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Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide

Today in Trinidad and Tobago: Good Friday (18 Apr)
Trek Zone
85°F
Saturday
90°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are April and May good months to visit Trinidad and Tobago?

4

April

High
season

5

May

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of Spain visiting Trinidad and Tobago for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 57 to 70 EUR

Tourist's budget
from 114 to 162 EUR

Did you know?

The population of Trinidad and Tobago is around 1.40 mil., which puts the country in 153. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Port of Spain (TT) and Madrid (ES) is 4061 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Port of Spain click here

Port of Spain
Port of Spain
Arima
Chaguanas
Point Fortin
San Fernando
Madrid
Madrid
Barcelona
Seville
Valencia
Zaragoza
4061
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Trinidad and Tobago on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

21 April 2025• Easter Monday

30 May 2025• Indian Arrival Day

Currency

Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 TTD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.12967
7.71208
GBP
0.11116
8.99576
USD
0.14746
6.78139
Update: 18 Apr 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Trinidad and Tobago

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Distance matrix
MilesTrinidadPort of SpainSan FernandoTobagoTunapunaArimaDebePointe-a-Pierre
Trinidad-21167016141914
Port of Spain21-27709163225
San Fernando1627-86262852
Tobago707086-64598983
Tunapuna1692664-73124
Arima141628597-3226
Debe19325893132-7
Pointe-a-Pierre142528324267-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 57 to 70 EUR

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 114 to 162 EUR

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Trinidad and Tobago via the Prices link

Currency

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Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)

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  • GBP
  • TTD
  • USD
TTD
  • EUR
  • GBP
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  • USD
100 EUR = 771.21 TTD
Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 18 April 2025
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Trinidad and Tobago.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥6 months of age, including transit in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Spain
  • Spain
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visiting flagTrinidad and Tobago for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for Spanish citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period

Electricity

115V (60 Hz)

In Trinidad and Tobago the standard voltage is 115V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

153 / 231
Ranking
1 399 488
East Indian 35.4%, African 34.2%, mixed - other 15.3%, mixed African/East Indian 7.7%

Area

173 / 230
Ranking
2 thous. mi²
It is approximately 1% of the territory of Spain.

Life expectancy

111 / 196
Ranking
74.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.8women 78.1

Median age

113 / 157
Ranking
37.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 37.3women 38.3

Population growth

152 / 172
Ranking
-0.28%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

11 / 131
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.2%women 98.7%

GDP

61 / 194
Ranking
25 014 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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