The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) is a state in the basin of the Caribbean Sea, located on the islands of Trinidad, Tobago and the 5 small islands adjacent to them, off the coast of Venezuela .The main focus on the islands is on eco-tourism, which has become very popular lately - $ .The nature of the islands is very diverse: there are about 400 species of birds, 600 species of butterflies, 50 species of reptiles and 100 species of mammals..The best time to visit the islands is February and March, just at this time there is a carnival and many other interesting events .If tourists prefer silence and tranquility, then the trip to Trinidad and Tobago should be better planned for the summer and autumn, when there are not so many tourists on the islands..

Capital - Port of Spain (Port of Spain) on the island of Trinidad.

Contents

  • 1 How to get
    • 1.1 Search for air tickets to Trinidad and Tobago
  • 2 Visa for Trinidad and Tobago - $
  • 3 Customs
  • 4 Useful phone numbers are
  • 5 Climate
  • 6 Hotels
    • 6.1 Book hotel in Trinidad and Tobago at the best price
  • 7 Banks, exchange offices and tips
  • 8 Shopping and shopping
  • 9 Trinidad and Tobago Entertainment, Trips and Attractions
    • 9.1 We also recommend

How to get

There is no direct flight from Russia. The flight from Moscow to Port-of-Spain is carried out by British Airways through London (tourists need to obtain a transit British visa, since they change the airport in London).

Also possible the following options for the flight: transit through Frankfurt (Lufthansa airline) and transit through Amsterdam (airline KLM). In the latter case, there is an overnight stay in Amsterdam on the way and there and back. The duration of the flight is about 17 hours.

Search for air tickets to Trinidad and Tobago

Visa for Trinidad and Tobago - $

Citizens of Russia are not required to visit the country for up to 90 days.

Customs

Import and export of any currency and jewelry is not limited. It is forbidden to import weapons, ammunition and narcotic substances, export - items of historical value, rare animals and tropical birds.

Useful phone numbers are

There are no diplomatic missions of Trinidad and Tobago in Russia.

The nearest Embassy of Russia to the islands is in Guyana.

Maps of Trinidad and Tobago

Climate

The climate is subequatorial wet. The average air temperature during the year is +25 .. + 27 ° C. On the islands there is no tangible difference between winter and summer. Dry season lasts from February to March, and rainy season - from June to August, but rains, as a rule, short-term and most of the day the sun shines. The islands lie outside the belt of tropical hurricanes.

See also the weather forecast for the main resorts of Trinidad and Tobago for the next few days.

Hotels

Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago boast excellent service and high "star", while the price tag is fairly sparing.

Book hotel in Trinidad and Tobago at the best price

Banks, exchange offices and tips

Currency can be exchanged in banks, currency exchange offices, whose branches are in all major tourist centers and at the airport. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 16:00 (some before 17:00). Exchange offices are open daily from 9:00 to 18:00, except Sundays. American dollars accept almost all institutions, but at an understated rate. In large shops and restaurants we accept credit cards Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa International, American Express, etc.

If the service charge is not included in the bill, you can leave to tea 5-10% of the total amount of the account. Tipping is best done in local currency.

Beauty of Trinidad and Tobago - $

Shopping and shopping

Shops are open from 8:00 to 16:00, on Saturday from 8:00 to 13:00. Some supermarkets are open daily from 8:00 to 18:00.

Trinidad and Tobago Entertainment, Trips and Attractions

On the islands you can do all kinds of water sports - windsurfing, water skiing, snorkeling, diving, sailing, paragliding, besides there are golf clubs and tennis courts.

Every year in February or March in Trinidad, a grand carnival is arranged, the preparation for which locals begin with the New Year. The main action takes place in the Royal Park in the center of Port-of-Spain. In November, a big jazz festival is held in Trinidad.

As far as Tobago, it is primarily famous for goat racing, which is one of the indispensable activities of the Easter week.

Photo by Trinidad and Tobago (15)