Port of Spain
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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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. 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 parts of the Caribbean, 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
Port of Spain's Piarco International Airport (POS), 27 km / 17 miles from Port of Spain is the main gateway. It has connections to many Caribbean Islands and destinations throughout Latin America.
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 | 73 |
| The Royal Palm Suite Hotel | 7 Saddle Road Maraval | Hotel | - |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Learn
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