Places to visit in Port of Spain

 

1.       Reed Primate Forest Reserve, Tobago

Rich in biodiversity, the Ridge Forest Reserve is the oldest legally protected forest in the Western Hemisphere. The reserve is home to more than half of the island's bird species, including the blue-backed manakin, common grouse, and many species of hummingbird. Walking through the green foliage, you can also spot frogs, lizards, snakes and butterflies. The path through the reserve from north to south, near the eastern tip of Tobago, is one of the most scenic ways to see the forest. At the top of the hills are hiking trails and freelance guides. You can also buy some Guest houses in trinidad.

 

2.       Fort King George and Tobago Museum, Tobago

Built in the 1770s and overlooking Scarborough Bay, Fort King George offers a good view of the town and park-like tranquility with some fine trees. Still surviving are remnants of the original brick and stone walls, an early prison, officers' mess, several cannons, and a lighthouse. Fort King George is the most preserved fort on the island. Also on the grounds, the Museum of Tobago displays collections of antique maps, African art, Amerindian artifacts, coins, and shells.

 

3.       Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust, Trinidad

Amidst an oil refinery may seem like an odd place for a nature retreat, but this is one of the best bird watching spots in Trinidad. Surrounded by lush tropical foliage, this 30-hectare sanctuary includes an interpretive center and nature trails along lily-covered lakes, where you can spot species such as scarlet ibises, dull-black whistling ducks, and white-cheeked bats. The Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust protects the reserve and works on rehabilitation and captive breeding programs for endangered species.