Things To Do
Maracas Beach
The most popular beach in Trinidad, Maracas Bay is home to great tans, exciting surf and the wildly popular local street food known as bake and shark. Who says beach day Friday?!
Caroni Swamp
One of our favourites! Tours are done in the late afternoon, ending at sunset. This is high on our list of recommendations. Great adventure for Sunday :) You will need to book a tour for this. About: The Caroni Swamp and Bird Sanctuary is the natural nesting home of the Scarlet Ibis bird, one of the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. The major attraction at this mangrove is the opportunity to observe, close to sunset, the ritualistic roosting habits of thousands of these bright red birds. The mangrove trees provide nesting places for the migratory birds, making it perfect for birdwatchers. Flat-bottom boats conduct regular tours through the mangrove. The Caroni Swamp is the largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad.
Queen's Park Savannah
The largest roundabout in the world. On weekends and week day afternoons, the Savannah comes to life and is the destination for sports enthusiasts, health fanatics, joggers, family picnics, strolling couples and persons seeking to indulge in the sumptuous local street food served by vendors. The Savannah is surrounded by many interesting attractions, including the Hollows, the Botanic Gardens, the Magnificent Seven and the Emperor Valley Zoo. Around the Savannah you will also find old traditional Trinidadian architecture mixing with new. Walking distance from Kapok Hotel Admittance: FREE
The Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanic gardens houses 700 hundred trees of which thirteen percent (13%) are indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago while the other trees and plants represent all the other continents of the world. The Gardens, which were established in 1818, are situated just north of the Queen’s Park Savannah. The landscaped site occupies 61. 8 acres (25 hectares) and is known as one of the oldest Botanic Gardens in the world. Walking distance from Kapok Hotel The Gardens are open from 6am - 6pm everyday. Admittance: FREE
The Magnificent Seven
Along the west side of the Queen’s Park Savannah on Maraval Rd are the Magnificent Seven, a line of eccentric and ornate colonial buildings constructed in the early 20th century. From south to north, they are Queen’s Royal College; Hayes Court; Mille Fleurs; Roomor; the Catholic Archbishop’s Residence; White Hall; and Stollmeyer’s Castle.
Emperor Valley Zoo
The Emperor Valley Zoo is the main zoo in Trinidad and Tobago, located north of the Queen’s Park Savannah and west of the Botanic Gardens in Port of Spain. It is also the only zoo in the Caribbean to house Lions, Giraffes, an entertaining Giant Otter and a 30 year old 12 foot Crocodile. The zoo is open from 9am - 6pm. Admittance is $30.00 TTD for adults and $15.00 TTD for children under 12 years. Walking distance from Kapok Hotel
Ellerslie Plaza
This outdoor mall is walking distance from Kapok Hotel. Here you'll find some small restaurants (Panini Cafe, a chinese restaurant, pizza, Haagen Dazs ice cream, Starbucks), bank, pharmacy, mini grocery store/marketplace, a local souvenir store (Rainy Days), and small clothing and swimsuit shops.
MovieTowne
MovieTowne is the only cinema in Port of Spain. It's also home to shopping, Carousel Park (with paid rides for little ones), Fiesta Plaza (which has pubs and restaurants), fast food outlets and Starbucks. Transportation will be needed.