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Castara
Two nights in Castara: enough for the beaches, waterfall and village pace. A day-trip from Crown Point or Scarborough works if you drive, but the road is winding and taxis are scarce.
Castara is a quiet fishing village on Tobago's leeward coast with two beaches, a waterfall hike and forested hills. There are no big resorts or nightlife — the draw is slow days, snorkelling and sunset. Most visitors come for 2–3 nights as a break from Crown Point's busier strip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TTD
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, calm seas)
- avoid Jun–Nov (wet season, rougher seas; check for storms)
- Airport
- TAB
- Nights
- 2
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Castara999 ▾
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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 Castara, 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
- SafetyCastara is very safe for tourists; the main risks are the winding road at night, mosquitoes and strong currents at some 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.
- AirportTAB Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (Tobago) (About 1 hour by car via the Northside Road; taxis are scarce…
- Getting aroundCastara is walkable: the two beaches, the waterfall trail and the village centre are all within 15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beer (Stag or Carib)TTD 8–15
- Budget bedSelf-catering apartment (up to 4), a night, per roomTTD 500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomTTD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomTTD 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TTD 350 · Mid TTD 700 · 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
- TAB Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (Tobago) (About 1 hour by car via the Northside Road; taxis are scarce — arrange a driver in advance.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Castara: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
Castara is walkable: the two beaches, the waterfall trail and the village centre are all within 15 minutes on foot. For nearby beaches or Scarborough you need a car or a pre-booked driver — taxis are extremely hard to find here.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Crown Point
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via Northside Road and the Claude Noel Highway, about 1 hour
Beaches, Buccoo Reef and the airport; a full-day trip if you also visit Scarborough on the way.
Scarborough
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via Northside Road, about 40 min
Fort King George, market and ferry terminal; combine with a Crown Point trip.
Charlotteville
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via Northside Road, about 1 hour
Another quiet bay with good snorkelling and the start of the hike to Pirate's Bay.
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.
Castara Bay front
Guesthouses and apartments within steps of the beach; most have kitchens. Book ahead in high season.
Hillside above Castara
Quieter, with views over the bay; a short walk down to the beach.
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 500–900 excl. bed
- High
- TTD 900+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × TTD 500 | TTD 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × TTD 700 | TTD 2,800 |
| Car rental per day (compact, with insurance)1 × TTD 250 · check | TTD 250 |
| Driver from Crown Point or Scarborough, one way1 × TTD 150 · check | TTD 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TTD 420 |
| Trip total≈ TTD 1,155 per person per day, bed included | TTD 4,620 |
2026 estimate in TTD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a local restaurant (fish or chicken with sides) | TTD 40–80 |
| Bottle of beer (Stag or Carib) | TTD 8–15 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | TTD 5–10 |
| Snorkel gear rental (half day)check | TTD 50–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis and buses are very difficult to get in Castara: arrive with your own car or a driver arranged beforehand.
- The road from Scarborough or Crown Point is narrow and winding; allow 40–60 minutes.
- No ATM in the village: bring enough cash from Scarborough or Crown Point.
- Mosquitoes are active at dusk; bring repellent.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire
- 990
- Ambulance
- 811
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Emergency
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- Fire990
- Ambulance811
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Crown Point → Castara by car: about 1 hour; arrange a driver in advance (check)
- Scarborough → Castara by car: about 40 min; no regular bus (check)
Say or show
- Hello / How are you? — Hello (Wah gwan?)
- Thank you — Thank you (Tanks)
- How much? — How much is it? (How much dat?)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (Card okay?)
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach? (Whey de beach?)
Castara has no ATM; bring cash from Scarborough or Crown Point.
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 Castara. 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: Dec–May (dry season, calm seas) · avoid Jun–Nov (wet season, rougher seas; check for storms) · 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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