Trinidad & Tobago

Quick facts

• Trinidad's Carnival, celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, is one of the largest and most vibrant in the world, attracting over 40,000 participants in its parade.
• Tobago is home to the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, established in 1776 and covering around 3,900 acres.
• The Pitch Lake in Trinidad, the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, spans approximately 100 acres and is estimated to contain over 10 million tons of asphalt.
• Trinidad and Tobago boasts a staggering 470 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers, including the rare Scarlet Ibis, which can be found in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary.
• In 2011, Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule, marking half a century of self-governance since gaining independence on August 31, 1962.

Travel details

Country

Trinidad & Tobago

Wind (now)

19 km/h

Coordinates

10.7467, -61.0840