Port of Spain Essentials

Port of Spain features a mix of historic architecture and expansive green spaces. The Queen’s Park Savannah, a former sugar estate, serves as the city's central hub for exercise and cultural events. Nearby, the Red House displays Beaux-Arts parliamentary design, while the National Museum and Art Gallery preserves the country's artistic heritage. The Royal Botanic Gardens, established in 1818, sit adjacent to the Emperor Valley Zoo. Downtown, the Brian Lara Promenade and Trinity Cathedral offer insights into the city's urban development and religious history.

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Queen's Park Savannah

The former sugar estate is nowadays the town's most popular park for both exercise and various events.

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The Red House

The Red House is the seat of Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago. The architectural design of the Red House is of Beaux-Arts style.

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National Museum & Art Gallery

The National Museum and Art Gallery is the national museum of Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain on Trinidad island.

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Royal Botanic Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Port of Spain.

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Emperor Valley Zoo

The Emperor Valley Zoo is the only zoo in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located North of the Queen's Park Savannah and West of the Royal…

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Brian Lara Promenade

The heart of the busy city. Great for picture-taking, people-watching or tasting the street food from one of the local vendors.

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Trinity Cathedral

Anglican cathedral completed in 1823 featuring Gothic Revival architecture. The interior contains an intricate hammerbeam roof made of local mahogany and marble monuments dedicated to prominent historical figures.

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Port of Spain Lighthouse

Hexagonal landmark built in the 1880s to guide ships into the harbor. Following extensive land reclamation, the decommissioned structure is now situated inland along South Quay.