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Point Fortin
Spend half a day in Point Fortin for Pitch Lake and a beach; add one night if you want a local hotel stay.
Point Fortin is a small southern town on Trinidad, best visited as a half‑day stop to see Pitch Lake and the quiet beaches, with a night possible in a modest guesthouse.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TTD
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- 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 Point Fortin999 ▾
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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 Point Fortin, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic when crossing roads and keep an eye on personal belongings on beaches.
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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 1.5 h drive north of Point Fortin).
- Getting aroundWalk in town; maxi‑taxi from San Fernando costs TT$7–12; PTSC bus from the San Fernando wharf (ticket pre‑purchase required).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealDoubles (street food)TT$5–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Maxi‑taxi (San Fernando ↔ Point Fortin)TT$6–12
- Metro or bus ridePTSC bus ticketTT$5
- Budget bedHostel bunk, a night, per personTTD 150
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomTTD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomTTD 750
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TTD 250 · Mid TTD 400 · High TTD 800
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 1.5 h drive north of Point Fortin)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Point Fortin: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
Walk in town; maxi‑taxi from San Fernando costs TT$7–12; PTSC bus from the San Fernando wharf (ticket pre‑purchase required).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Fernando
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Maxi‑taxi from Point Fortin, about TT$6, 15 min ride
Larger market and more dining options.
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.
South Western Court
Small hotel in the town centre, basic rooms.
Cinnamon House
Guest house with a few rooms, quiet residential area.
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
- TT$250–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- TT$400–600 excl. bed
- High
- TT$800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × TTD 500 | TTD 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × TTD 400 | TTD 800 |
| Maxi‑taxi San Fernando ↔ Point Fortin (round trip)2 × TTD 12 · check | TTD 24 |
| PTSC bus ticket (single)2 × TTD 5 · check | TTD 10 |
| Seamoss Punch2 × TTD 5 | TTD 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TTD 134 |
| Trip total≈ TTD 739 per person per day, bed included | TTD 1,478 |
2026 estimate in TTD; flights and inter‑island ferry excluded.
Prices of common things
| Doubles (street food) | TT$5–7 |
| Coconut water | TT$3–4 |
| Seamoss Punch | TT$5 |
| Maxi‑taxi (San Fernando ↔ Point Fortin) | TT$6–12 |
| PTSC bus ticket | TT$5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets must be bought in advance; check schedules at the terminal.
- Beach access can be limited at high tide; verify tide times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 990
- Ambulance
- 811
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire990
- Ambulance811
Embassy
US consulate in Port of Spain; other embassies in Port of Spain.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- San Fernando → Point Fortin, maxi‑taxi: about TT$7–12, 15 min (check)
- PTSC bus San Fernando → Point Fortin: about TT$5, 20 min (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 Point Fortin. 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: Nov–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at South Western Court for a base to explore nearby beaches.
- Use PTSC bus for cheap regional travel if extending to other south‑west towns.
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