Travel guide for visitors, the diaspora and anyone planning a trip
Trinidad and Tobago are two islands with very different rhythms: Trinidad for Carnival, rainforest and a lively food scene, Tobago for quiet bays and reefs. TriniGo lists the beaches, attractions, tour guides, car hire firms and travel agents across both islands, so you can plan the trip and find the people who make it happen.
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Start with what you want to do. Each link opens every listing in that category across Trinidad and Tobago, with a map and reviews.
Zoom in on the north coast, the Chaguaramas peninsula or Tobago's eastern villages to see what is near where you are staying.
A starting list drawn from the places TriniGo visitors look up most. Tap a name for directions, photos and reviews.
The practical bits that catch people out, checked against official sources in October 2026.
Since 17 March 2026, everyone entering or leaving Trinidad and Tobago completes an online Arrival/Departure Card at travel.gov.tt. It is free and can be done up to 72 hours before travel. Keep the QR code receipt on your phone or printed. Visa rules depend on your passport, so check with the Immigration Division before you book.
Caribbean Airlines flies the air bridge between Piarco (POS) in Trinidad and ANR Robinson (TAB) in Tobago, roughly 25 minutes in the air. The inter-island ferry runs between Port of Spain and Scarborough and takes around three hours; check sailings with the operator, TTIT, before you travel. More options are on our transport listings.
The Meteorological Service describes a dry season from January to May and a wet season from June to December. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, and Tobago sits in the path of storms more often than Trinidad. Carnival 2027 falls on 8 and 9 February, and the sea turtle nesting season runs from 1 March to 31 August.
Traffic drives on the left. Visitors with a valid driving permit from a Geneva Convention country can drive for 90 days from arrival, or for the period shown on an International Driving Permit; carry your permit, insurance certificate and passport. Prefer not to drive? Use our car rental and private taxi listings.
For the diaspora
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The same listings cover travel agencies across Trinidad and Tobago, from Port of Spain to Arima and Chaguanas, so you can speak to someone local about flights, packages and documents. Remember to complete the online Departure Card before you leave.
Every beach, attraction, tour guide, car rental firm and travel agency we list. Use the search above to filter by area. Know a place we have missed? Contribute a listing.
The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD). Find banks, ATMs and money transfer agents on our money listings.
Police 999, fire 990, ambulance 811. These are the numbers published by the Ministry of Health and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
From 1 March to 31 August, Matura, Fishing Pond and Grande Rivière are protected nesting beaches and you need a Forestry Division permit to visit them. Go with a local guide and keep lights off near nesting turtles.
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Sign up freeWhen is the best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago?
The dry season, usually January to May, is the most popular time and includes Carnival. The wet season runs from June to December, with the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November. Turtle watching runs from 1 March to 31 August.
How do I get from Trinidad to Tobago?
Fly or take the ferry. Caribbean Airlines operates the air bridge between Piarco and ANR Robinson airports, about 25 minutes in the air. The inter-island ferry between Port of Spain and Scarborough takes around three hours; check sailings with TTIT before you travel.
Do I need to fill in a form before arriving in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. Since 17 March 2026, everyone entering or leaving the country completes a free online Arrival/Departure Card at travel.gov.tt, up to 72 hours before travel, and shows the QR code receipt to immigration and customs officers.
When is Trinidad Carnival 2027?
Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall on 8 and 9 February 2027. Carnival Monday opens with J'Ouvert before dawn. Book flights and accommodation early.
Can visitors drive in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes. A visitor aged 17 or over with a valid driving permit from a Geneva Convention country can drive for 90 days from arrival, or for the period shown on an International Driving Permit. Carry the permit, an insurance certificate and your passport. Traffic drives on the left.
Can I see leatherback turtles nesting?
Yes, during the nesting season from 1 March to 31 August. Matura, Fishing Pond and Grande Rivière are protected beaches, so you need a permit from the Forestry Division. Local guides and conservation groups run evening tours.
What currency is used in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD).
What are the emergency numbers in Trinidad and Tobago?
Police 999, fire 990 and ambulance 811.
