'''Port of Spain''', on the northwest coast of Trinidad island, is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago.

A bustling and friendly city, Port of Spain is a great place to spend a couple of days and is the hub for the Trinidad's famous carnival.

The main shopping area is between Frederick Street and Charlotte Street, running south to Independence Square (Brian Lara Promenade). As well as the bricks-and-mortar shops, there are numerous stalls on the street selling everything from fruit to CDs.

In the evening Independence Square is full of locals '''liming''' - hanging around, chatting to their friends and sampling food from the stalls scattered throughout. Wandering through here is a great way to get a feel for what Trinidad is about.

Get in

By plane

  • American Airlines thumb|Overview of Port of Spain
  • Caribbean Airways
  • British Airways
  • Liat
  • Caladeonina Airways
  • Continental Airlines
  • ...and several others

    By car

    By bus

    By boat

    Get around

    See

    The beaches

    Do

    Learn

    Work

    Buy

    Eat

    Many different styles are available.

    Budget

    A local flour and chick peas delicacy called Doubles (available all over the island, even just outside the airport). There are several stalls on Independence Square can get these for 3TT each - make sure to get their early though as they tend to sell out pretty quickly.

    American fast food chains like Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Burger King (try the totally local fast food chain Royal Castle!)

    Mid-range

    To eateries like Tony Romas (Trincity Mall, 1/2 hr from Piarco Airport)

    Splurge

    To restaurants at hotels like The Trinidad Hilton to the only revolving restaurant in the Caribbean at the Crowne Plaza.

    Just remember Trinidadians and Tobagonians like foods more spicy than North Americans or Europeans! Be careful with the hot sauce, because it is really hot!

    Drink

    Sleep

    Budget

  • Abercromby Inn. 01 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain" phone="868 623-5259" email="aberinn@flowtrinidad.com" fax="868 624-3858" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $27.50" url="http://www.abercrombyinn.com">In the central St.Ann's district of the city</sleep>

  • Barbara Guest House. 3 Nizam Street,St. James, Port Of Spain. 68 622 3580/868 620 7876. ttp://www.geocities.com/barbaraguesthouse. rom $125.00. arbaraguesthouse@yahoo.com.

  • Carnetta's House & Inn. 9 Saddle Road, Maraval, Port of Spain" phone=""868 628 2732 email="info@carnettasinn.com" fax="868 628 7717" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $70" url="http://www.carnettasinn.com"></sleep>

  • Copper Kettle Grille. 6 Edward Street, Port Of Spain" phone="868 625 4381" email="" fax="" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $31" url=""></sleep>

  • D Islands Inn . Anderson Street, St. James. ttp://dislandsinn.com. Private and secure. </sleep>

  • Maracas Bay Hotel. aracas Bay Road" phone="868 669 1914" email="maracasbay@tstt.net.tt" fax="868 669 1643" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $87" url="http://www.maracasbay.com"></sleep>

  • Monique's Guest House. 14-116 Saddle Road, "Port of Spain directions="" phone="868 628 3334" email=""info@moniquestrinidad.com fax="868 622 3232" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $70" url="http://www.moniquestrinidad.com"></sleep>

  • Par May Las Inn. 3 Picton Street, Newtown, " phone="868 628 2008" email="" fax="868 628 4707" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $56" url="http://www.parmaylas.com"></sleep>

  • S&D Guesthouse. La Puerta Court, Diego Martin, Port of Spain" phone="868 684 2494" email="" fax="" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $40" url=""></sleep>

  • Samise Villa Bed & Breakfast. 7 St. Anns Road, St. Anns, Port of Spain" phone="868 682 9589" email="samisevilla@gmail.com" fax="868 369 3836" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $35" url="http://www.samisevillatrinidad.webs.com"></sleep>

  • Tony's Guest House. apnis Drive, Petit Valley" phone="868 763 4230" email="" fax="868 632 0440" checkin="" checkout="" price="From $30" url=""></sleep>

    Mid-range

  • '''Courtyard by Marriott Port of Spain''' A favorite among business and leisure travelers, the Courtyard Port of Spain offers spacious accommodations, free high-speed Internet, a full-service restaurant and other convenient amenities and services. Invaders Bay, Audrey Jeffers Highway - Reservations: 1 868 627 5555 [http://www.marriott.com/POSCY]
  • Splurge

    Contact

    Stay safe

    Trinidad has a bad reputation (it has a shocking high murder rate), but if you are sensible and stick to the main areas, you shouldn't have a problem and will find the locals incredibly friendly. Avoid any ostentations display of wealth, and don't wander down dark backstreets at night on your own, and you shouldn't experience any problems at all.

    Wear sunblock, since Trinidad is very close to the equator.

    Cope

    Get out