Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Description
View cruises with Trinidad, Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad, the birthplace of steel pan and calypso music, is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant and interesting destinations. The island and its capital city, Port of Spain, are both industrial and cosmopolitan. In fact, Trinidad and Tobago is the largest oil exporter in the Western Hemisphere and one of the most industrialized nations in the West Indies. About the size of Delaware, the island of Trinidad boasts a profusion of floral growth and an incredibly diverse population. Once a prime destination for business travelers, it is now becoming a serious vacation destination. There is plenty to see here, from the Asa Wright Nature Center, devoted to naturalists and bird watchers, to the more traditional tourist attractions like the Queen's Park Savannah, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Magnificent Seven, a strand of impressive colonial houses reflecting Trinidad's unique heritage. Port of Spain serves as your gateway to this lush tropical island with echoes of its colonial past.
Points of Interest
- Port of Spain
- Queen's Park Savannah
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary
- Asa Wright Nature Center
- Maracas Bay
- Mt. St. Benedict's Monastery
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Maracas Waterfall
More about Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago Points of Interest
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Port of Spain -
The capital of Trinidad, Port of Spain is the hub of Trinidad's booming economy and the center of Trinidad's rich cultural life, with art galleries, panyards, theatres, and endless clubs and bars.
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Queen's Park Savannah -
This park covers an area of 400 acres and was formerly a large sugar estate. Today, it's home to many of the country's most exciting events, including Carnival, as well as cultural and international concerts.
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Caroni Bird Sanctuary -
Just south of Port of Spain lies the Caroni Bird Sanctuary, a series of mangrove-lined waterways and lakes, the nesting location of the stunning Scarlet Ibis, the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Asa Wright Nature Center -
Formerly a cocoa and coffee plantation, its 193 acres is now Trinidad's most renowned bird sanctuary and eco center.
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Maracas Bay -
The rolling waves of the Caribbean Sea, coconut trees and the famous local delicacy, fried 'Bake and Shark,' make Maracas Bay Trinidad's most popular beach.
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Mt. St. Benedict's Monastery -
Perched 800 feet up, the oldest Benedictine monastery in the Caribbean promises breathtaking views of the Caroni plains and 600 acres of nature trails, as well as an art gallery, studio and café.
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Royal Botanical Gardens -
The Royal Botanical Gardens is home to several varieties of tropical and sub-tropical trees, along with trees from India, Burma and South America.
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Maracas Waterfall -
Standing nearly 300 feet tall, a short walk will bring you to a cascade of mini waterfalls with two large pools suitable for bathing, but it's more spectacular during the rainy season.
