Best neighbourhoods in Port of Spain
A locals' map of Port of Spain — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Top spots in Port of Spain
Fort George
CultureSt. James
1804 British fort with panoramic views over the Gulf of Paria and the city below.
Asa Wright Nature Centre
OutdoorsArima Valley
Veranda overlooking the rainforest — bellbirds, motmots and 40+ hummingbird species at the feeders.
Caroni Bird Sanctuary
OutdoorsCaroni Swamp
Sunset boat into mangroves to watch thousands of scarlet ibis roost — Trinidad's national bird.
Maracas Bay
OutdoorsNorth Coast (40min)
Scenic drive through rainforest to a horseshoe beach — Richard's bake & shark is mandatory.
Queen's Park Savannah
OutdoorsSt. Clair
World's largest urban roundabout — joggers, doubles vendors, Carnival's main stage.
Where to eat
Buzo Osteria
$$$Italian · Woodbrook
Chic pasta bar in a converted house — handmade gnocchi, natural wines, Carnival crowd refuge.
Chaud
$$$$Caribbean Fine Dining · Queen's Park Savannah
Chef Khalid Mohammed's tasting menu — saltfish ravioli, breadfruit gnocchi, savannah views.
Sails Restaurant
$$$Seafood · Crews Inn Marina
Marina-side grill — coconut curry shrimp, snapper, sunset over the Gulf.
Sauce Doubles
$Doubles / Street · Curepe
The benchmark roadside doubles — curry channa on bara, slight pepper, eat in the car.
Veni Mangé
$$Creole · Lapeyrouse
Beloved sisters' lunch institution — callaloo, stewed oxtail, fresh juices in a colonial home.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Queen's Park Savannah, Maracas Bay, Caroni Bird Sanctuary. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Port of Spain and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.