ABOUT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Trinidad & Tobago,
the home of the Steelpan, is located just seven miles off the coast of Venezuela.
These two islands are one country with a distinct culture, yet each has its own personality. The population is on average
1.7 Million people.
Trinidad is busy and industry-focused,
while Tobago is serene, tranquil and relaxing . The islands are renowned for their warm climate, friendly
and hospitable people, magnificent beaches, natural wonders and cultural festivals.
Trinidad
The capital of Trinidad is Port of Spain. It boasts a myriad of shopping venues, businesses, towering buildings, hotels, and restaurants. The Queen's Park
Savannah, Emperor Valley Zoo, Botanical
Gardens and Colonial-Styled Mansions
stand as a testimony of the beauty of the island. Other wonderful
sites include the Aripo Caves, Hollis Reservoir and the Asa Wright Nature Centre, both famous for bird watching, the
Paria Waterfall among many others, popular as a hiking ground. Also you
can visit one of the natural wonders of the world- the Pitch Lake in La Brea. While here you can also take part in viewing another wonder that occurs at only one time of the year;
Leatherback Turtle Watching.
Trinidad's rich history can be experienced at such popular historical sites like Fort
George, the Chaguaramas Military History
and Aviation Museum, and the River Estate Water Wheel, Gasparee limestone caves, Toco Lighthouse,
and the Lopinot Museum.
Map of Trinidad
