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| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | |
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| Residents | 55,000 (300,000 with suburbs) | |
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| Tourist information Tel | 675-7034 | |
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Port of Spain is a city in Trinidad.
background
In 1757 the Spanish governor relocated Don Pedro de la Moneda its seat of government of José de Oruna, today's Saint Joseph, directly on the Gulf of Paria. There the place Puerto de los Hispanioles arose, later it became Puerto d‘Espania, today's Port of Spain. The original town center at the time consisted of the area between George Street (Calle de Mercado), Nelson Street (Calle de Pricipe), Duncan Street (Calle de Infante) and Picadilly Street. The surroundings were mangrove swamps on one side and high forest on the other.
Around 1780 French Catholics were lured into the country by the Spaniards, and intensive agriculture began.
Back then, the Rio Santa Ana ran from the mountains in the north through the middle of the town, roughly where Woodford Square is today. After heavy rains, it regularly overflowed its banks and flooded parts of Puert d‘Espania. Governor Don José Maria Chacon arranged for the river bed to be relocated to the area where the Saint Ann's River still flows today. This allowed the place to expand quickly.
In 1796 Trinidad was conquered by the British. The English governor Sir Thomas Picton gave the place its current name Port of Spain. The settlement now consisted of eleven streets. Seven north-south: Duncan, Nelson, George, Charlotte, Henry, Frederick, and Chacon Streets, and four east-west: King, Queen, Prince, and Duke Streets.
In 1801 a big fire destroyed the whole city and with it the Spanish colonial houses. First under Governor Woodford the land adjacent to the south was bought up and the South Quay was built as well as Queen's Park Savannah and Woodfoord Square. In 1825 an earthquake caused major damage to the city.
With the beginning of the 19th century, the population of Port of Spain grew steadily. In addition to Europeans, there were also many emigrants from the surrounding islands. They occupied, cleared and built simple wooden huts along the mountain slopes that surround Port of Spain in the north. Today you can find the mansions of the rich there.
The Independence Square North and South in the south of Downtown is not a square but a wide, traffic-calmed parallel street. The wide strip of green in the middle that Brian Lara Promenade is green, there are benches to relax and an open-air stage for events. There is one in the middle Columbus statue made of bronze, near a statue of Arthur Ciprani. Born in 1875 as the son of a Creole planter, he fought in the British West Indian regiment in World War I and was mayor of the city for many years. At the east end of Independence Square is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
On the water side are the two high-rise towers of the Government Financial Headquarters, which were opened in 1985. The 22-storey houses, the modern symbol of the city, can also be seen on the country's banknotes. A third skyscraper has now been built one block next to it, the privately financed, 21-story Nicholas Tower.
The old train station at South Quay is called today City Gate and became a bus station. The old lighthouse behind the bus station has an incline of about 5% and is often compared to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Districts
- The oldest part of town is Belmont in the east of Queen's Park. It stretches up the slopes of the Northern Range in the area of a former sugar plantation. The population is almost exclusively of African origin. From the late 19th century, the population in Belmont skyrocketed, which resulted in a disorganized system of angled streets, which is in contrast to the more chessboard-like street pattern of most of the other districts of Port of Spains. Belmont is a center of gang crime, tourists should not visit this part of the city unaccompanied. Many steel bands and mas bands have their headquarters here.
- Newtown in the southeast of Queen's Park was created in the 1840s. The district is densely built up with houses and small shops. On the Cipriani Boulevard Today the visitor will find a large number of good restaurants and bars.
- The former plantation Woodbrook is the center of the carnival. In the 19th century the sugar cane plantation of the Siegert family was there. In 1911 the city administration bought the property and developed the district. The streets are named after the first names of the family members and there is a Siegert Square. At the Tragarete Road is where most of the Mascamps and Pan Yards are, while in the Ariapita Avenue one restaurant after the other. Small guesthouses can be found all over the district.
- St. Ann's and Cascade are north of Queen's Park in a twin valley. These lands were also originally sugar cane plantations. Today there are elegant residential areas. This is also where the Prime Minister's residence is located.
- St. Clair to the west of Queen's Park, like Queen's Park, was originally a sugar cane plantation until around 1900; today it is also a residential area. Even some ambassadors live there behind high walls in their splendid, well-guarded houses.
- The district developed from the former sugar cane plantation Peru Estate St. James, in which Indian families settled after the end of slavery. They gave native names to the paths that ran across the plantation. Today it became streets and street names. In the Western Main Road there are many shops, bars and restaurants that are open until late at night. Western Main Road is the main artery. There is shop after shop, and the market is also located there.
- Forms directly southeast of St. James at the end of the developed Western Main Road Cocorite today the city limits. Cocorite is a neighborhood with a low-income population.
- Maraval is in the north-east of Port-of-Spain, almost outside. This district stretches north up the beautiful Maravaltal. It is a residential area with a few shopping centers, popular guest houses and many restaurants. If you follow the in the Maraval Valley Saddle Road, which leads around the city in a semicircle, that's how you come next, in the far north Cantaro and Santa Cruz. There Saddle Road turns sharply south and ends in Eastern Main Road.
- In the south-east are the districts Laventille and Morvant. They are poor areas with a high crime rate and tourists should not visit them at any time of the day.
getting there
By plane
The international airport is located about 27 km east of Port of Spain near the small town Piarco.
By boat
Ferries operate daily between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The ferry terminal in Port of Spain is located downtown in the immediate vicinity of the City Gate bus station.
The port of Port of Spain is used by cruise ships.
There is a ferry connection between Trinidad and Venezuela. However, this ferry does not call at the port of Port of Spain. It operates between Guiria Port, Guiria, Venezuela and Chaguaramas.
mobility
By bus
The "Public Transport Service Corporation" (PTSC) operates the public bus network. The former railway station is now the central bus station in the south of the city near the harbor: South Gate. From there buses go to all parts of the island. Deluxe buses and express buses can only be found on the routes from Port of Spain to Arima and San Fernando.
Inside the city, buses run from the City Gate from Monday to Friday, the fare is a flat TT $ 2.50. The following districts are approached:
- Belmont, every hour between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Edward Street, every hour between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Wrightson Road, every hour from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- St. James either via Western Main Road or Long Circular Road, departures every 2 hours from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Information: http://ptsc.co.tt
In the street
Minibuses are called MaxiTaxi in Trinidad. The vehicles have painted bright paint baths that indicate the route or the district.
- Yellow-band (YELLOW) maxi-taxis drive west from Port of Spain - Carenage, St. James, Cocorite, Chaguaramas, fare 3 - 10 TT $
- Red-band (RED) maxi-taxis drive from the City Gate bus station in the east of the island to Curpe, Tunapuna, Tacarigua, Trincity, Arima, Sangre Grande, fares 3 - 8 TT $
- Green-band (GREEN) maxi-taxis drive from the City Gate bus station in the southern part of Trinidad to San Fernando to Chaguanas, fare 5 TT $
- Maxi-taxis with a brown stripe drive from San Fernando and in the southwest to Penal, Fyzabad, La Romaine, Oroppouche, Point Fortin.
taxi
All taxis have license plates with a "H“Start, they don't have a meter. Although the fares are set by the government, it is important to negotiate the fare before you start your journey. Many taxis are on Charlotte Street.
- Fares from Piarco Airport to: Arima 126 TT $; Arouca TT $ 107; Caroni TT $ 107; Chaguaramas TT $ 252; Diego Martin TT $ 221; Maraval TT $ 252; Mayaro TT $ 378; Port of Spain TT $ 158; Pointe-a-Pierre TT $ 252; San Fernando TT $ 252; Tunapuna TT $ 107
- A&A taxi, 37 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-5588.
- Bacchus taxi, 37 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-5588.
- Broadway Taxi Service, Independence Square. Tel.: 623-7304.
- Ice House Taxi Service, Abercromby Street / Independence Square. Tel.: 627-6984.
- Kapok taxi service, 16-18 Cotton Hill, Kapok Hotel, St. Clair. Tel.: 622-6995.
- Queen´s Park Taxi Stand, Queen's Park West. Tel.: 625-3002.
- Route 2 Maxi Taxi, South Quay. Tel.: 624-3505.
Rental car
- Autocenter Car Rentals, 6 Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 628-8800.
- Avis Rent-A-Car, Crowne Plaza, Wrightson Road. Tel.: 627-7753, Fax: 624-0915. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Bacchus Taxi & Car Rentals, 37 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-5588.
- Basic Rentals, Wrightson Road. Tel.: 624-0266.
- Convenient rental, 5 Ranjit Kumar Street, St. James. Tel.: 628-7295.
- Furness Rentals, 1 Richmond Street. Tel.: 627-4959.
- Kenny's Car Rentals, 6 Bournes Road, St. James. Tel.: 628-7129.
- Millennium Enterprises, 103-B St. Vincent Street. Tel.: 627-1484.
- Ragoo's Auto Rental, 53 Western Main Road, St. James. Tel.: 628-2756.
- Singh’s Auto Rentals, 7-9 Wrightson Road. Tel.: 623-0150.
Tourist Attractions
The so-called "Seven Magnificent Buildings" can be found on Maraval Road, in the St. Clair district, on the northwest edge of Queen's Park Savannah. They are the result of competing plantation owners who wanted to outdo each other with their buildings. They are lined up like a string of pearls, one next to the other and they were all created around 1904.
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Independence Square, Downtown. It was built from 1815-1831 in the neo-Gothic style in the shape of a Latin cross by order of the Governor Woodford and under the direction of the architect Philip Reinagle from blue limestone blocks that came from the quarries of the nearby Laventille Hills. The main portal is flanked by two 40 m high, octagonal, three-story towers. Except for the 16 stained glass windows, the church is very unadorned. On February 5, 1985 she was visited by Pope Paul II.
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, on the south side of Woodford Square. Anglican Cathedral. After the first church building fell victim to a fire in 1808, consideration was given to building the new building in the middle of Woodford Square. Due to public protests, the building site was finally relocated to the southwest side of the square. Commissioned by Sir Ralph Woodford and under the direction of the English architect Reginald Power, the church was built between 1816 and 1818 in neo-Gothic style with a large clock tower and was consecrated on Sunday, May 25, 1823. It has six stained glass windows, a marble statue commemorating Sir Woodford, and the tombstones of several island governors are on the site.
- Jama Masjid Mosque. On the corner of Piccadilly Street and Queen Street at the foot of Laventille Hill is the city's largest mosque, which is also the city's main modern mosque.
- Rosary Church, Henry Street / Park Street, Downtown. Catholic church, built between 1892 and 1910 in Gothic style. This is the largest of the three main churches in the city. Unfortunately, the opening times are irregular.
Buildings
- Stollmeyers Castle. Stollmeyers Castle is the northernmost of the "Seven Magnificent Buildings". The client for this castle-like building was Charles Fourier Stollmeyer, a German immigrant from the USA who held a managerial position at a local asphalt company. His son Conrad C. Stollmeyer lived in the house. The architect was Robert Giles from Scotland. The house is believed to be similar to Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The result was a mixture between a Rheinburg and Balmoral Castle. During the Second World War, the Americans used the property as an operations base. After the death of Conrad C. Stollmeyer and his wife, the house fell to Dr. John Stollmeyer. He sold it to insurance broker Jesse Henry A. Mahabir in 1972. In 1979 his family sold it to the government.
- Whitehall. Whitehall was built in the Italian palazzo style for the cocoa plantation owner Joseph Leon Agostini. The building material came from the island of Barbados. In 1907 it was sold to Robert Henderson. During the Second World War, the US Air Force took over the house from 1940–1944. In 1954 it became the property of the government. Initially, it was the prime minister's official residence, and today it is home to the development ministry.
- Archbishop's Palace, 27 Maraval Road. Tel.: 622-6680. The building was built on behalf of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Trinidad and Tobago by an Irish architect in the years 1903-1904 in the neo-romantic style of marble and red granite. The material came from Ireland by ship. The roof is made of copper sheets and slate sheets. Only the floors, stairs and wall paneling were made from local woods. In 1968 the building was renovated. Archbishop Anthony Pantin lived there for over 30 years until his death in March 2000.
- Mille Fleur. The Villa of a Thousand Flowers was built for the then Mayor of Port of Spain, Dr. Henrique Prada, built. It is now owned by the government. It was renovated in 2007-2008 and is intended to house the bar association.
- Ambard's Residence. Ambard's Residence was built by the architect Georges Brown for the rich merchant Lucien Ambard in the French Empire style. The building has a multitude of domes, bay windows and balconies with ornate wrought iron railings. In 1940 the Indian Timothy Roodal bought the property. Since then it has been called Roodal's Palace. This property is the only one in this series to be privately owned to this day.
- Hayes Court, 21 Maraval Road. Tel.: 675-7034. The Anglican Church bought this property in 1903. The residence of the Anglican Archbishop of Trinidad was built there until 1910. This Italian Renaissance style building was added to the list of the “Seven Magnificent Buildings” last.
- Queen's Royal College, Maraval Road / St. Clair Avenue. The oldest and most prestigious school in the city was founded there. In March 1904, Governor Sir Alfred Maloney opened this building. Under the supervision of Walsh Wrightson, the director of Public Works, it was built according to the plans of the German architect Daniel Hahn in the Renaissance style with a central tower and two wing wings. It is a concrete building with a cladding of blue limestone blocks, the facade is decorated with red paint. Today the school is attended by around 1,200 students. It is the only one of the “Seven Magnificent Buildings” that is open to the public.
- Red House. Tel.: 623-2565, 623-8366, Fax: 625-4672, Email: [email protected]. The Red House, Houses of Parliament and Senate just west of Woodford Square. In the years 1844–1848 a previous building was built. He fell victim to an arson attack in 1903. The administration had increased the drinking water fees and as a result there were riots and the fire. The current building was built between 1904 and 1906 for 200,000 dollars according to the plans of the German architect Daniel Hahn in the neo-renaissance style. The striking red paintwork that the building was given in 1897 in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and from which the house owes its name has been retained to the present day. In the summer of 1990, Black Muslim militants stormed parliament and the prime minister and MPs present were held hostage for five days before the uprising collapsed. In the rotunda is the grave of the first Prime Minister Eric Williams. Visits to the building are possible, Mon - Thu 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Registration at least 8 days in advance is necessary. A look at the parliament is possible for the public. Accessed from Knox Street on Fridays at 1:30 PM.
Museums
- Fort San Andres, near South Quay. There is a small museum on the 1st floor as a branch of the National Museum. In 1787 the fort was built by the Spaniards to protect the harbor. This is one of the very few buildings that survived the 1801 fire.Open: Tue - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: free entry.
- Royal Victoria Institute, National Museum and Art Gallery, 117 Frederick Street / Keate Street. Tel.: 623-5941. The museum opened in 1892 and rebuilt after a fire in 1923. In the mid-1980s it was completely renovated, reorganized and reopened under new management. The museum shows finds from the time of the indigenous population. There is an exhibition on the carnival and living conditions during World War II, as well as works of art by leading national and international artists.Open: Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Price: free entry.
- Central bank with the glass facades of the two twin tower high-rise towers. The eye-catcher in the silhouette of the city, opened in 1985. The buildings are also home to the Prime Minister's offices and the Central Bank Mint Museum.Open: Museum: Tue - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.Price: free entry.
Streets and squares
- Independence Square. Independence Square in the south of downtown is not a square but a wide, traffic-calmed parallel street. At the eastern end of Independence Square is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
- Woodford Square. Before that, Brunswick Square. This place was named after the governor Sir Ralph Woodford. During his tenure from 1813 to 1828 he did a lot for the city. He had the port enlarged and laid the foundation stone for the Anglican and Catholic cathedral. He had the Queen's Park and the Botanical Garden laid out. He improved the city's sewer system, paved streets and planted trees. Some important buildings are grouped around the square, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Red House is the seat of Parliament, the courthouse, the town hall and the library.
- King George V. Park. King George V. Park is used as a parking lot when cricket is being played at Queen's Park.
- Jackson Square, in the St. Clair district, west of Queen's Park Savannah.
- Memorial Park, Frederick Street, across from the National Museum with the Memorial to the Fallen in the Two World Wars.
- Lord Harris Square, in the Downtown district, three blocks south of Queen's Park Savannah main entrance.
- Adam Smith Square. Larger, park-like space, during the carnival time the parades pass there and judges for the participants are in the stands.
- Siegert Square, in Woodbrook. Larger, park-like space.
Parks
- Botanical Garden. Tel.: 622-1221. With an area of 44 hectares, it connects to Queen's Park Savannah in the north. The botanical garden was laid out in 1820 on behalf of Governor Woodford. There are about 700 trees there. There is a cactus garden and an orchid house.Open: daily 6.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
- Emperor Valley Zoo, St. Clair. Tel.: 622-3530, 622-5343-44. It is right next to the Botanical Garden. It was founded in 1952. Unfortunately, the animals are not always housed appropriately. Lions and tigers in particular have cages that are far too small. There are also a variety of native animals, monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, millipedes, birds and an aquarium.Open: daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Entry 10 TT dollars, children 5 TT dollars.
- Queen's Park Savannah. Former sugar cane plantation, sports and event area. In 1817 Governor Woodford bought this approximately 1 km² flat piece of land from the plantation owner Perschier. He had the site prepared so that horse races could be held there since 1828. In 1854 the first stages for carnival events were built. Cricket was played there until 1896. In 1913, the American Frank Boland landed the first plane there. Until 1950 a tram line ran around the park. This then became the route for a one-way street, probably the largest roundabout in the world. In general, the park only comes to life in the cooler late afternoon hours. Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. you can meet families, joggers, children flying kites, soccer players and hawkers. In the middle of the square is a mysterious place surrounded by a high wall, the private cemetery of the Peschier family, inaccessible to visitors. At the beginning of 2007 the old stands for the carnival parades were torn down. By the beginning of the carnival season 2009, a steel frame for the audience is to be built there, five floors high, with glass walls and a large, extended glass roof. The performers with their costumes should then also be protected from the rain. The construction costs are currently estimated at 450 million TT $.
- Wild Flower Park, in the St. Clair district, north of the "Seven Magnificent Buildings". Listed as a botanical garden by law since 1999.
various
- Lapeyrouse Cemetery. This large cemetery at the east end of Woodbrook is a significant resting place. In addition to Africans, Chinese, Europeans, Indians and Lebanese, important personalities such as Arthur Cipriani and Charlie King rest in the tombs, some of which are richly decorated.
- Queen's Hall, 1-3 St. Ann's Road. Tel.: 624-1284, 621-2911, Fax: 624-2619. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event center for theater and concerts was built in 1959 with 740 seats. In 2002 a thorough renovation and enlargement took place. The ceiling was raised, the backstage was expanded, the loudspeaker system was renewed and the seats were increased to 1,200.
- President's House. In the northeast of Queen's Park, the residences of the governor and the prime minister adjoin the botanical garden. The President's House was built in the Victorian style in 1873–1876 as a residence for the British governor. In 1938 it burned down partially. In 1958 it became the residence of the Governor-General of the Federation of the West Indies, Lord Hailes. Since independence it has been the official residence of the governor of Trinidad and Tobago. The gardens have been open to the public for ages.
- Prime Minister's residence. The prime minister's residence is partially hidden behind the governor's villa. In 2007-2008 the property was partially demolished, completely renovated and expanded. Construction costs were estimated at TT $ 148 million, but by March 2009 TT $ 244 million had already been spent.
- Fort George. Fort George is approximately 4 km from the city center. In the years 1777 to 1779 the fort was used as a La Vigie Built by the French on the 335 m high hill west of the city as a fortification. In the following years it changed hands several times between the French and the English until they set it on fire. The island governor Sir James Hilop then had it rebuilt in 1804-05 and reinforced with several cannon positions. There is a signal tower in the center. It was used to transmit military messages between 1802 and 1964. The complex with its walls, cannons and the remains of the guard with the cell wing has been open to visitors as a historical complex since 1968. The view over the city is breathtaking. Since 1988 there has also been a narrow road that leads up. Access is via Tragarete Road. Just before the junction with Western Main Road, Fort George Road branches off. From there it is three kilometers to the fort. The winding road is so narrow in places that only a car can pass, luckily there is little traffic there.
- Fort Chacon, Laventille Road / Chacon Road, Laventille Hill. It was built in 1774 by order of the then governor Don Marie José Chacon built. In 1793 the Spanish officer built it Don Cosmo Damien Churruca there a star observatory with which he was able to precisely determine the geographic coordinates of the "New World" for the first time. The fort is not a special attraction, only some of the surrounding walls have been preserved. Today the police station is located in the building.
- Fort Picton, Picton Road, Laventille Hill. This fort was owned by the island's second governor Sir Thomas Picton Commissioned in 1797 and was intended as reinforcement for Fort George. Only a 13 m high round tower with a diameter of 10 m with loopholes all around is of importance. The tower was restored in 1990. The national army uses the facility as an observation post. From the tower platform you have a beautiful view of Port of Spain and the harbor.
activities
Adventure / amusement park
- La Laja Nature Retreat, 10-A Maraval Road. Tel.: 628-4231.
Fitness center
- The Body Academy, Queen's Cricket Club, 94 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook. Tel.: 469-0321. Open: Mon - Thu 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat Sun 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
golf
- St. Andrew's Golf Club, St. Andrew’s Wynd, Moka, Maraval. Tel.: 629-0066, Fax: 629-2314. 18-hole golf course, 6,555 yards, par 72. Restaurant, bar, pool. The following are prohibited: tops, T-shirts, shorts, gym shorts, jeans with holes, 3/4 jeans. Golf shoes with “soft spikes” are mandatory.Price: Fees: Annual membership TT $ 5,500, green fee for visitors: TT $ 450.
Sporting events
- Hasley Crawford Stadium, Andrew Jeffers Highway / Ariapita Avenue, Invaders Bay. Tel.: 623-0304. National stadium built in 1980 with 27,000 seats.
- Queen's Park Cricket Club, 94 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-2295, Fax: 622-0412. The cricket club was founded in 1891. There are around 2,700 club members. In addition to cricket, football, hockey and squash are played, and there is also a fitness center and a cricket museum.
Yacht charter
shop
Shopping centers with shops, restaurants, service
- Aboutique Mall, Frederick Street - Movie Towne Boulevard. Tel.: 623-6759.
- Bradford City Mall, Henry Street, Downtown. Tel.: 623-8474.
- Colsort Mall - Capital Plaza, 11-13 Frederick Street, Downtown. Tel.: 624-0571.
- East Side Plaza - Charlotte Street Mall, 32 Charlotte Street, Downtown. Tel.: 623-2626.
- Ellerslie Plaza, Rapsey Street / Saddle Road, Ellerslie Court, Maraval. Tel.: 622-9010.
- Golden Doors Plaza, Frederick Street, Downtown. Tel.: 623-4837.
- Hadeed Center Mall, 44 Henry Street, Downtown. Tel.: 627-4974.
- Movie Town Mall, Audrey Jeffers Highway, Invaders Bay. Tel.: 627-8277.
- Narwani Mall, 13 Charlotte Street, Downtown. Tel.: 625-1223.
- New City Mall, 41 Independence Square, Downtown. Tel.: 627-2827.
- People's Mall, 26-30 Frederick Street, Downtown. Tel.: 627-4654.
- Plaza Espermaria, Henry Street, Downtown. Tel.: 665-1144.
- Promenade Center, 68 Independence Square, Downtown. Tel.: 625-5177.
- Royal Palm Plaza, 7 Saddle Road, Maraval.
- Shoppes of Maraval, Maravillas / 3 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-0806.
- Tent City Mall, 41 Independence Square, Downtown. Tel.: 625-4113.
- Town Center Mall, 19-21 Frederick Street / Chacon Street, Downtown. Tel.: 627-2922.
- Uptown Mall, 44-58 Edward Street, Downtown. Tel.: 625-0762.
- Voyager Mall, Frederick Street / Independence Square, Downtown. Tel.: 623-2703.
kitchen
Restaurants in the Belmont district
- Apsara, 13 Queen's Park East. Tel.: 623-7659. Indian - medium prices.Open: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Downtown restaurants
- Bos burger, Independence Square. Tel.: 627-6615.
- Mango's, Independence Square / Chacon Street. Tel.: 626-2646. Chinese - medium prices.Open: Mon - Sat 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Carmen's Cuisine, 40 Charlotte Street. Tel.: 624-0781.
- Fast Food Palace, 147 Charlotte Street. Tel.: 624-6821.
- Time to Eat, 12 Charlotte Street. Tel.: 627-9370.
- Festak African Restaurant & Lounge, 106 Frederick Street. Tel.: 623-4101.
- Grill King, 96 Frederick Street. Tel.: 624-1720.
- Laughing Buddha, 86 Frederick Street. Tel.: 627-0100. Japanese - medium prices.Open: daily from 11.30 a.m.
- Sasha's carvery, 3-5 Frederick Street, Excellent City Center. Tel.: 627-4805.
- Callaloo Cafe & Restaurant, Henry Street. Tel.: 627-4072.
- Tropical Heat Restaurant & Bar, 7 Henry Street. Tel.: 625-8483.
- Cafe de Roxee, 2nd floor, Colsort Mall. Tel.: 625-9909. Creole.Open: Mon - Thu 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Curry Cabana, Colsort Mall. Tel.: 627-2222. Indian.Open: Mon - Thu 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fri 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sat 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Fresh approach, Town Center Mall, 19-21 Frederick Street / Chacon Street. Tel.: 627-4411. Quick meals.
Restaurants in the Maraval district
- China Palace, upper floor Ellerslie Plaza. Tel.: 622-5866. Chinese.Open: Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Eat It For Grilled Foods, Ellerslie Plaza. Tel.: 622-8080.
- Panini Cafe, Ellerslie Plaza. Tel.: 628-6551.
- Joe's Pizza & Steaks, Shoppes of Maraval, Saddle Road. Tel.: 628-7402. Italian.Geöffnet: Mo – Sa 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr, So 17.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Jaffa At The Oval, 94 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-6825.
- Joseph´s, 3-A Rookery Nook. Tel.: 622-5557. Libanesisch.Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.30 – 14.30 Uhr Mo – Sa 18.30 – 22.00 Uhr.
Restaurants im Orsteil Newtown
- Jenny´s on the Boulevard, 6 Cipriani Boulevard. Tel.: 625-1807, 623-5623-24. Chinesisch - teuer.Geöffnet: Mo – Do 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr, Fr Sa 11.00 – 23.00 Uhr.
- New Shay Shay Tien Restaurant, 77-79 Cipriani Boulevard. Tel.: 627-8185.
- Sunday Kitchen, 77-79 Cipriani Boulevard. Tel.: 627-8089.
- Tony Roma´s Bar & Grill, 51 Cipriani Boulevard. Tel.: 627-7427, Fax: 625-5087. Amerikanisch, Steakhaus - mittlere Preise.Geöffnet: täglich 11.00 – 23.00 Uhr, Fr Sa bis 0.00 Uhr.
- Swan, 12 Maraval Road. Tel.: 622-2611.
Restaurants im Ortsteil St. Clair
- Il Colosseo, 16 Rust Street. Tel.: 628-1494. Italienisch - teuer.Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.00 – 14.30 Uhr 18.30 – 22.30 Uhr, Sa 18.30 – 22.30 Uhr.
- The Verandah, 10 Rust Street. Tel.: 622-6287. Karibisch - sehr teuer.Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.30 – 14.00 Uhr, Do Sa 19.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
Restaurants im Ortsteil St. James
- Kentucky Fried Chicken - KFC, 5 Long Circular Road, St. James. Tel.: 622-2669. Schnellgerichte - günstig.
- Nature´s Own, Long Circular Mall. Tel.: 628-6902.
- Sing Ho, 3. Etage, Long Circular Mall. Tel.: 628-2077, Fax: 622-3228. Chinesisch - mittlere Preise. Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Live-Musik.Geöffnet: täglich 24 Stunden.
- The Beefeater, Long Circular Mall. Tel.: 628-8938.
- Bos Burger, 107 Western Main Road. Tel.: 628-3267.
- Chay Ying Leong - Home Style Curry Cuisine, 85 Western Main Road. Tel.: 628-6539.
- Golden Stars Restaurant & Lounge, Western Main Road / Naipaul Street. Tel.: 622-6026.
- Gourmet Creole, 47 Western Main Road. Tel.: 628-1027.
- Irie Bites, 153 Western Main Road. Tel.: 622-6725. Jamaikanisch - mittlere Preise.Geöffnet: Mo – Do 11.00 – 21.00 Uhr, Fr Sa 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Joe´s Pizza & Steaks, 41 Western Main Road. Tel.: 628-3431. Italian.Geöffnet: Mo – Sa 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr, So 17.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Oriental Restaurant, 42 Western Main Road. Tel.: 622-1368.
Restaurants im Ortsteil Woodbrook
- Angelo´s, 38 Ariapita Avenue / Cornelio Street. Tel.: 628-5551. Italienisch - sehr teuer.Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.30 – 14.30 Uhr 18.30 – 22.30 Uhr, Sa 18.30 – 22.30 Uhr.
- Eagle´s Restaurant & Foodmart, Ariapita Avenue / Fitt Street. Tel.: 625-1684.
- Frankie´s, 68 Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 622-6609. Indisch - günstig.Geöffnet: Mo – Do 7.30 – 22.30 Uhr, Fr Sa 8.00 – 0.00 Uhr.
- Irie Bites, 71 Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 622-7364. Jamaikanisch - mittlere Preise.Geöffnet: Mo – Do 11.00 – 21.00 Uhr, Fr Sa 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- La Bastille Restaurant & Weinbar, 84-A Ariapita Avenue / De Verteuil Street. Tel.: 622-1789, Fax: 628-4559. Französisch - teuer.Geöffnet: Di – Do 10.30 – 16.00 Uhr 18.30 – 22.00 Uhr, Fr Sa 7.30 – 16.00 Uhr 18.30 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Mangoes Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 628-0054.
- Satchmo´s, 42 Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 622-2629.
- Sweet Lime Restaurant, 19-23 French Street / Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 624-9983. International - mittlere Preise.Geöffnet: Mo – Sa 11.30 – 0.00 Uhr, So 15.30 – 0.00 Uhr.
- Veni Mangé Restaurant & Bar, 67 Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 624-4597. Karibisch - mittlere Preise.Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.30 – 15.00 Uhr, Mi Fr zusätzlich ab 19.00 Uhr.
- Tapas Restaurant & Bar, Ariapita Avenue / Gallus Street. Tel.: 628-0054.
- Tasca Latina, 16 Philipps Street. Tel.: 625-3497. Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.00 – 2.00 Uhr, Sa 18.00 – 2.00 Uhr.
Hotel restaurants
- Ambassador Hotel, 99-A Long Circular Road, St. James. Tel.: 628-9000. The Marquis, international; The Colonade Cocktail Lounge.Geöffnet: täglich 12.00 – 14 Uhr 19.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Carnetta´s Inn, 99 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-2732. Jacaranda Grill, Freiluft-Grill, Terrassenbar; Riverside Restaurant.
- Cascadia Hotel, 67 Ariapita Road, St. Ann´s. Tel.: 623-4208. Ithaki, westindisch; Sky View Lounge, Bar.Geöffnet: Frühstück 6.30 – 11.00 Uhr, Mittag 12.00 – 14.30 Uhr, abends 17.30 – 22.45 Uhr.
- Chaconia Inn, 106 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-0941. Karibisch - günstig; Rooftop Bar, geöffnet: Di – So 15.00 – 22.00 Uhr.Geöffnet: täglich 6.30 – 10.30 Uhr 11.30 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Coblentz Inn, 44 Coblentz Avenue, Cascade. Tel.: 621-0541. Battimamzelle, karibisch - teuer; Rooftop Terrace Bar.Geöffnet: täglich 6.30 – 10.30 Uhr 11.00 – 15.00 Uhr 18.00 – 22.30 Uhr.
- Courtyard by Marriott, Audrey Jeffers Highway, Invaders Bay. Tel.: 627-5555. The Centro Restaurant, international, Frühstück, Mittag- und Abendessen.
- Crowne Plaza, Wrightson Road, Downtown. Tel.: 625-3366. La Ronde, 360° Dach-Restaurant; Lawrence of Arabia.Geöffnet: Di – Sa 7.00 – 23.00 Uhr, So 11.30 – 14.30 Uhr.
- Hilton Trinidad, Lady Young Road. Tel.: 624-3111. Pool Terrace Garden Restaurant: täglich 6.30 – 22.30 Uhr; Rituals Coffee House: täglich 6.00 – 20.00 Uhr; Carnival Bar: Mo – Fr 18.00 – 0.00 Uhr; Lobby Bar: täglich 16.00 – 1.00 Uhr.
- Hotel Normandie, 10 Nook Avenue, St. Ann´s. Tel.: 624-1181. Ciao! Vidalia, Restaurant, Bar; Café Trinidad, Frühstückscafé, Mittagsrestaurant.
- Hyatt Hotel, 1 Wrightson Road, Downtown. Tel.: 623-2222. Waterfront Restaurant: täglich für Frühstück 6.00 – 10.30 Uhr, mittags 11.30 – 14.30 Uhr, abends 18.30 – 22.30 Uhr, Sonntag Buffet; Sushi Bar, geöffnet Mo – Sa 17.30 – 22.30 Uhr; Cinnamon, Schnellgerichte, 24 Stunden geöffnet; Lobby Lounge & Bar, geöffnet So – Do 11.00 – 0.00 Uhr, Fr Sa 11.00 – 1.00 Uhr mit Live-Musik ab 18.30 Uhr; Infinity Pool Bar, geöffnet Mo – Do 11.00 – 19.00 Uhr, Fr 11.00 – 20.00 Uhr, Sa 10.00 – 20.00 Uhr, So 10.00 – 19.00 Uhr.
- Kapok Hotel, 16-18 Cotton Hill, St. Clair. Tel.: 622-5765. Bois Cano, Bistro & Bar, Fr Sa Live Musik; Tiki Village, polynesisch, 8. Etage, geöffnet Mo – Fr 6.30 – 22.15 Uhr, Sa So 7.00 – 22.15 Uhr.
- Monique´s Guesthouse, 114-116 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-3334. The Pink Anthurium Restaurant & Bar, karibisch: täglich 7.00 – 10.00 Uhr 18.00 – 22.00 Uhr, Bar: 11.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
- Royal Palm Suites Hotel, Royal Palm Plaza, Maraval. Tel.: 628-6042, Fax: 628-6042. Buccaneer´s Cove, international, Restaurant & Bar, Reservierungs Tel. 628-5086.}
- The Chancellor, 5 St. Ann´s Avenue. Tel.: 623-0883, Fax: 623-0883. Tea Terrace, im Innenhof, dienstags abends: karibische Nacht; Waterfall Bistro & Bar, karibisch.
nightlife
Bars
- Al Place, 33 Prince Street / George Street. Tel.: 623-5653.
- All Out Sports Bar, 1. Etage, Queen's Park Oval, 94 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-6730.
- Bat & Ball English Pub, Tragarete Road, Woodbrook.
- Brooklyn Bar, Carlos Street / Robert Street, Woodbrook.
- Clydesdale Club, St. Clair Avenue / Havelock Street, St. Clair. Tel.: 622-4506.
- Coco Lounge, Ariapita Avenue / Carlos Street, Woodbrook.
- Cricket Wicket, 149 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook. Tel.: 628-6766.
- De Nu Pub, Ariapita Avenue / French Street, Woodbrook. Tel.: 627-4042.
- Don Carlos Recreation Club, 55 Duke Street, Downtown. Tel.: 623-7619.
- Eggy´s Pub, Cipriani Street, Morvant.
- Ice Club, 48 Independence Square. Tel.: 627-6149.
- L J´s Pub, Norfolk Street, Belmont.
- La Habana, 61 Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 625-7393.
- More Vino, 23 O’Connor Street / Ariapita Avenue. Tel.: 622-8466. Geöffnet: Mo – Mi 10.00 – 0.00 Uhr, Do – Sa 10.00 – 1.00 Uhr.
- Ronald´s Bar, Gatacre Street / Baden Powell Street. Tel.: 628-5064.
- Sabor Latino, Shoppes of Maraval, Maraval. Tel.: 628-0927.
- Sky Bar & Lounge, 46 Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook.
- Smokey and Bunty´s, Dengue Street / 97 Western Main Road, St. James. Geöffnet: Mo – Do 22.00 – 3.00 Uhr, Fr – So 22.00 – 6.00 Uhr.
- Spunky´s Pub, 1 Bombay Street, St. James. Tel.: 682-6471.
- The Squeeze, Ariapita Avenue, Woofbrook.
- US One, Frederick Street, Downtown. Tel.: 624-9876.
Nachtclubs
- Zen Night Club, 9-11 Keate Street. Tel.: 625-9936. Ex Deluxe Kino, 3 Etagen.Preis: Eintritt: 70 TT $.
Kinos
Spielkasinos
- Club de Vegas, 78-82 Frederick Street. Tel.: 623-1118.
- Club Princess, Members Club, 44 Independence Square. Tel.: 625-5723. 210 Geldspielautomaten, 9 Spieltische für Poker und Roulette.Geöffnet: täglich 22.00 – 4.00 Uhr.
- Ma Pau, French Street / Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 627-6214.
- Winners Club, 42-A Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 628-6333.
Theater
- Little Carib Theatre, White Street / Roberts Street, Woodbrook. Tel.: 622-4644.
accommodation
- Alicia´s Palace, Lady Chancellor Road, St. Anns. Tel.: 624-8553, Fax: 621-1016. 32 Zimmer, 1 3/4 Mile Post, Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Internet Café.Geöffnet: Frühstück 7.00 – 10.00 Uhr.
- Ambassador Hotel, 99-A Long Circular Road, St. James. Tel.: 628-9000, Fax: 628-7411. 40 Zimmer und 14 Suiten, Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Konferenzraum.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 100 US $, Suite 1 Person 125-185 US $, DZ 125 US $, Suite 2 Personen 150-220 US $. Vermietungspreise inclusive 10 % Hotelsteuern, Frühstück 10 US $, Mittagessen 15 US $, Abendessen 25 US $, Internet 10 US $ pro Tag.
- Cascadia Hotel (ex Valley Vue), 67 Ariapita Road, St. Ann´s. Tel.: 623-4208-09, Fax: 627-8046. 66 Zimmer, Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Andenkengeschäft, behindertengerecht, Fitnessraum, Konferenz-Zentrum, Sauna, 2 Squashplätze, Flutlicht-Tennisplatz, Wasserpark mit 3 Wasserrutschen.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 168-192 US $, DZ 180-204 US $.
- Chaconia Inn, 106 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-3210, Fax: 628-7609. 28 Zimmer, Restaurant, Bar, Pool.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 125 US $, DZ 145 US $, Karneval: EZ / DZ 195 US $. Vermietungspreise inclusive Frühstück und Steuern, minimum 3 Nächte.
- Coblentz Inn, 44 Coblentz Avenue, Cascade. Tel.: 621-0541, 621-0544, Fax: 624-7566. 16 Zimmer, Dachrestaurant, Dachbar.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 158-169 US $, DZ 178-189 US $. Zimmerpreise inclusive Frühstück, Minibar, Internetzugang und Steuern.
- Courtyard by Marriott, Audrey Jeffers Highway, Invaders Bay. Tel.: 627-5555, Fax: 627-6317. 116 Zimmer und 3 Suiten auf 4 Etagen, Restaurant, Bar.
- Crowne Plaza, Wrightson Road. Tel.: 625-3361, Fax: 625-4166. 243 Zimmer und 12 Suiten über 14 Etagen, 2 Restaurants, Lounge, Pool, Avis Autovermietung, Bank.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 170 US $, DZ 195 US $.
- Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center, Lady Young Road. Tel.: 624-3211, Fax: 624-4485. 418 Zimmer, 2 Restaurants, 3 Bars, Pool, Apotheke, Autovermietung, Bank, Boutique, Fitnessraum, Konferenz-Zentrum, Live-Musik, 2 Flutlicht-Tennisplätze, Tischtennis, Lage: 12-Etagen-Hochhaus, 3 km vom Stadtzentrum entfernt.
- Hotel Normandie, 10 Nook Avenue, St. Ann´s. Tel.: 624-1181, Fax: 624-0108. 53 Zimmer, Restaurants, Bar, Pool, Geschäfte. Das Hotel wurde im Jahre 2007 renoviert, Vermietungspreise inclusive Frühstück und Steuern.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 138-155 US $, DZ 155-178 US $.
- Hyatt Hotel, 1 Wrightson Road. Tel.: 623-2222, Fax: 821-6401. 428 Zimmer, Restaurant, Bar, Pool auf dem Dach, Fitness-Zentrum, Geschäfts-Zentrum.
- Kapok Hotel, 16-18 Cotton Hill, St. Clair. Tel.: 622-5765, Fax: 622-9677. 94 Zimmer und Suiten, 2 Restaurants, Bar, Pool, Geschäfte, 5 Konferenzräume, Spielkasino. Lage: 10 Minuten vom Zentrum entfernt.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ / DZ 159-178 US $, Suite 199-214 US $. Vermietungspreise inklusive Frühstück, zuzüglich 21,5 % Service und Hotelsteuern.
- The Chancellor, 5 St. Ann´s Avenue. Tel.: 623-0883, Fax: 623-0883. 15 Zimmer und 7 Suiten, Restaurant, Bar Bistro, Pool mit Wasserfall, Konferenz-Zentrum für 60 Personen.
- Royal Palm Suites Hotel, 7 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-5086, 628-5089, Fax: 628-5086, 628-5089. 41 Zimmer und 28 Suiten, Restaurant, Bar, Pool, 4 Konferenzräume.
Gästehäuser
- Alicia´s House, 7 Coblentz Gardens, St. Ann´s. Tel.: 623-2802, Fax: 623-8560. 21 Zimmer, Restaurant, Bar, Pool.
- Carnetta´s Inn, 99 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-2732, 622-5165, Fax: 628-7717. 14 Zimmer, Restaurant, behindertengerecht.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 84-90 US $, DZ 90-108 US $, Preise inclusive Steuern.
- Forty Winks, 24 Warner Street, Newtown. Tel.: 622-0484. 5 Zimmer, Nichtraucher Hotel mit Dachterrasse, klein aber fein - absolut empfehlenswert! Vermietungspreise inclusive Frühstück, Internet und Steuern.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 93,50 US $, DZ 108,90-115,50 US $.
- Monique´s Guesthouse, 114-116 Saddle Road, Maraval. Tel.: 628-3334, Fax: 622-3232. 10 Zimmer und 10 Apartments, Restaurant, Garten, Internet, behindertengerecht. Lage: 5 km vom Zentrum entfernt. Vermietungspreise inklusive Steuern.Preis: ganzjährig: EZ 84-90 US $, DZ 90-108 US $, bis 4 Pers. 114-132 US $.
Apartments
- Picton Court Apartments, 109 Woodford Street, Newtown. Tel.: 637-9770, Fax: 637-9770. Preis: ganzjährig: Appartment ab 95 US $.
security
Die östlichen Stadtbezirke Laventille and Morvant sollten Touristen auch tagsüber meiden, oder nur in Begleitung von vertrauenswürdigen Einheimischen betreten. Insbesondere während des Karnevals gibt es viele Diebstähle und auch einige Überfälle auf Touristen.
health
doctors
- Caribbean Medical Clinic, 5 Queen´s Park East. Tel.: 625-3944.
- Community Hospital of Seventh Day Adventists, Western Main Road, Cocorite. Tel.: 622-1191-92, 628-8330-32. Privatkrankenhaus.
- General Hospital, 123 Charlotte Street. Tel.: 623-2951-52, 623-7715, 625-3622.
- St. Clair Medical Centre, 18 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair. Tel.: 628-1451, 622-5514, Fax: 622-3124. Privatkrankenhaus.
- The Marli Street Clinic, 10 Marli Street. Tel.: 622-7183. Privates Ärztezentrum mit Nuclearmedizin, CT, Röntgen.
optician
- Carter´s Optical, 45 Ellerslie Plaza, Maraval. Tel.: 622-7975.
- Feng Optical, 24 Mucurapo Road, St. James. Tel.: 393-9451.
- Ferreira Optical, 94-A Frederick Street. Tel.: 627-3937.
- Ferreira Optical, Long Circular Mall. Tel.: 622-8565.
- Northshore Optical Studio, 701 Aldegonda Park, St. Ann´s Road, St. Ann. Tel.: 621-2331, Fax: 621-2331.
- Today´s Optical, 76 Frederick Street. Tel.: 624-7611.
Pharmacies
Practical advice
Banks
- Republic Bank, 28-30 Murray Street / Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 627-8062.
- Republic Bank, 58-60 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 625-4421.
- Republic Bank, 59 Independence Square. Tel.: 625-4411.
- Republic Bank, 7Promenade Centre, 2 Independence Square. Tel.: 625-2711.
- Republic Bank, 9-11 Park Street. Tel.: 623-1056.
- Republic Bank, Hilton Trinidad Hotel, Lady Young Road. Tel.: 625-4411.
- Republic Bank, Norfolk Road / Erthig Road, Belmont. Tel.: 623-7239. Open: Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Republic Bank, Ellerslie Court, Boissiere, Maraval. Tel.: 622-1659.
- Republic Bank, Long Circular Mall, 51-53 Long Circular Road, St. James. Tel.: 623-7234. Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 11.00 – 18.00 Uhr.
- Royal Bank Trinidad & Tobago (RBTT), Bournes Road / 70 Western Main Road, St. James. Tel.: 625-7288, Fax: 628-2091.
- Royal Bank Trinidad & Tobago, Long Circular Road / Rookery Nook, Maraval. Tel.: 625-7288.
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ATMs
- First Citizen Bank, Glencoe, Kappa Drugs, Highland Plaza.
- First Citizen Bank, Invaders Bay, Movie Towne, Audrey Jeffers Highway.
- First Citizen Bank, Maraval, N.P. Maraval, Morne Coco Road / Saddle Road.
- First Citizen Bank, Morvant, N.P. Quik Shoppe.
- First Citizen Bank, N.P. Quik Shoppe, Richmond Street.
- First Citizen Bank, Port Authority, Wrightson Road.
- RBTT, 19-21 Park Street.
- RBTT, 55 Independence Square.
- RBTT, 8 Sweet Briar Road, St. Clair.
- RBTT, Algico Plaza, St. Vincent Street.
- RBTT, BP Trinidad & Tobago Building, Queen´s Park Savannah.
- RBTT, City Gate.
- RBTT, General Hospital.
- RBTT, Maraval, Long Circular Mall, Long Circular Road.
- RBTT, Maraval, Long Circular Road / Rookery Nook Road.
- RBTT, Woodbrook, French Street.
- Scotiabank, Independence Square.
- Scotiabank, Maraval, Ellerslie Plaza, Long Circular Road.
- Scotiabank, Park Street / Pembroke Street.
- Scotiabank, St. James, Western Main Road / Bengal Street.
Internationale Geldüberweisungen
- Western Union Money Transfer, 44-58 Edward Street. Tel.: 623-6000.
- Western Union Money Transfer, Uptown Mall. Tel.: 623-4457.
Deutsche Botschaft
- Deutsche Botschaft, 7-9 Marli Street, Newtown, Port-of-Spain. Tel.: 628-1630-1632, Fax: 628-5278. Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 8.00 – 11.30 Uhr.
information
- Tourism Development Company of Trinidad & Tobago, Level 1, Maritime Centre, 29 Tenth Avenue, Barataria, Port of Spain. Tel.: 675-7034, Fax: 638-7962.
miscellaneous
- City Gate Post Office, Downtown. Tel.: 684-6877.
- St. Clair Post Office, 177 Tragarete Road. Tel.: 622-3364. Geöffnet: Mo – Fr 7.00 – 17.00 Uhr, Sa 8.00 – 12.00 Uhr.
Internet Cafés
- Jus’ Click, Royal Palm Plaza, Maraval. Tel.: 628-2316.
trips
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary. Caroni Swamp Vogelschutzgebiet, direkt südlich von Port of Spain. In dem 180 ha großen Mangroven-Sumpfgebiet findet man über 186 verschiedene Vogelarten, u. a. Regenpfeiffer, Enten, den Scharlachroten Ibis, Pelikane und verschiedene Reiherarten wie Silberreiher oder Löffelreiher. Im Jahre 1953 wurde das Schutzgebiet gegründet, seit 1965 ist es für Besucher geöffnet. Es gibt dort Plattformen zur beobachtung von Vögeln, Wanderwege auf Holzplanken und Waschräume. Motorboote fahren etwa 7 km weit durch die Sümpfe, Abfahrt der Boote um 4.30 Uhr morgens und zwischen 16.00 und 16.30 Uhr, Fahrpreis zwischen 30 und 40 TT $.
Travel agencies
- A´s Travel Service – Thomas Cook Repräsentant, 177 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook. Tel.: 622-7664, Fax: 628-6808.
- Eastside Tours & Travel Service, 32 Charlotte Street. Tel.: 625-6951.
- Elsa's Travel Service, Ariapita Drive, Woodbrook. Tel.: 622-3026.
- First Class Travel Service, 13 Carlos Street, Woodbrook. Tel.: 627-1001.
- Go 4 Less Vacations, 75 Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Tel.: 627-2727.
- Kam's Travel & Tours, Long Circular Mall, St. James. Tel.: 868-622-6819.
- Naipaul's Tours & Travel Service, Port Authority Gebäude. Tel.: 623-5516.
- S & L Travel, Bradford Mall. Tel.: 625-8297.
- Travel House, 126 Edward Street. Tel.: 625-5863.
- Vendryes Travel, 71 Frederick Street. Tel.: 623-7272-75.
- We Go Travel, Oxford Street / Charlotte Street. Tel.: 625-2911.
Round trips
- Trinidad & Tobago Sightseeing Tours, 12 Western Main Road, St. James. Tel.: 628-1051, Fax: 622-9205.
