Travel advisory · Trinidad & TobagoPort of Spain is in or near an area where governments advise against all travel: Beetham, Laventille, Sea Lots, Cocorite, Morvant.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Beetham · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Laventille · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Sea Lots · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Cocorite · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, US
Morvant · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France

Also named by one government: Interior of Queens' Park Savannah (US), Bacolet (New Zealand), Belmont (Germany), Carapo (Arima) (Germany), Chaguanas (France), Curepe (France), Downtown Port of Spain (Canada), Englishman's Bay (New Zealand), Enterprise (Chaguanas) (Germany), King Peter's Bay (New Zealand), Movie Towne (Chaguanas) (Germany), Port of Spain east of Henry Street (Germany), Rio Claro (France), San Juan (France), Sangre Grande (France), South coast of Trinidad (Cedros, Siparia, Francique, Point Fortin, Guayaguare) (France), Tunapuna (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No specific advice against travel to the country	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider Travel	Apr 13, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 15, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution due to violent crime (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance throughout the country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Port of Spain

Port of Spain is Trinidad and Tobago's capital, known for gingerbread-style houses, the large Queen's Park Savannah and an annual Carnival. It suits travelers who want a city base on Trinidad.

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Port of Spain has been the capital of Trinidad and Tobago since 1757. It sits on Trinidad's northwest coast, facing the Gulf of Paria, and works mainly as a retail and administrative center with major banks. Queen's Park Savannah, about 110 hectares, is the city's largest open space. Along its west edge, the Magnificent Seven, showy late Victorian and Edwardian houses, line Maraval Road.

Downtown is the oldest part of the city, with Independence Square, The Red House and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Buildings reflect the many groups who settled here: gingerbread-style houses, New Orleans-style ironwork, Gothic cathedrals, mosques and Hindu temples. Carnival, held before Lent, is the main annual festival. The drier months run January to April, and temperatures typically stay between 19 and 34 °C year-round. Two days is enough for the Savannah, downtown and the main districts; add a day for Caroni Swamp. Violent crime and theft are common, so check the US State Department's travel advisory and choose your area with care.

Port of Spain in five

Read the UK safety advice before you bookIt reports high violent crime and names areas in and around Port of Spain to be careful in, including parts of downtown and the Savannah's interior.Is Port of Spain safe?
Use taxis from reputable firms after middayThe advice says to use well-established taxi firms recommended by locals or your hotel and to be cautious about lifts in private cars or maxi taxis.
Walk the Savannah's western edge by dayThe grand houses on Maraval Road are best seen in the morning from the pavement; keep out of the Savannah's interior.Port of Spain in 2 days
Choose a base for safety firstSt Clair suits a first visit; Woodbrook suits restaurants; downtown only for business or bus links. Check the street against the UK list.Where to stay
Book Carnival far aheadThe National Carnival Commission's countdown for Carnival 2027 points to 8 February 2027. Rooms and transport tighten in the weeks around the dates.

Things to do in Port of Spain

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Museum · Port of SpainCentral Bank Museum

Landmark · Port of SpainStollmeyer's Castle

Museum · Port of SpainNational Museum & Art Gallery

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Need to know

Airport: Piarco International Airport, a road transfer from the city
Getting there: Flights to Piarco; Tobago is a separate trip by air or sea
Getting around: Reputable taxis; PTSC buses by day; avoid walking at night
Best base: St Clair for a first visit; Woodbrook for restaurants
Time needed: 2 days; 3 with a heritage tour or beach day

Weather by month

Rainy days
Days with storms
Festival

Best
Good
Mixed

JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Dry season
FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Dry season
MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry season
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Dry, hot
MayRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, hot
JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet season
JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet season
AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet season
SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Wet season
OctoberRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Wet season
NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet season
DecemberRain18 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Wet season

Average daily high and low in Port of Spain, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Feb Trinidad and Tobago Carnival · Mar Trinidad and Tobago Carnival

Right now in Port of Spain

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 35°
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 10 km/h
Chance of rain: 100%

Port of Spain

04:08 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today28°22°100%Monday: Rain. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 100%.
Tue29°23°97%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 97%.
Wed30°23°100%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
Thu30°22°99%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 99%.
Fri30°22°78%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 78%.
Sat31°22°51%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 51%.
Sun32°22°49%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 49%.

Updated 01:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 6.789 TTD

Amount

Converted to

TTD · Trinidad & Tobago Dollar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Port of Spain

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Feb–MarTrinidad and Tobago CarnivalPort of Spain

Day trips by train

North coast beachesby road over the Northern Range; ask your driverThe usual beach day from the capital; go with a reliable driver or a tour.
Chaguaramasroad trip west; ask your driverThe peninsula with the country's yacht marinas and customs and immigration for boats.
Tobagoseparate trip by air or seaTreat it as its own stay with its own base; use official operators.

Before you go to Port of Spain

Hotels in Port of SpainCompare the four basesCheck availability

Guided city and heritage toursA guide for downtownCompare day trips

eSIM for Port of SpainTaxi calls and maps on arrivalRead the guide

Insurance for Port of SpainEvacuation and theft coverRead the guide

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Rules for Port of Spain, checked

British citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days with a passport valid 6 months, a return ticket and proof of funds. Declare cash over TT$20,000.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
It is an offense for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing or bring any into the country.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Carnival falls on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday; the commission's 2027 countdown points to 8 February 2027.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Port of Spain guides

aerial view of city buildings during night time

ItineraryPort of Spain in 2 days: heritage houses, downtown and a beachChecked Oct 4, 2026

Where to stayWhere to stay in Port of Spain: four bases and areas to checkChecked Oct 4, 2026

How toIs Port of Spain safe for tourists? Areas, taxis and local lawsChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Port of Spain

All of Trinidad and Tobago

Both islands, entry rules and money

Read the guide Six-month passport rule

Check validity before you book

Read the guide Tipping by country

What is expected and what is not

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Port of Spain FAQ

How many days do you need in Port of Spain?

Two days cover the heritage houses around the Queen's Park Savannah, a guided look at downtown and one trip out of town. A third day suits a National Trust heritage tour or a north coast beach day.

Is Port of Spain worth visiting?

Yes, for heritage architecture, Carnival culture and a base for the north coast, if you accept the safety trade-offs. It suits travelers who plan carefully more than those who like to wander.

Is Port of Spain safe for tourists?

The UK government reports high violent crime and names areas to be careful in. It does not advise against travel. Use trusted taxis, avoid walking at night and check the street of your hotel.

When is the best time to visit Port of Spain?

The drier months, roughly January to May, are the most comfortable. Carnival falls on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and the commission's 2027 countdown points to 8 February 2027.

Do you need a car in Port of Spain?

No. Taxis from reputable firms cover the city, and the UK government warns of mixed driving standards, accidents on the main highways and unlit roads at night. A car is only worth it for wider trips by day.