PLACES in Trinidad and Tobago

When the search term Hanuman arises in global contexts, spiritual seekers, devotees, and tourists alike are often led to temples and legends of India. Yet, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean lies a monument of remarkable significance, the Hanuman Murti at the Dattatreya Mandir in Carapichaima, Trinidad and Tobago. …

Indian Arrival Day is a significant cultural observance in Trinidad and Tobago, commemorating the arrival of the first Indian indentured labourers to the twin-island nation on 30 May 1845. Each year, the country honours the profound impact of Indian heritage on its cultural, social, and economic fabric. One of the …

The Trinidad & Tobago War Memorial, standing solemnly on Memorial Park in Port-of-Spain, is more than a symbol of remembrance, it is a national treasure with deep historical, cultural, and international significance. Erected in the aftermath of World War I and later expanded to commemorate the fallen of World War …

Experience Caribbean luxury at an award-winning golf resort Welcome to paradise: Where comfort meets Caribbean charm Nestled on the serene southeastern coast of Tobago, the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort offers a luxurious escape for travellers seeking relaxation, recreation, and refinement. As one of the Caribbean’s premier golf resorts, …

Just 2.5 kilometres southwest of Port-of-Spain, in the calm waters of the Gulf of Paria, lies a limestone outcrop that has played a disproportionately monumental role in the shaping of Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural, political, and historical identity, Nelson Island. While seemingly modest in size, Nelson Island has, for centuries, …

Off the north-western coast of Trinidad, nestled in the Gulf of Paria near Chaguaramas, lies a rugged limestone islet shrouded in legend and history, Carrera Island. Known today primarily as a penal colony, the island’s storied past is far more complex than its present use as a prison. From its …

Tucked quietly in the churning blue straits between Trinidad and Venezuela lies a mysterious dot of land known officially as Gasparillo Island, but more famously and ominously as Centipede Island. Part of the scenic Bocas del Dragón (Dragon’s Mouth) channel, this tiny, forested isle is rich in both natural wonder …

Nestled just 3 kilometres off the eastern coast of Tobago lies the enchanting islet known as Bird of Paradise Island, more formally called Little Tobago. Measuring a modest 2.6 square kilometres, with its highest point rising to 155 metres above sea level, this small island carries with it a rich …

Diego Martin is a town and region in northwestern Trinidad, rich in history and cultural heritage. It is named after Don Diego Martín, a Spanish settler who established an estate in the area during the early colonial period. The region’s history can be divided into several key phases, from indigenous …

The story of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) in Trinidad and Tobago starts with the decline of the railway service, which once served as the backbone of the country’s transportation network. The railway system, established in the late 19th century, was instrumental in connecting various parts of Trinidad, facilitating the …