Trinidad Beach Travel Guide

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Scenic panorama near Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
View from Maraca Point, north of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
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Trinidad Beach Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • Beach bums: Be prepared to drive a lot to get to Trinidad's best sands—most are undeveloped and off-the-beaten path.
  • One of the island's most popular beaches, Maracas Bay, is on North Coast Road about a half-hour from Port-of-Spain. It's in a protected cove lined with mountains and swaying palms. Expect it to be busy on weekends, and swimmers should watch out for the strong currents.
  • May to September is the best time for swimming in Trinidad, as currents are not as strong this time of year (just keep on eye on any hurricanes in the region).
  • May through September is also popular for watching the hundreds of turtles nesting along Trinidad's northeast coast: leatherbacks, loggerheads, green turtles, hawksbills, and olive ridleys—some can weigh up to 2,000 pounds.

Beach Overview: Trinidad, Tobago and Trinidad

By Matt Link
Far from a sleepy Caribbean isle, bustling and cosmopolitan Trinidad is one of the most modern spots in the region. It's a mere seven miles off the coast of Venezuela, and at over 1,800 square miles it's much larger than its quieter sibling, Tobago. Yes, you'll have to make your way through the shopping centers, fast-food joints, loud nightlife, and traffic jams of the capital, Port-of-Spain, to get to the island's untouched wilderness, but it's gorgeous once you find it. Moreover, the isle's large population of over 1.2 million is a fascinating mix of Syrians, Chinese, Americans, Europeans, East Indians, Parsees, Madrasis, Venezuelans, and the last of the original Amerindian settlers of the island. Trinidad is also quite prosperous, since it's one of the biggest exporters of oil in the Western Hemisphere, and it also has the source of most of the world's asphalt—the huge 114-acre Pitch Lake. Read More

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Salybia Nature Resort and Spa

13 3/4 Mile Post, Toco Main Road
Salybia Village, Matura Map

Distance: 20.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Maracas Bay Hotel

Maracas Bay
Maracas Bay

Distance: 22.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0

Le Grande Almandier

2 Hosang Street
Grande Riviere Map

Distance: 26.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Maracas Bay

expert favorite attraction
North Coast Road
North Coast, Trust Territories

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Trinidad & Tobago Sightseeing Tours

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165A Western Main Road, St. James
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Distance: 26.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Sans Souci

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located in Saint David


Distance: 13.4 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Other Smaller Airports near Trinidad

Distance (mi.)
Port Of Spain/Trinidad Piarco International Airport 20.9 map
Grenada Point Salines International Airport 112.1 map
Maturin Quiriquire Airport 140.5 map

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Trinidad Vacation Rentals

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Laze Daze Villa

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oceanfront, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Rainbow Villa

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $300

Villa Eternity with Exotic Views of the Caribbean

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV
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