Piarco International Airport 15 min
Queen's Park Savannah (21 min) Expansive, verdant park with recreational spaces, botanical gardens, Victorian homes & a museum. Fort George (31 min) 1804 fort with original cannons on display & sweeping views over Port of Spain & the Gulf of Paria. Gaspar Grande (1 hr 3) Laid-back sandy stretch in a crescent-shaped bay known for its calm water, backed by wooded hills. Caroni Swamp (15 min) Large, coastal area of mangroves, marshes & lagoons with a bird sanctuary offering boat tours. National Museum & Art Gallery (22 min) Opened in 1892, this museum features exhibits on art, natural history, social history & more. Nanan's Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tours (13 min) Emperor Valley Zoo (23 min) Zoo with giraffes, tigers, various primates, giant tortoises, birds & other animals. Las Cuevas Bay (1 hr 3) Maracas Beach (52 min) This popular beach with a number of facilities features quiet waters due to the size of its bay. Maracas Waterfall (25 min) Outdoor recreation Royal Botanic Gardens (25 min) Serene botanical gardens popular for picnics & photography, with hiking trails & diverse trees. Caroni Bird Sanctuary (15 min) Largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad & Tobago, home to 100+ bird species & offering boat tours. Yerette - Home of the Hummingbird (18 min) Mount St. Benedict Abbey (14 min) Established in 1912, this active Benedictine monastery features a seminary, a guest house & more. Northern Mountain Range (1 hr 24) Rainforest, mountain, birdwatching, and forest |