Port of Spain Tours would be incomplete without a visit to the numerous Tourist Attractions in Port of Spain. Located in the northwest of the island of Trinidad, between the Gulf of Paria, the hills of the Northern Range and the Caroni Swamp, Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the country’s 3rd largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando. Tourists can easily visit the key Tourist Attractions in Port of Spain.
Popular Tourist Attractions in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Caroni Bird Sanctuary
There is a series of Mangrove lined waterways and lakes between the Uriah Butler expressway and the sea. It is the nesting location of the stunning Scarlet Ibis, national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
Lara Promenade
Formerly known as Independence Square, the Promenade has recently been renamed for cricket superstar Brian Lara.
Port of Spain - Magnificent Seven
There are seven structures dating from around 1900. They include: Queen’s Royal College, Hayes Court, Millefleurs, Roomor, Residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Port-of-Spain, White Hall and Stollmeyer’s Castle.
Port of Spain - National Museum and Art Gallery
Situated on a southeast panhandle of the Savannah, the national museum features an extensive display on the evolution of the pans, masks and costumes used during carnivals. Other notable collections include Amerindian and early settler artifacts.
Queen’s Park Savannah
The huge park in the center of Port of Spain is used for cricket, horse racing, jogging and of course, carnival. The DiManche Gras Show is also held here.
Port of Spain - Red House Parliament / Woodford Square
Built in 1906-7 in Renaissance style, the stunning red building capped with a large square dome now serves the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
Apart from the above-mentioned sites, there are plenty of other attractions in the city. Come and visit the Tourist Attractions of Port of Spain.
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