Port-of-spain Map, Trinidad And Tobago

Port-of-spain History

The foundation of Port-of-Spain is connected to an Amerindian fishing village that used to lay on the contemporary city premises. The Spaniards came here in 1560 and established the “Puerto de los Hispanloes”, slowly starting to erect their own settlements. These were built during the 16th and 17th centuries and had the form of mud-plastered ajoupas, placed between large silk cotton trees that used to dominate the... read more

Port-of-spain Sightseeing

Another important destination would be the Independence Square, located south of Woodford, which is home to the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and which leads into the shoreline and the famous landmark off the city that used to be the Port of Spain lighthouse, but which is no longer functional. South of the Independence Square you will find some of the tallest buildings in the Caribbean which are... read more

Port-of-spain Travel Guide

Education is free and compulsory in Trinidad and Tobago until the age of sixteen and there are over 40 schools in Port -of -Spain that are funded by the government. The Trinidad and Tobago University also has some of its main offices in Port -of -Spain and students can choose between researching the natural gas resources in the area and studies at the maritime institute. The city’s nightlife and restaurant offer also... read more