most typical things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private room with bathroom in Tobago:<\/strong> from 400 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private room in a hotel in Port of Spain: <\/strong>from 100 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local meal, e.g. roti: <\/strong>from 40 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Street food e.g. doubles: <\/strong>from 10 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main meal in a restaurant: <\/strong>from 110 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rental car: <\/strong>from 60 USD a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beer: <\/strong>from 70 TTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short taxi ride with local app: <\/strong>from 100 TTD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9\">\ud83d\uded6 What to do in Trinidad and Tobago in a 5-day itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following itinerary for Trinidad and Tobago is what we followed during our 5-day visit, which worked pretty well for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In only 5 days, we obviously didn\u2019t became the ultimate experts on the country, but it gave us an idea of what\u2019s it&#8217;s like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><strong>Try <em>doubles<\/em><\/strong><br>Doubles is a popular street food consisting of curry chickpeas served in two fried flatbreads. They tend to top it with mango and different kind of spices, so this Indian-influenced snack is more amazing than it sounds. You can find <em>doubles<\/em> everywhere across both islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f687accb1aca9916659d55fc47681f9d\">Map of our Trinidad and Tobago itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=18PYr3zCbhv0K2mePy9NGjKMluEaTKpA&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Trinidad and Tobago on a 5-day itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\">Day 1 &#8211; Arrival in Trinidad and Tobago, staying in Piarco<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The first day of our Trinidad and Tobago trip, we landed in Piarco International Airport around 5 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided to spend the night in the town right next to the airport, since our flight to Tobago was scheduled on the next day early in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s not much to do in Piarco, so all we did was go for drinks and a meal at a bar\/restaurant called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fVeZ5nTUbku8gNfb6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quties<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Piarco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that accommodation in Piarco is pretty expensive for solo travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something cheaper, go to Port of Spain instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed at a place called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/modern-3-bedroom-house-5-minutes-from-airport.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Travelholics Getaways<\/a><\/strong>, a comfortable, privately-owned guesthouse. It\u2019s quite expensive but there were 3 of us, so it turned out to be a good deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/modern-3-bedroom-house-5-minutes-from-airport.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proper hotel<\/strong>. There aren\u2019t many hotels in this area and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/holiday-inn-express-trincity.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Holiday Inn Express<\/a><\/strong> is one of the few choices, but it&#8217;s $$$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/holiday-inn-express-trincity.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Around Piarco, there\u2019s a cheaper option called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/your-home-away-from-home-st-helena.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Layover<\/a><\/strong>, a small apartment with two rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/your-home-away-from-home-st-helena.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11\">Day 2 &#8211; Fly to Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On day 2 of our Trinidad and Tobago itinerary, we took the Caribbean Airlines flight from Port of Spain to Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We picked up our rental car (via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rental Cars<\/a><\/strong>) at the airport itself and chose to stay in a village named Castara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do I recommend staying in Castara?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I actually do. It\u2019s a small coastal village with a pretty laid-back and quiet local vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday night, local people from the area gather by the beach around a bonfire with music and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On that particular day, we didn\u2019t do much other than recover from jetlag and a small hike to Castara waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Castara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/la-casa-de-castara.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Casa de Castara<\/a><\/strong>, a house that features single and double rooms with a private bathroom. I think it was the cheapest option in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/la-casa-de-castara.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12\">Day 3 &#8211; Full day around Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On our third day in Trinidad and Tobago, we did a full circuit of the island, stopping in the following places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Englishman\u2019s Bay: <\/strong>Probably the best unspoiled beach in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parlatuvier:<\/strong> This tiny village isn\u2019t only pretty but also very local<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charloteville and Pirate\u2019s Bay:<\/strong> A medium-sized town, not touristy, from where you can walk to another unspoiled beach named Pirate\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Argyle Falls<\/strong>: The highest falls in Tobago, which you can reach in an easy 20-minute hike. They charge an entry fee of around 10 USD per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough:<\/strong> The capital of Tobago. There isn\u2019t much to do here, but it\u2019s worth checking it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pigeon Point:<\/strong> The closest thing in Tobago to a proper touristy Caribbean beach. I don\u2019t really recommend it, but it\u2019s good to see every facet of Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, on the way back to Castara, I recommend you stop at a local bar named <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Fyu98aLSQSebMpG46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Village Vibes<\/a><\/strong>, right in the center of the island, where you can enjoy a very authentic side of Tobago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">Look for Sue\u2019s Doubles in Tobago. The best doubles we had in Tobago were from Sue\u2019s Doubles, which has quite a few street stalls across the island. Look for the one in Scarborough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roti-trinidad-Tis-is-Trini-roti-792x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roti-trinidad-Tis-is-Trini-roti-792x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"53334\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Roti-trinidad-Tis-is-Trini-roti-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"This is Trini roti\" class=\"wp-image-53334\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is Trini roti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Doubles-Trinidad-This-is-Trini-doubles-788x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Doubles-Trinidad-This-is-Trini-doubles-788x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"53332\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Doubles-Trinidad-This-is-Trini-doubles-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"This is Trini doubles\" class=\"wp-image-53332\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is Trini doubles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13\">Day 4 &#8211; Back to Trinidad and full day around Trinidad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On day 4 of our Trinidad and Tobago trip, we flew to Port of Spain in the early morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After checking in to our hotel, we spend the day driving around the island of Trinidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-tips-A-man-selling-coconut-in-Port-of-Spain-768x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-tips-A-man-selling-coconut-in-Port-of-Spain-768x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-tips-A-man-selling-coconut-in-Port-of-Spain-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A man selling coconut in Port of Spain\" class=\"wp-image-53336\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A man selling coconut in Port of Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Places we visited included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir Temple in the Sea: <\/strong>A Hindu temple built on the sea. There wasn\u2019t anyone there when we visited but it&#8217;s still nice to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dattatreya Mandir Temple:<\/strong> Another Hindu temple, larger and more active than the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maracas Beach:<\/strong> The northern coastline is the prettiest in Trinidad, Maracas being the most popular places for locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try chow at Maracas Lookout:<\/strong> Here, you\u2019ll get amazing views of the area and you\u2019ll also be able to buy chow, which consists of local fruit like mango or pineapple marinated in garlic, salt and coriander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-chow-This-is-the-famous-Trini-chow-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-chow-This-is-the-famous-Trini-chow-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trini-chow-This-is-the-famous-Trini-chow-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This is the famous Trini chow\" class=\"wp-image-53338\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the famous Trini chow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\">Maracas is known for serving the best <strong>Bake &amp; Shark<\/strong>, a Trini fried fish sandwich, too greasy in my opinion, but a typical thing to eat in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spent the evening and night in Port of Spain, in a very busy street called Ariapita, which is packed with all manner of bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Port of Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Port of Spain is definitely not backpacker friendly, most budget accommodation being rooms and apartments run by private owners. Hence, I recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/alicias-lodge.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Alicia\u2019s Lodge<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/alicias-lodge.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget\/mid-range hotel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/culture-roads-inn.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Culture Crossroads Inn<\/a>.<\/strong> Probably the cheapest proper hotel in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/tt\/culture-roads-inn.xu.html?aid=1232728&amp;label=trinidadandtobago_travelguide_en\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#0c3b7c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Check on Booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14\">Day 5 &#8211; Port of Spain and departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our flight to Georgetown (Guyana) was in late afternoon, so we saved the last day to visit Port of Spain properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For breakfast, I recommend going to an area by the sea, where you will find a dozen food stalls serving all sorts of local foods, including <strong>coconut bake with smoked fish<\/strong>, a traditional breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lunch, try <em>roti<\/em> at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/MToc4g8XNMyZx2PD7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prataj Roti Shop<\/a><\/strong>. Roti is another Indian-influenced street food, consisting of roti bread filled with a choice of slow cooked curry, from shrimps to potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to things to see and do in Port of Spain, we walked around Independence Square in downtown &#8211; an area to avoid once it gets dark &#8211; and also Queen&#8217;s Park Savannah and all the colonial buildings along Maraval Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-guide-Colonial-building-in-Port-of-Spain-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-guide-Colonial-building-in-Port-of-Spain-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Trinidad-and-Tobago-travel-guide-Colonial-building-in-Port-of-Spain-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Colonial building in Port of Spain\" class=\"wp-image-53340\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colonial building in Port of Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15\">\u2757 More information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2b8f2b\">\ud83d\udce2 In my <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-resources\/\"><strong>Travel Resources Page<\/strong><\/a> you can find the list of all the sites and services I use to book hotels, tours, travel insurance and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More travel guides from the Americas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/haiti-itinerary\/\">Haiti Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/venezuela-travel\/\">Venezuela Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/canaima\/\">How to visit Angel Falls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/llanos-venezuela\/\">How to visit Los Llanos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-haiti\/\">Haiti Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-three-guyanas\/\">How to travel Three Guianas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PIN-1-Travel-guide-to-Trinidad-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Travel guide to Trinidad\" class=\"wp-image-53315\" style=\"width:450px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost country in the Caribbean. 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