Top Things to do in Trinidad and Tobago
Top Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago
- 1. Blue Waters Inn
- 2. Hyatt Regency Trinidad
- 3. Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort
- 4. Tropikist Beach Hotel Limited
- 5. Courtyard By Marriott Port Of Spain
- 6. Starfish Tobago Resort
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trincity Trinidad Airport
- 8. Radisson Hotel Trinidad
- 9. Coco Reef Resort & Spa
- 10. Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
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Things to do in Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago: The Best Nature & Parks
This tiny twin island republic offers an enticing mix of cultural activities and eco adventure. Located just off the tip of Venezuela, lively Trinidad, the larger of the two, boasts energetic nightlife in modern capital Port-of-Spain. Driving on the North Coast Road reveals lush forest and breathtaking views. Tobago, two hours away by fast ferry, is comparatively serene. Azure seas contrast with pale pink sands and golden sunsets. Protected rainforest and stunning coral reefs complete this paradise.
Restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago
1. Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
This mountainous rainforest covers the length of the island and is home to an incredible amount of biological diversity.
Reviewed By onlybahydeawackroads
If you're going to hit any of the trails on the Main Ridge and want an excellent guide give Darlington Chance a call. He's the President of the Tobago Tour Guide's Association and up on all recent efforts regarding conservation and effects of climate change in Tobago. Whether it's flora, fauna or Tobago's history he's the man. They call him Tortoise (tor-toyz) - he moves slowly, sees everything and knows the history. Reach him at 1 868 318 8034
2. Shurland Nature Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By KathrynT - Rotherham, United Kingdom
We stopped off here in our round the island trip and was greeted by a very lovely lady. We spent quite a while admiring the many hummingbirds visiting ...I got lots of photos and videos too! A lovely spot to take a break. She also showed us the resident snake in the little wooden cabin....up in the roof!
3. Pigeon Point Beach
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4.5 based on 1,258 reviews
Tobago's most popular beach. Located in the south west of the island. It is easily accessible from the airport and many hotels. A host of activities makes it easy to spend an entire day at the facility and still have all your needs met. A variety of restaurants, bars, water sports and shopping awaits you. Or just relax at the beach which is patrolled by life guards. Pigeon Point Heritage Park features an iconic thatch roof jetty that is reminiscent of an unspoilt Caribbean and relaxed way of life. Lose yourself in the beauty of the park and then find yourself in the serenity of your surroundings. A must do while you are in Tobago.
Reviewed By 23Diane - Dartmouth, Canada
Spent a day on Pigeon Point Beach. Loved it. The sand is like powder, the colour of the water is an incredible turquoise blue, there are great washroom facilities (all included in the park entrance fee), and great places to eat/drink. I HIGHLY recommend spending some time at Pigeon Point. You can also take glass-bottom boat tours from the pier out to the reef for snorkeling and to Nylon Pool and No Man’s Land. (We did that on a separate day and loved it.)
4. Chacachacare
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
This mysterious, uninhabited island, once the site of a colony of lepers run by a group of nuns, is only five miles off the northwest coast of Trinidad.
Reviewed By OETT19 - Trinidad, Caribbean
You will need to take a boat to get to the island from Trinidad. This island is filled with activities. First, you can take a hike up to the lighthouse where you can view Venezuela. The hike is a little hard because you have to go up hill, but coming down will be easier because you would be going down hill. The beaches are lovely and great for swimming. This is a must visit.
5. Maracas Beach
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4.5 based on 1,800 reviews
This popular beach spot fulfills the fantasy of the ideal Caribbean beach, but is just as famous for the scenic rainforest drive that must be made to reach it.
Reviewed By aval669
Always a blast. The most popular beach on the island. It's absolutely beautiful. Go for a walk, have something to eat, dance all under the watchful eyes of the skilled life guards. Just go, you won't regret it.
6. Tobago Forest Reserve
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Established in 1763 to combat European deforestation of the island, this was the Western Hemisphere's first forest reserve.
Reviewed By 824catherine - Leintwardine, United Kingdom
We met Fitzroy at the Forest Reserve Centre. He took us in a brilliant walk through the forest . His enthusiasm was contagious.. his knowledge of the wildlife and birds in particular was incredible. A bird watchers delight. He also was informative about Tobago and the politics around the island. His passion and knowledge of cricket was fantastic. After the walk we went to his niece house for a lovely home cooked meal. Some of the best food this holiday. Throughly recommend Fitzroy Quamina.
7. Paria Falls
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
One of the island's more stunning waterfalls.
Reviewed By trishbernzy
paria is brautiful. it's a good workout with gorgeous views and beaches along the way and then the falls :-) yes u can access the falls frm d beach. about 3hr walk each way if u take yr time and sum pics and stuff. take d detour to turtle rock - the views r worth it.
8. Arnos Vale Reef
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Stingray sightings are common at this shallow reef.
Reviewed By Motmotlodge - Manchester, United Kingdom
I was there last week, crystal clear water, great snorkelling and a turtle was in the bay. Had a great time.
9. La Brea Pitch Lake
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
This 100-acre lake releases asphalt from the depths below and is the largest natural asphalt lake in the world.
Reviewed By RossBlake - Cranbrook, Canada
The Pitch Lake in La Brea is a surprising place to visit. What I thought would be a weird oddity to visit as part of a day trip on the island, it turned out to be a highlight and a definitely a recommendation. The lake is known as the largest natural bitumen deposit in the world. While being a tourist attraction, it’s also actively mined for bitumen for roads and a unique ecosystem for wildlife. Pitch from the lake has been mined in some way or another for 500 years, from waterproofing of boats to kerosene production to road bitumen/asphalt. I visited the lake as part of a day trip with Sensational Tours and Transport (can’t recommend more!). We arrived at the lake and were set up with a guide called Daniel, a humorous older gentleman with a wealth of knowledge and a dry wit. We were informed that our feet would be wet, then on pitch in the sun, so we should wear the crocs provided. We waded out onto the lake and traversed the faults where fresh pitch was rising as a liquid before cooling. Daniel explained the history of the site and the extent of the mining being undertaken. We were joined along the way by a local village dog on our journey and watched as an osprey had a meal on the tar. Daniel peeled a layer of tar “skin” to highlight the drying process. He also found fresh liquid tar and used a stick to show the viscosity, producing a ribbon. Daniel found methane vents to flare with a lighter, showing how much gas is surfacing. He also told us about the otters waiting in the reeds to hijack birds landing to feed. We spent over an hour on the lake, witnessing spontaneous combustion under cashew trees to bubbling pitch. The cost was TTD$30 each and well worth the drive!
10. Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Ideally, reservations for visiting must be made at least a week in advance. Our guided Nature Walks are about one and a half hours long and are conducted at 9:30am and 1pm during weekdays and 10:30am and 1pm during weekends. The Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust was founded in 1966. We are a national, not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to Environmental Education, Public Awareness and the research, breeding and re-introduction into the wild of locally endangered waterfowl species and other wetland birds. As an inland, freshwater habitat encompassing approximately 32 hectares and 2 lakes, we are uniquely situated within a major petro-chemical and oil-refining complex, making it the only one in the world.
Reviewed By sjnielsen
Nice for family time, picnic nature walks and bird watching... very nice for photos also a must to your things to do in trinidad and tobago
