The twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, located off the coast of Venezuela, are a lesson in contradiction: large and small, industrial and pristine, developed and not. However, they're part of the same country, share the same spirit, and exist in harmony. On Trinidad, the oil and gas industry are a big part of local life, with sightseeing tours revealing mangrove swamps sitting beside smokestacks. In the capital, Port of Spain, highlights include the House of Parliament (Red House), the Magnificent Seven (a string of impressive colonial houses), Queen's Park Savannah, Maracas Bay, and the Royal Botanical Gardens. The southern end of Trinidad is home to Pitch Lake, which draws travelers with its title of world's largest natural asphalt deposit, while Chaguaramas Boardwalk is also worth a visit for walking, cycling, and swimming. Trinidad is a bastion of untouched Caribbean landscape, ringed with white-sand beaches and dotted with coconut palms. From Scarborough, island landmarks such as Pigeon Peak and Fort King George are easy to access on day trips, while both islands offer plentiful opportunities for birdwatching, with the Asa Wright Nature Centre and the Caroni Bird Sanctuary being top choices for naturalists. And of course, there is the water—sail, swim, dive, and snorkel. Buccoo Reef is a favorite for getting to know the islands' underwater life via glass-bottom boat or through your own snorkel mask.
You should visit Trinidad and Tobago not only to spend time lounging on the country’s many beautiful beaches, but also to check out the rain forests and wetlands. Music lovers won’t want to miss the chance to listen to live calypso performances, a style of music that originated in the country.
...MoreWhile most visitors to Trinidad and Tobago fly into the capital city of Port of Spain in Trinidad, Tobago gets the bulk of the country’s beach-bound tourists. The most popular is Pigeon Point, known for its warm waters and white sands.
...MoreWhile some people visit Trinidad and Tobago as part of a cruise shore excursion, you really need at least five days in the country. This will give you enough time to get a feel for the cultural attractions in Trinidad, with time left over to enjoy the beaches on Tobago.
...MoreThere’s plenty to do at the beaches of Trinidad and Tobago, from lounging on the sands to taking a tour through the waters on a glass-bottom boat. The waters at many of the beaches are ideal for swimming, and you can even swim after dark among glowing bioluminescent plankton.
...MoreThere’s plenty to do in Trinidad at night, from attending live calypso music performances to dancing the night away at a Port of Spain nightclub. Nighttime is also great for checking out the street food scene, and many stalls serving Trinidad’s staple street food, doubles, are open well into the night.
...MoreWhile Trinidad and Tobago is not exactly a budget destination, it is certainly affordable relative to most Caribbean destinations. Here you’ll find plenty of budget-friendly accommodations and you can save a lot by relying on public transportation and eating from the many street food stalls found across the country.
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