I have visited Trinidad & Tobago a few times, but had never spent a great amount of time in the capital city of Port of Spain.
As I was staying at the Kapok hotel, right on the edge of the Queen’s Park Savannah this time, I was in a prime location to truly experience the city. We spent our days on excursions outside of the city but would return in the evening for dinners and drinks.
It was nice to finally see some new neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the city, as well as a few old favourites.
Port of Spain is pretty typical of most large Caribbean cities; noisy, bustling and always on the go. However, these aspects are countered by vast parks, beautiful gardens and friendly locals.
Queen’s Royal College, Trinidad’s most prestigious school
Hungry iguana stealing Roti
The Archbishop’s House is made of Irish marble and red granite, and is the home of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Post of Spain.
Whitehall, a Venetian-style palazzo, is now the Prime Minister’s residence.
Killarney House, part of the Magnificent Seven, is made of brick and limestone.
One of my favourite places in Port of Spain is the Lady Young Road Lookout.
With a panoramic view of the entire city and surrounding area, including the sparkling Gulf of Paria, it is the best view in town.
On a clear day you can even see Venezuela.
National Academy for Performing Arts
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This trip was made possible by Trinidad & Tobago.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Great pics Seattle! gave me a glimpse into a place I haven’t seen much about 🙂
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Thanks, Liz! That’s what I like to hear 😀
Havent’ heard much about it either would love to go
Great blog! You should come back for carnival next year!
I’ve been wanting to for years now! Hopefully next year 😀
Very good blog and great pictures. I love traveling, it’s a shame I can not travel as much as I would like, I envy you
I’m from Trinidad, but haven’t been back in years!. It was nice seeing your pictures and remembering some of the places I know.
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Me and my better half planned to move to Spain in the Canaries next year. We were thinking about where to move whether Tenerife or Gran Canaria. But I like Gran Canaria more because the place seems wonderful like what I read in this article here in http://www.canaryislandsinfo.co.uk/tenerife/places/los-cristianos/... . Is there any advice you can give me on this two-island? Thanks