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Trinidad and Tobago

Two islands, two moods: Trinidad's carnival energy and world-class birdwatching, Tobago's laid-back reefs and rainforest. The Caribbean's most cultured double act.

  • Currency $ Trinidad And Tobago Dollar ($)
  • Language English
  • Best time December – May
  • Visa Visa-free (up to 90 days)
Why visit

Why Trinidad and Tobago

Two islands, two moods: Trinidad's carnival energy and world-class birdwatching, Tobago's laid-back reefs and rainforest. The Caribbean's most cultured double act.

  • Trinidad Carnival — steelpan, calypso and soca
  • Maracas Bay and bake and shark
  • Caroni scarlet-ibis sanctuary and Asa Wright
  • Tobago's reefs and the Nylon Pool
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Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean nation of striking contrasts. Trinidad pulses with the energy of Carnival, the birthplace of steelpan and calypso, alongside surprising natural riches. Tobago offers a slower rhythm of coral reefs and rainforest calm.

Together they deliver a rare mix of vibrant culture and exceptional nature, from one of the world's great birdwatching scenes to the oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere.

For 2026, the twin islands blend authentic festival culture with regenerative, nature-based tourism, a lively, multicultural Caribbean escape that rewards travellers seeking both buzz and beauty.

A pillar, not a footnote

Eat your way through Trinidad and Tobago

The single reason many travellers come back — the food culture worth reshaping a trip around, and the dishes to seek out region by region.

Trinidad and Tobago

Doubles on a morning street corner — the Caribbean's great Indo-African street-food island.

Breakfast in Trinidad is doubles, eaten standing at a corner stall: two soft fried bara flatbreads folded around curried chickpeas and dressed with cucumber, tamarind and fierce pepper sauce. It's the everyday emblem of a genuine Caribbean crossroads kitchen — Indo-Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, Amerindian and Middle Eastern folded into one Creole cuisine. Indentured labourers from India after 1845 brought the curry, roti and channa that make Trini street food unlike anywhere else in the region.

The flavour base is chadon beni and Scotch bonnet, in a 'green seasoning' rubbed into everything. The classic pilgrimage runs the north coast to Maracas Bay for bake and shark, fried shark in fried dough loaded with sauces; a beach 'lime' means a pot of pelau. This is also the home of Angostura bitters and steelpan — so Carnival season is a food season too, cold Carib in hand.

Dishes to seek out
  • Doubles (curried-chickpea flatbread snack)
  • Bake and shark
  • Roti (dhalpuri / buss-up-shut)
  • Callaloo (dasheen-leaf soup)
  • Pelau (browned rice with pigeon peas)
  • Curry crab and dumplings
  • Pholourie (fried split-pea balls)
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

Editorial content coming soon

We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Trinidad and Tobago. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

Plan your trip

Curated Trinidad and Tobago itineraries

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When to go

Weather & timing in Trinidad and Tobago RIGHT NOW 26° cloudy

Best Jan–Mar · Shoulder Apr–May, Dec

  1. Jan 6° / -4°
  2. Feb 8° / -2°
  3. Mar 12° / 2°
  4. Apr 18° / 8°
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° / 8°
  11. Nov 12° / 2°
  12. Dec 8° / -2°

Best time to visit

December – May

Best for
  • Culture
  • Cuisine
  • Landscape
  • History
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
Part of Caribbean →
By season
Spring (Mar–May)

What to expect — Daytime highs average about 18°C with overnight lows near 8°C, and it stays largely dry.

What's best — Mar is among the best time to visit — good weather with manageable crowds. Apr and May also work well.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

What to expect — Daytime highs average about 29°C with overnight lows near 19°C, and it stays largely dry.

What's best — Peak heat and the biggest crowds — many travellers prefer spring or autumn.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

What to expect — Daytime highs average about 18°C with overnight lows near 8°C.

What's best — A quieter, less in-demand window than the shoulder months.

Winter (Dec–Feb)

What to expect — Daytime highs average about 7°C with overnight lows near -3°C.

What's best — Jan and Feb are among the best time to visit — good weather with manageable crowds. Dec also works well.

A little context

A little history

To read what you're looking at — the empires and eras that shaped Trinidad and Tobago's food, art and streets.

Spanish from Columbus's 1498 landing until ceded to Britain in 1802, while Tobago changed hands repeatedly — two islands with separate pasts later joined
a sugar-and-cocoa economy relied on enslaved Africans until 1834 emancipation
over 140,000 indentured Indians arrived from 1845, reshaping the food, religions and demographics
birthplace of steelpan, calypso and Carnival; independent in 1962
Before you book

Know before you go

The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.

Safety

Low risk FCDO advice →

Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.

Drone rules (sub-250g)

  • Trinidad and Tobago
    TTCAA-regulated: registration is mandatory for drones 750g and 40m/s and above, with recreational flying below 120m in sight and away from crowds and marked no-fly zones. ⚠ A hard barrier for visitors — the TTCAA requires ALL foreign operators to meet with them before any recreational or commercial flight; contact drones@caa.gov.tt in advance, and commercial work needs written approval, indemnity and insurance. Rules checked: Jul 2026

National parks, protected sites and religious/heritage venues often have their own rules and permits — always check the specific site before you fly.

The essentials

Plug & voltage Type A/B · 115V
Daily budget Mid-range
Region Caribbean