Top 13 Attractions in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is a relatively small island nation located in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. This country is notable for the fact that it has made tourism its main activity and the main branch of the economy.

Here, nature itself has created literally heavenly conditions for tourists - clean sandy beaches, a favorable climate in which there are no sudden changes in temperature and seasons, lush tropical greenery, and many rare animals. People also did their best by building comfortable hotels and offering travelers an excellent level of service by organizing magnificent carnivals.

Russian tourists traveling to one of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago do not need visas, but they will have to fly through Europe, for example, London or Amsterdam.

What to see in Trinidad and Tobago?

The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a brief description.

Queen Savannah Park

This is the largest park area located in the capital of the state - the city of Port of Spain. It occupies about 1.1 square kilometers. At the same time, Queen Savannah Park is also the oldest park area on all the islands of the Caribbean. The residence of the President of the country, a zoo and a botanical garden are located around the park, so there is something to see here. And the walk itself along the beautiful alleys and lawns will be a real pleasure.

Stollmeyer Castle

The castle is located in the capital of the country - Port of Spain. Thousands of tourists come here every year, attracted by the unusual architecture of Stolmeer and its history. The castle is quite reminiscent of a fortress, which looks like a Scottish fortifications, however, with a wooden floor and roof. You can visit the castle as part of a walk through Queen Savannah Park - it is located on the western side of this park area.

National Academy of Theater Arts

The building, built only in 2009, has a very peculiar, very modern architecture. The National Academy of Theater Arts is the pride of Port of Spain. The area of ​​the building is 40 thousand square meters, the central place is given to the hall, which can accommodate up to 1.5 thousand spectators. Performances are regularly held here, as well as practical classes in theatrical skills.

Entertainment complex MovieTowne

This is the number one entertainment complex in the entire Caribbean. For the first time on the planet, a cinema with ten screens at once was equipped here! In addition, MovieTowne will be a great place for shopping, family vacations, going to a restaurant or just having fun. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants here, as well as a variety of boutiques, so it's better to set aside a whole day for a trip to MovieTowne. Trust me, you won't get bored!

Empire Valley Zoo

This zoo is located in the northern part of Queen Savannah Park. Empower Valley was opened in 1947 and collected a huge number of rare animals that live in the Caribbean. When developing the zoo, all the features of the landscape were taken into account, and conditions were created for animals as close as possible to natural ones. It seems that you are not at the zoo at all, but really in the middle of a tropical forest or savannah.

Parliament building (Red House)

Unlike White, Trinidad and Tobago has its own Red House, the seat of the local parliament is located here. The building was built in the Greek Revival style and became the decoration of Port of Spain. The facade of the building is really red, so the name is quite justified. Part of the decorations and decorations were brought from the UK, and the panels on the ceilings were installed by Italian craftsmen. There is a fountain inside the building.

National Museum and Art Gallery

The complex is located opposite the Port of Spain Memorial Park, was created back in 1892 and is now the main museum of Trinidad and Tobago. The collection of the National Museum and Art Gallery exceeds 10 thousand exhibits. The complex includes seven main galleries, where you can see the artifacts of the first settlers, objects related to the art of carnivals, as well as exhibitions of artists, both famous and emerging.

Money Museum of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago

This is the youngest, but very interesting museum in the country. Founded in 2004, it collected absolutely all the banknotes and coins that have ever been used on the islands as a means of payment. The Museum of Money of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago includes three halls - The History of State Money, The Role of the Central Bank and Money of the World. It is interesting that among the exhibits there are cowrie shells, and gold bars, and Katanga crosses, which were used by the first inhabitants of the islands as money.

Peach Lake

This lake is located near the city of La Brie and is one of the unique natural phenomena. Peach Lake is unique in that, under the influence of tectonic factors, the oil-bearing layers here turn into excellent quality asphalt, which is used in road construction around the world, including in London. Tourists can watch how the finished asphalt is mined. Near the lake is one of the business centers of the country - the city of Point Fotin.

Royal Botanic Garden

Queen Savannah Park is home to the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens with a chic collection of plants from all over the world. Gardens began to be created back in 1818, now they occupy 25 hectares, so the walk can be delayed. The Botanical Garden is open to visitors from 6 am to 6 pm. In the gardens there is also an old cemetery, founded in 1819 and well preserved to this day.

Maracas Bay

A forty-minute drive from the capital of Trinidad is the most popular beach area of ​​the island - Maracas Bay. It is a picturesque arc with a length of 1.85 thousand meters with unusual beaches of soft cream-colored sand. The beaches are lined with palm groves and offer excellent conditions for relaxation. There are especially many tourists here in February and March, when Trinidad has a dry season and you can sunbathe all day.

Caroni Swamp National Park

In Trinidad and Tobago, special attention is paid to eco-tourism, which is gaining popularity. The islands have preserved thousands of species of birds, butterflies, animals, reptiles and insects. Many of them can be found in the Caroni Swamp National Park, which is located near the capital of the country. You can get there by rented car or by bus, as part of an organized tour. The park is known for its large ibis population.

Pigeon Point Beach

This beach is very often found on advertising brochures, postcards and magazines. Pigeon Point is a truly amazing place, a sample of what a chic Caribbean beach should be like. It is located in Bakku Bay, on the island of Tobago. Tourists come here not only to swim and lie on the sand, but also to go kiting and freeriding, or just to watch how more experienced athletes do it. Pigeon Point is great for families.