TRINIDAD & TOBAGO IN BRIEF - Essentials To Keep In Mind
- Capital, Land & Climate
- Language
- Ethnic Groups
- Religion
- History and Culture
- Maps (Click on the maps image for full view)
- Trinidad Map
- Tobago Map
- Trinidad Map
- Time Zone: One hour ahead of US Eastern Standard Time; four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
- Dress Code Lightweight, but keep swimwear for the beach and pool. Church-goers should dress conservatively (e.g. no shorts or vests).
- Media:
- Taxes
Some hotels charge a 10% service charge and/or a 10% room tax. A 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on most goods and services. For details visit our Investment Guide to Trinidad and Tobago of Business section - Telephones
The country code is 868 and is only required when calling local numbers from overseas. Once dialling locally, only the seven digits are necessary. Outgoing international dial codes: 1 (North America and much of the Caribbean), 011 (other countries, including Europe, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dutch and French Caribbean). For phone directory information, dial 6411. - Tipping
This is left up to the customer’s discretion, though 10% is recommended, unless a service charge is included in the bill. - Water
Tap water is processed, but boil it to be on the safe side. Bottled waters are widely available. -
Safety and Security
The Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC) and The Tourism Department remind you to keep the following safety tips in mind:
- Take local advice about areas to be visited.
- Note that driving is on the LEFT-hand side.
- Do not frequent isolated areas without a guide — and never after dark.
- Ask for specific directions to your destination before leaving your hotel.
- Follow directional signs on the roads and at attractions, and use official tour guides.
- Do not carry excess cash or valuables on your person. Use safety deposit boxes where provided.
- Be aware of your surroundings; new surroundings call for alertness no matter where you are.
- If you observe anything suspicious or anything For Emergencies situation, call:
- Police: 999
- Fire and Ambulance: 990
- Reporting Crime: 555
- Ambulance: 811
- Coast Guard: 634-4440.
- Office Of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM): 640-1285
- The Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP): 800-CDAP
- As they work to serve you, visitors are asked to leave any comments about destination to:
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Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC)
The Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC) is a state enterprise of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, mandated to develop and market Trinidad and Tobago's tourism product and improve the local tourism sector. Formed in May 2005, the TDC is the implementation arm of the Ministry of Tourism, dedicated to realising the vision for tourism in Trinidad and Tobago. This vision is guided by several long-term goals and the intention is for tourism to contribute to Trinidad and Tobago's attainment of developed nation status by the year 2020.
The Tourism Development Contact Details
Level 1 Maritime Centre, 29 Tenth Street, Barataria, Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Phone:
Maritime Centre: (868) 675 7034-7
Piarco International Airport Office: (868) 669 5196/6044, (868) 800-4TNT
Public Affairs: (868) 638 7962
Legal and Corporate Services: (868) 638 3560
Tourism: (868) 675 7432
Marketing: (868) 675 7338
Piarco International Airport Office: (868) 669 6045
TDC Email: i...@tdc.co.tt
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Official Websites:
TDC website: http://www.tdc.co.tt/
Go Trinidad and Tobago: http://www.gotrinidadandtobago.com/
Visit Tobago: http://www.visittobago.gov.tt/
Ministry of Tourism: http://www.tourism.gov.tt/
MINISTRY OF TOURISM approved Tourism Park Tours designed and managed by the T&T Incoming Tour Operators Association.
Tobago House of Assembly Contacts: Click here - TDC Approved TTBS Standard Accommodation List In Trinidad & Tobago
- Tobago Hotel & Tourism Association (THTA)
THTA is a members based more than 100 approved accommodation providers, Hotels,Guest Houses, B&B,Villas, resorts & eco-retreats, restaurants and all of the other service providers to the Tobago tourism industry that you may be looking for, to plan or book your perfect vacation - from diving to tours to wedding planners and much more! Website also runs a Forum.
Address: Apt. 1 Lambeau Credit Union Bldg.,
Auchenskeoch Road, Carnbee, Tobago.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 295, Scarborough,
Tobago Phone/Fax: 1(868) 639-9543
Email us at: t...@tstt.net.tt
Website: http://www.tobagohoteltourism.com/ -
Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism Association (THRTA)
THRTA is also is a members based approved accommodation providers, Hotels,Guest Houses, B&B,Villas, resorts & eco-retreats, restaurants, Airlines, Car Rentals, Industry Suppliers, Restaurants, Taxi Services, Tour Operators, Travel Agents and all of the other service providers to the Trinidad tourism industry. THRTA Association Members are:
- Trinidad & Tobago Tour Operators Association
Address: #2 Himorne Court, Hibiscus Drive, Petit Valley, Petit Valley, North-West Trinidad
Tel: +1 868 633-4733,633-1403
Fax +1 868 633-1771 - Trinidad & Tobago Tourist Transport Service Association
They have a membership of approximately 225 driver/guides who are trained in basic tour guiding skills, defensive driving and First Aid with C.P.R. As required by Law, drivers have Tour Guide Licenses that are obtained from the Magistrate Court. Provide services: Airport transfers throughout Trinidad, Customized tours by sedan taxis, small and large buses can be arranged. Group transfers for conferences, seminars, meetings and weddings.., Organize a package to our sister isle of Tobago for one day inclusive of air or sea tickets, transport and tours. Also for those persons wishing to overnight arrangements can be made. Association also has Public Liability Insurance Coverage.
Trinidad & Tobago Tourist Transport Service Association
Address: Cruise Ship Complex, Dock Road, Port of Spain.
Tel: 868-623-4419 (between 7.00am & 3.00pm daily)
Fax: 1-868-624-5016 - Yacht Services Association of Trinidad & Tobago (YSATT)
Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants & Tourism Association (THRTA) website: http://www.tnthotels.com/
- Trinidad & Tobago Tour Operators Association
- Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI)
– a name that more fully reflected the scope of the Institute’s products and services and its place within the hospitality and tourism industry.
Airways Road, Hilltop Lane, Chaguaramas.
Address: P.O. Box 41, Carenage, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 634 4250 - 4456 - 2144-6
Fax: 634-1314 or 634-2145
E-mail: E-mail: i...@tthti.edu.tt
Website: http://www.hospitalitytnt.com/ - Trinidad and Tobago Incoming Tour Operators' Association (TTITOA)
TTITOA was started in 1990 to set standards and to create synergies for tour operations in Trinidad and Tobago. The membership are intimately involved in the development of culture and community enhancement while using eco-tourism as a vehicle to deal with the issues of climate change and conservation. It also offers a wide variety of tours from sightseeing, hiking, kayaking, boating, cultural, sporting, mountain biking, birding, natural history, snorkeling to culinary tours and much more.
Address and Contact:
Trinidad and Tobago Incoming Tour Operators Association (TTITOA)
C/o 2 Himorne Court, Hibiscus Drive, Petit Valley, Trinidad
Tel/Fax: (868) 633-4733
E-mail: injo...@hotmail.com
http://www.ttitoa.com/ - Trinidad and Tobago Tour Guides Association (TTTGA)
P.O. Box 142, St. James, Trinidad
Tel: (868) 638-1684/623-5559/751-0392
E-mail: ttt...@mail.com - Ins & Outs - Trinidad & Tobago Tourism Publications and Guide
Available at: Hotels, Guest Houses, Restaurants, Business Organisations, Band Houses.
Caribbean Tourism Publications Ltd
9 Humphrey Street, The Film Centre, St. James, Trinidad W.I.
Tel: 1-(868)-622-0738/9,
Fax: 1-(868)-622-0426,
Email: i...@insandoutstt.com
Websites: http://www.insandoutstt.com/
T & T Destination Handbook, Festivals Guide, Recipe Book also avilable at: Go Trinidad and Tobago -
Life Guard Services
The Ministry of Tourism
Levels 8&9
International Waterfront Centre
#1 Wrightson Road
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 625-0963. 623-9604 Fax. (868) 625-3894. 625-1825
Email: mint...@tourism.gov.tt
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. -
Public Transport Service Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (PTSC)
60 South Quay
Old Railway Building
Port of Spain Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 623-2341
Fax. (868) 625-6502
Email: ptsc...@ptsc.co.tt
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:15 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 am to 4:00 on Friday, except public holidays
Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) website: http://www.ptsc.co.tt/ -
Inter-Island Ferry Schedule and Information
Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
Administrative Building
1 Dock Road
Port of Spain
Trinidad, West Indies
el. (868) 625-1659; 627-4477, (868) 625-1659; 627-4477
Fax. (868) 627-2666, (868) 627-2666
Email: Leo...@patnt.com or vil...@patnt.com
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Ferry Schedule & Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago website: http://www.patnt.com/ferry_schedule.shtml -
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services
Piarco Airport
Piarco
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 669-5465
Fax. (868) 669-4009
Email. dir...@tstt.net.tt
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. -
Natural Disaster Management Authority
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), formerly the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)ODPM Trinidad Office
4A Orange Grove Road
Trincity, Tacarigua
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 640-1285/8905/8653/6493
Fax. (868) 640-8988
Email i...@nema.gov.tt
Open for public visits: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidaysODPM Tobago Office
Tobago House of Assembly
Fairfield Building
Scarborough
Tobago, West Indies
Tel. (868) 660-7489
Fax. (868) 660-7657
Email i...@nema.gov.tt
Open for public visits: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) website: http://www.odpm.gov.tt/
Emergency Contact Numbers in Trinidad and Tobago |
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Western Division Police Stations:Carenage: (868) 637-3123 |
Port of Spain Division Police Stations:Belmont: (868) 624-1848/7818 |
Northern Division Police Stations:Arima: (868) 667-3563/3474/2910 |
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North Eastern Division Police Stations:Barataria: (868) 674-4724/4723/4718 |
Eastern Division Police Stations:Biche: (868) 668-9044/2064 |
Central Division Police Stations:Caroni: (868) 662-4291 |
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Southern Division Police Stations:Barrackpore: (868) 654-0609/0100 |
South Western Division Police Stations:Cap-de-Ville Post: (868) 648-0283 |
Tobago Police Stations:Charlotteville: (868) 660-4388 |
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Other Emergency NumbersPolice Emergency Rapid Response: 999 (must be dialed within Trinidad and Tobago) Emergency Health Services (EHS):North East: 868.624.4343 |
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Healthcare and Emergency Medical Services |
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| District Health Facilities Arima - 667-4714 Mayaro – 630-1258 Chaguanas – 665-9297 Couva – 636-2411 Princes Town – 655-2255 |
County Medical Offices St. George West - 624-3439 St. George Central - 675-5281 / 675-5272 St. George East - 667-3693 Caroni - 636-3693 / 3961 St. Andrew / St. David - 668-2053 / 55 Nariva / Mayaro - 644-2320 Victoria - 652-2016 / 653-0515 St. Patrick - 649-1227 Tobago - 639-3908 |
Quality Coordinators Port of Spain General Hosp. - 780-5670 St. Anns Hospital - 620-2229 St. James Complex - 769-7404 San Fernando General Hosp. - not available Area Hospital, Point Fortin - 648-4511 Sangre Grande Hospital - 689-4665 |
Regional Health Facilities, Regional Health Authorities and Locations of Medical Services, Visit: http://www.health.gov.tt/ | ||||
Trinidad and Tobago Health Associations |
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| AIDS Hotline P.O. Bag 472 Woodbrook Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 625-8564/625-2437/625-0646 |
Chest & Heart Association 13a Wrightson Road Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.625.2805 |
Diabetes Association Of Trinidad & Tobago 92a Tragarete Road Woodbrook, Trinidad Tel: 868.628.6393 |
Families In Action 82 Maraval Road Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.622.6952/5635/628.2333 |
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| Friends Of The Blood Bank Association 160 Charlotte Street Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.623.3623 |
Nursing Council Of Trinidad & Tobago 25-26 Victoria Square Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.625.1272 |
Princess Elizabeth Centre 101-103 Ariapita Avenue Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.627.8176/7489 |
Trinidad And Toago Association For The Hearing Impaired-Dretchi 13c Wrightson Rd Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.623.0612/0613/624.2006 |
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| Trinidad And Tobago Blind Welfare Associaltion 118 Duke Street Port Of Sapin, Trinidad Tel: 868.624.3809 |
T & T Medical Association 1 Sixth Avenue Chaguanas, Trinidad Tel: 868.671.7378 |
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Private Hospitals In Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Chaguanas Medical Clinic Southern Trunk Road Chaguanas, Trinidad Tel: 868.671.2988 |
Community Hospital Of Seventh Day Adventists St. James, Tel: 868.622.1191 Saparia, Tel: 868.649.0104 Tobago, Tel: 868.639.4014 Princes Town, Tel: 868.655.8096 |
Cross Crossing Medical Centre Cross Crossing San Fernando, Trinidad Tel: 868.652.4411/4412 |
Gulf View Medical Centre Gulf View Link Road San Fernando, Trinidad Tel: 868.652.7102/ 653.2022 |
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| Medical Associates Hospital Albert & Abercromby Streets St Joseph, Trinidad Tel: 868.662.2766 |
Surgi-Med Clinic Chacon & Penitence Streets San Fernando, Trinidad Tel: 868.652.4958/2197 |
St Agustine Medical Hospital Cnr Austin Street & Eastern Main Road St Augustine, Trinidad Tel: 868.663.7274 |
St Clair Medical Centre (Medcorp Limited) 18 Elizabeth Street St Clair, Trinidad Tel: 868.628.1451 |
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| Valsayn Medical Centre 1 Kairi Road Valsayn, Trinidad Tel: 868.663.3252 |
West Shore Medical 239 Western Main Road Cocorite, Trinidad Tel: 868.622.9878 |
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Public Hospitals In Trinidad and Tobago |
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| AIDS Counselling Centre 5 Queens Park East Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.625.1643 |
Arima District Hospital Queen Mary Avenue Arima, Trinidad Tel: 868.667.4714/0207 |
Chaguanas Heath Facility Main Road Chaguanas, Trinidad Tel: 868.665.9267 |
Couva District Hospital Couva, Trinidad Tel: 868.636.2411/3963 |
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| Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex Authority Mt Hope, Trinidad Tel: 868.645.4673/2640 |
Mt Hope Women’s Hospital Mt Hope, Trinidad Tel: 868.662.7006/7153 |
Mayaro District Hospital Pierreville Mayaro, Trinidad Tel: 868.630.1258 Tel: 868.630.1259 |
Mt Hope Maternity Hospital Mt Hope, Trinidad Tel: 868.662.7153/7006 |
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| Port Of Spain General Hospital Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.623.2951 |
Blood Bank (Friends of the Blood Bank) 160 Charlotte Street Port Of Spain, Trinidad Tel: 868.623.8204 |
Princes Town District Hospital Circular street Manahambre Rd. Princes Town, Trinidad Tel: 868.655.2255/2036 |
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