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Viewpoints in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Lookouts and high points with wide views of bays, forests and islands. Many sit on roadside bends, so pull in safely, and go early or late in the day for the best light.

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About Port of Spain

Port of Spain, officially the City of Port of Spain (also stylized Port-of-Spain), is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's second-largest city after San Fernando and the third largest municipality after Chaguanas and San Fernando. The city has a municipal population of 37,074 (2011 census), an urban population of over 80,000 and visitors/workers of over 250,000. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre and it has been the capital of the island since 1757. It is also an important financial services centre for the Caribbean and is home of many banks. The Port of Spain was founded near the site of the Amerindian fishing village of Cumucurapo ("place of the silk cotton trees"), located in the area today known as Mucurapo, west of the city centre. In 1560, a Spanish garrison was posted near the foot of the Laventille Hills, which today form the city's eastern boundary. Read more about Port of Spain

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Guide to Viewpoints

The North Coast Road in Trinidad has lookouts over Maracas Bay and the north coast, while Lady Chancellor Road and Fort George give views over Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria. In Tobago, Flagstaff Hill near Charlotteville looks out over the islands off the north-east coast.

Some viewpoints have vendors, parking and seating, while others are simple roadside pull-ins. Keep valuables out of sight and avoid isolated spots after dark.

Questions visitors ask

When is the best time to visit?

Early morning and late afternoon give softer light and cooler temperatures. Clear days in the dry season give the longest views.

Is parking available?

At some viewpoints, yes. At roadside lookouts, park fully off the road and watch for traffic on bends.

Are viewpoints free?

Most are free to visit. Some sites inside parks or estates charge an entry fee.

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