Major city · Trinidad and Tobago
Chaguaramas
Half-day trip from Port of Spain for the beach, a hike and a boat ride; not a base unless you have your own wheels and want quiet.
Chaguaramas is a forested peninsula 20 km west of Port of Spain, with a national park, a popular beach at Macqueripe Bay and boat access to the Five Islands. Traffic on the single road in and out is heavy; most visitors come for a few hours of nature and water sports, then return to the capital.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TTD
- Best months
- Jan–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, rough seas)
- Airport
- POS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Check entry rules for your passport with the Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Division before you fly; visa-required nationals apply for an e-visa online.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians: leave it at home.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Leatherback turtle nesting beaches have seasonal access rules: visit with a licensed guide or permit.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Violent crime is concentrated in parts of Port of Spain and the east–west corridor: read your government's list of areas to avoid and move by car after dark.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chaguaramas999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chaguaramas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); US dollars are accepted in some tourist places but are scarce to change back.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- SIM or eSIMbmobile (TSTT) and Digicel sell SIMs at Piarco and malls; bring your passport.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but supply is irregular in places; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 115 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- SafetyChaguaramas is generally safe during the day.
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- RestroomsIn malls, restaurants and hotels; few public toilets.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 990 fire · 811 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMuch of Trinidad shuts on Carnival Monday and Tuesday and on Sundays.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPOS Piarco International Airport (About 45–60 min by car via Port of Spain, depending on traffic).
- Getting aroundCar or taxi is the only practical way; the Western Main Road is the single route.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLunch at a beachside stallTTD 40–80
- BeerBeer at a barTTD 10–20
- Budget bedGuesthouse or self-catering apartment, a night, per roomTTD 400
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or self-catering apartment, a night, per roomTTD 600
- High-end bedGuesthouse or self-catering apartment, a night, per roomTTD 1,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TTD 300 · Mid TTD 600 · High TTD 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- POS Piarco International Airport (About 45–60 min by car via Port of Spain, depending on traffic)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chaguaramas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or taxi is the only practical way; the Western Main Road is the single route. No public transport inside the peninsula. Bicycle possible but hilly.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maracas Bay
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via North Coast Road, about 45 min
Famous beach with bake and shark stalls.
Diego Martin
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 15 min
Restaurants and local services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chaguaramas peninsula
A few guesthouses and self-catering apartments; quiet but isolated without a car.
Port of Spain
Most visitors stay here and day-trip; 30–45 min drive each way.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TTD 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- TTD 500–1,000 excl. bed
- High
- TTD 1,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or self-catering apartment1 × 1 night × TTD 600 | TTD 600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × TTD 600 | TTD 1,200 |
| Taxi from Port of Spain, one way1 × TTD 150 · check | TTD 150 |
| Boat trip to Five Islands, per person2 × TTD 200 · check | TTD 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TTD 235 |
| Trip total≈ TTD 1,293 per person per day, bed included | TTD 2,585 |
2026 estimate in TTD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi Port of Spain → Chaguaramascheck | TTD 150–250 |
| Boat trip to Five Islandscheck | TTD 200–400 per person |
| Lunch at a beachside stall | TTD 40–80 |
| Beer at a bar | TTD 10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy traffic on the Western Main Road on weekday mornings and evenings.
- Macqueripe Bay can get crowded on weekends and public holidays.
- No ATM in Chaguaramas; bring cash.
- Boat trips to the Five Islands depend on weather and operator availability — check ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 990
- Ambulance
- 811
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire990
- Ambulance811
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Port of Spain → Chaguaramas: TTD 150–250, about 30–45 min (check)
- Boat trip to Five Islands: TTD 200–400 per person (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chaguaramas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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