Trinidad and Tobago
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Port of Spain
- Population: approx. 1.5 million
- Languages: English
- Area: 5,128 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST)
- Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
- Flag colors: Red, black, white
- National Day: August 31 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Forged from the Love of Liberty
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation off Venezuela)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Chaguanas
- San Fernando
- Port of Spain
- Arima
- Point Fortin
- Couva
- Tunapuna
- Sangre Grande
- Paradise
- Scarborough (Tobago)
- Peñal
- San Juan
- Diego Martin
- Rio Claro
- Siparia
Top 15 Attractions
- Pigeon Point (Tobago)
- Pitch Lake (Trinidad)
- Nylon Pool & Buccoo Reef
- Caroni Bird Sanctuary
- Maracas Bay
- Main Ridge Forest Reserve
- Asa Wright Nature Centre
- Fort King George (Scarborough)
- Temple in the Sea (North Waterloo)
- Queen's Park Savannah & Magnificent Seven
- Las Cuevas Beach
- Argyle Waterfalls
- Chaguaramas Boardwalk & Nature Park
- Englishman's Bay
- Gasparee Caves
Climate and Nature
Trinidad and Tobago enjoys a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The twin-island nation features varied terrain: Trinidad is marked by mountain ranges, mangroves, and rainforests, while Tobago offers pristine coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and protected ridge forests.
Culture and Gastronomy
The cultural landscape is an energetic fusion of Indian, African, European, and Indigenous heritages, world-famous for inventing the steelpan drum and pioneering Calypso and Soca music. Gastronomy centers around iconic street food like 'Doubles', 'Bake and Shark', and curried delicacies.
Economy
Unlike many Caribbean nations, the economy of Trinidad and Tobago is largely driven by petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemical exports. It stands as one of the most industrialized countries in the region, complemented by growing eco-tourism in Tobago.
Did you know?
- Trinidad and Tobago is the birthplace of the steelpan drum, the only major acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century?
- Pitch Lake in Trinidad is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world and has paved streets in New York and London?
- Tobago's Main Ridge Forest Reserve, established in 1776, is the oldest legally protected natural rainforest reserve in the Western Hemisphere?
- The 'Nylon Pool' is an offshore natural swimming pool on a shallow coral reef, named by Prince Philip for its transparent waters?
- Trinidad is home to the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper, historically recorded as one of the hottest chili peppers in the world?
Live footage: Discover Trinidad and Tobago via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Trinidad and Tobago and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Trinidad and Tobago: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Trinidad and Tobago: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Trinidad and Tobago in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
