Trinidad and Tobago is a relatively small island state, located in the Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. This country is notable for the fact that it has made tourism its main activity and the main branch of the economy.
Here, nature itself has created literally heavenly conditions for tourists - clean sandy beaches, a favorable climate in which there are no sudden changes in temperature and seasons, lush tropical greenery, and many rare animals. People also did their best by building comfortable hotels and offering travelers an excellent level of service by organizing lavish carnivals.
Russian tourists traveling to one of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago do not need visas, but they will have to fly through Europe, for example, London or Amsterdam.
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What to see in Trinidad and Tobago?
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Queen Savannah Park
This is the largest park area located in the capital of the state - the city of Port of Spain. It covers about 1.1 square kilometers. At the same time, Queen Savannah Park is also the oldest park area on all the islands of the Caribbean. Around the park are the residence of the President of the country, a zoo and a botanical garden, so there is something to see here. And the walk itself along the beautiful alleys and lawns will be a real pleasure.
Stollmeyer Castle
The castle is located in the capital of the country - Port of Spain. Thousands of tourists come here every year, attracted by the unusual architecture of Stolmeer and its history. The castle is quite reminiscent of a fortress, which outwardly resembles Scottish defensive structures, however, with a wooden floor and a roof. You can visit the castle as part of a walk through Queen Savannah Park - it is located in the western side of this park area.
National Academy of Theater Arts
The building, built only in 2009, has a very peculiar, very modern architecture. The National Academy of Performing Arts is the pride of Port of Spain. The area of the building is 40 thousand square meters, the central place is reserved for a hall that can accommodate up to 1.5 thousand spectators. Performances are regularly held here, as well as practical theater lessons.
Entertainment complex MovieTowne
This is the number one entertainment complex in the entire Caribbean. For the first time on the planet, it was here that a cinema was equipped with ten screens at once! In addition, MovieTowne is a great place for shopping, family holidays, dining out or just having fun. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, as well as a variety of boutiques, so it's better to set aside a whole day for a hike in MovieTowne. Believe me, you will not get bored!
Empower Valley Zoo
This zoo is located in the northern part of Queen Savannah Park. Empower Valley was discovered in 1947 and has collected a huge number of rare animals found in the Caribbean. When developing the zoo, all the features of the landscape were taken into account, and conditions for the animals were created as close as possible to natural ones. It seems that you are not in a zoo at all, but really in the middle of a rainforest or savannah.
Parliament building (Red House)
Unlike White, Trinidad and Tobago has its own Red House, the seat of the local parliament is located here. The building was built in the style of the Greek Revival and became a decoration of the Port of Spain. The facade of the building is really red, so the name is justified. Some of the decorations and decorations were brought from Great Britain, and the panels on the ceilings were installed by Italian craftsmen. There is a fountain inside the building.
National Museum and Art Gallery
The complex is located opposite the Port of Spain Memorial Park, was created back in 1892 and is now the main museum of Trinidad and Tobago. The collection of the National Museum and Art Gallery exceeds 10 thousand exhibits. The complex includes seven main galleries, where you can see artifacts of the first settlers, objects related to the art of carnivals, as well as exhibitions of artists, both famous and emerging.
Money Museum of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
This is the youngest, but very interesting museum in the country. Founded in 2004, it has collected absolutely all banknotes and coins that have ever been used on the islands as a means of payment. The Trinidad and Tobago Central Bank Money Museum includes three rooms - The History of State Money, The Role of the Central Bank, and World Money. It is interesting that among the exhibits there are cowrie shells, gold bars, and Katanga crosses, which were used by the first inhabitants of the islands as money.
Lake Peach Lake
This lake is located near the city of La Brie and is one of the unique natural phenomena. Peach Lake is unique in that, under the influence of tectonic factors, oil-bearing layers here are transformed into excellent quality asphalt, which is used in road construction around the world, including in London. Tourists can watch the finished asphalt being mined. Near the lake is one of the country's business centers - the city of Point Photin.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen Savannah Park is home to the most beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens with a gorgeous collection of plants from all over the planet. The gardens began to be created back in 1818, now they occupy 25 hectares, so the walk can take a long time. The Botanical Garden is open to visitors from six in the morning until six in the evening. In the gardens there is also an old cemetery, founded in 1819 and well preserved to this day.
Maracas Bay
A forty-minute drive from the capital of Trinidad is the island's most popular beach area, Maracas Bay. It is a picturesque arc with a length of 1.85 thousand meters with unusual beaches made of sand of a delicate cream color. The beaches are lined with palm groves and offer excellent conditions for relaxation. There are especially many tourists here in February and March, when it is dry season in Trinidad and you can sunbathe all day.
Caroni Swamp National Park
In Trinidad and Tobago, special attention is paid to eco-tourism, which is gaining popularity. The islands are home to thousands of species of birds, butterflies, animals, reptiles and insects. Many of them can be found in the Karoni Swamp National Park which is located not far from the capital of the country. You can get there by rented car or by bus, as part of an organized excursion. The park is known for its large population of ibises.
Pigeon Point Beach
This beach is very common in advertising brochures, postcards and magazines. Pigeon Point is a truly stunning place, a paragon of exactly what a chic Caribbean beach should be. It is located in the Bay of Bakku, on the island of Tobago. Tourists come here not only to swim and lie on the sand, but also to do kiter and freeride, or just watch how more experienced athletes do it. Pigeon Point is great for families.
