Things to do in Port of Spain this weekend

Arima Valley

Veranda overlooking the rainforest — bellbirds, motmots and 40+ hummingbird species at the feeders.

Caroni Swamp

Sunset boat into mangroves to watch thousands of scarlet ibis roost — Trinidad's national bird.

North Coast (40min)

Scenic drive through rainforest to a horseshoe beach — Richard's bake & shark is mandatory.

St. Clair

World's largest urban roundabout — joggers, doubles vendors, Carnival's main stage.

St. James

1804 British fort with panoramic views over the Gulf of Paria and the city below.

Woodbrook

Strip of liming spots — soca, calypso, rum punch, Friday night street energy.

Italian · Woodbrook

Chic pasta bar in a converted house — handmade gnocchi, natural wines, Carnival crowd refuge.

Caribbean Fine Dining · Queen's Park Savannah

Chef Khalid Mohammed's tasting menu — saltfish ravioli, breadfruit gnocchi, savannah views.

Seafood · Crews Inn Marina

Marina-side grill — coconut curry shrimp, snapper, sunset over the Gulf.

Doubles / Street · Curepe

The benchmark roadside doubles — curry channa on bara, slight pepper, eat in the car.

Creole · Lapeyrouse

Beloved sisters' lunch institution — callaloo, stewed oxtail, fresh juices in a colonial home.