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
- Population
- 100K-1M
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- JanβMay
- Current Weather
- π§οΈ28Β°C/82Β°FRain Showers
- Currency
- $ TTD
- Coordinates
- 10.7467, -61.0840
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