Port of Spain
Travel Guide Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad Port of Spain
Introduction
Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, on the island of Trinidad. The city serves primarily as a retail, administrative and financial services centre. It is also a major Caribbean shipping hub, exporting agricultural products and asphalt.
Neighbourhoods
- Downtown
- Laventille and Gonzales
- Belmont
- North of downtown
- Woodbrook
- St. Clair
- St. James and Mucurapo
- Queen's Park Savannah
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
The climate is tropical, with mostly warm/hot and humid conditions and temperatures around 30 °C during the day and around or slightly above 20 °C. There are two seasons annually: the dry season for the first six months of the year, and the wet season in the second half of the year. Winds are predominantly from the northeast and are dominated by the northeast trade winds. Unlike most of the other Caribbean islands, Port of Spain's southern location means they are generally not within the hurricane zone, and rarely suffer from hurricane damage.
Getting There
By Plane
Flights arrive at Port of Spain's Piarco International Airport (POS), 27 kilometres from Port of Spain. Operated by First Citizens Bank, Trinidad Piarco Airport is home to a single bank that comes complete with bureau de change services and ATM machines. Around 10 airlines serve Trinidad, with destinations being Caracas, Miami, San Juan, London, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Barbados, Fort Lauderdale, Georgetown (Guyana), Sint Maarten, Kingston, New York, Paramaribo, Toronto, Houston, Isla Margarita, Panama City, Atlanta, Curacao, Grenada and Saint Vincent.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Ferries run between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, between Port of Spain, Trinidad and Scarborough, Tobago. Cost of the ferry is TT$ 50 one-way for the fast ferry and TT$37.50 for the conventional ferry. Fast ferry sailing time is under 2 hours. The conventional ferry takes 5 1/2 hours. Schedules change frequently, and can be found at the Port of Port-of-Spain website.
Getting Around
A high-definition PDF map can be found by following this link
By Car
By Public Transport
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Inn | 34 Norfolk Street, Belmont | Guesthouse | 68 |
| The Royal Palm Suite Hotel | 7 Saddle Road Maraval | Hotel | - |
| L'Orchidee Boutique Hotel | 3 Coblentz Gardens | Hotel | - |
| Monique's Guest House | 114-116 Saddle Road Maraval, Trinidad, W.I. | Guesthouse | 100 |
| brahmabhuta guesthouse | 5 waterbridge road blue range diego martin | Apartment | - |
| Pearl's Guest House | # 3&4 Victoria Square East Port Spain | Guesthouse | 92 |
| Coblentz Inn Boutique Hotel | 44 Coblentz Avenue Cascade | Hotel | - |
| Two Seasons Guesthouse | 38 Carlton Ave, st. James, Port of Spain.Trinidad | Guesthouse | 71 |
| The Little Inn | 41 Picton Street, New Town | Hostel | 86 |
| Miracle Healing Inn | 13-15 Woodford Street, New Town | Hostel | - |
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