region
Port of Spain and north-west Trinidad
Sleep in Port of Spain and do the north-west in short taxi hops: the Savannah and Woodbrook are 10 minutes away, Maracas Bay is about 45.
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Rules in force · 3
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Trinidad and Tobago government sources before you fly.
- 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.
The capital is the base for most trips in Trinidad. The Savannah, the botanic gardens and Woodbrook are inside the city; the north coast is a day trip over the Northern Range. Traffic is heavy, so leave earlier than you think and take a trusted car after dark.
Where to sleep
Port of Spainsleep base
Downtown, the Savannah, the botanic gardens and Woodbrook.
Maracas Bayday trip
Beach on the north coast; about 45 minutes by taxi.
Night sequences
- 4 nights
- Port of Spain 4, one north coast day
- Do not plan a morning activity before an afternoon flight without a traffic buffer.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracas Bay | Port of Spain | 50 min | unknown | Taxi or driver over the Northern Range; agree the wait and the return. |
Bags between cities
No luggage forwarding culture: keep the big bag at the Port of Spain hotel.