Beaches and River Spots in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago

From the surf at Maracas and Las Cuevas to quiet Tobago bays and cool river pools in the Northern Range, these are the places to swim, lime and cool off. Check the sea and the weather before you go, and swim where lifeguards are on duty.

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About Point Fortin

Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, is the smallest borough in Trinidad and Tobago. Located on the southwestern peninsula of Trinidad, approximately 32 kilometres southwest of San Fernando in the historic county of Saint Patrick, it covers roughly 25 square kilometres with a population of approximately 20,235 people. Once a quiet agricultural community defined by cocoa and coconut estates, Point Fortin was transformed in 1907 when Trinidad Oilfields Limited sank its first oil well on the La Fortunée Estate. The petroleum industry reshaped the town into a major oil-producing hub, culminating in its inauguration on 30 April 1980 as the first Republic Borough in the history of Trinidad and Tobago. After economic recession in the 1980s, the establishment of Atlantic LNG in the mid-1990s revitalised the borough. Today, its four-train liquefaction facility is one of the world's largest LNG operations. Point Fortin is culturally renowned for its annual Borough Day celebrations, headlined by Pan on the Move, a steelband road festival drawing tens of thousands of spectators each year. The borough's identity remains deeply rooted in its oil heritage and the resilience of its people. Read more about Point Fortin

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Guide to Beaches and River Spots

Trinidad's north coast beaches face the Caribbean Sea and can have strong waves and currents. Many of Tobago's bays on the Caribbean side are calmer, while its Atlantic coast is rougher. River spots, such as pools and waterfalls in the Northern Range, are popular for a cool dip and a family river lime.

Facilities vary a lot. Busy beaches may have car parks, changing rooms, showers and food stalls, while remote bays and rivers have nothing, so bring water and food and take your rubbish home. Weekends and public holidays are the busiest times.

Questions visitors ask

Are there lifeguards?

Some of the busiest beaches, including Maracas, Las Cuevas, Tyrico and Blanchisseuse, have lifeguards on duty at set times. Many beaches and all river spots have none, so swim with care and never swim alone.

Is it safe to swim in rivers?

Rivers can rise very quickly after heavy rain, even when it is not raining where you are. Stay out of rivers and away from waterfalls during and after heavy rain, especially in the rainy season from June to December.

When is the best time to go?

The dry season, from January to May, usually brings calmer weather. Go early in the day for parking and shade, and check the marine and weather alerts before you set out.

Do I have to pay?

Most beaches are free to visit. Some charge for parking, changing rooms or showers, so keep some cash with you.