Family Days in Trinidad and Tobago

October 30, 2026

As of October 2026, the US State Department advises reconsidering travel to Trinidad and Tobago because of crime. The UK FCDO says violent crime is high and asks for particular caution in downtown Port of Spain, Carenage, Sea Lots, Belmont, Laventille, Morvant, Beetham, Barataria, Cocorite and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah. Visit the city centre by day, use registered taxis, do not walk alone at night, and check FCDO advice and travel.state.gov before you book.

Family activities in Trinidad and Tobago

Families do well when they pick calm water, short guided visits and daytime sights. Costs are in Trinidad and Tobago dollars (TT$), about TT$6.8 to US$1, and small admissions are usually paid in cash.

Pigeon Point and Store Bay (Tobago)

Both beaches are sheltered by the reef, shallow and calm, with no surf. Pigeon Point Heritage Park charges TT$20 for an adult (about US$3). Children need close supervision. A seven-year-old girl was killed by a jet ski at Pigeon Point in April 2026, and jet skis are now restricted there, so keep children out of any boat lanes and stay within arm’s reach in the water.

Emperor Valley Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens (Port of Spain)

The zoo opened in 1952 and holds ocelots and giant river otters among more than 200 species. The Royal Botanic Gardens date from 1818. Check the zoo’s current fee and opening hours before you go, and travel to and from Port of Spain by registered taxi.

Tobago Cocoa Estate (Roxborough)

The tour lasts about 60 to 75 minutes and costs TT$60 (US$10) for children under 12 and TT$100 (US$15) for ages 12 to 18, with adults at TT$150 (US$25) and infants free. It runs on published dates, mainly November to April, so book by email at info@tobagococoa.com at least 72 hours ahead. Pay in cash, in exact change.

Fort King George (Scarborough)

The British built the fort in the late 1700s. The grounds are free and have cannon, lawns and views over Scarborough, which makes a good short stop with children.

Turtle watching with children

Nature Seekers at Matura lists the leatherback tour as suitable for children. A child under 12 pays TT$50 (US$10) plus a TT$2 Forestry permit, and the group meets at 18:45 for a 19:00 start. Expect to be back around 21:15 to 21:30, which is late for young ones. The season runs from 1 March to 31 August. Keep voices low, use no flash and never touch a turtle.

Asa Wright Nature Centre (Trinidad)

The day pass for ages 6 to 12 is TT$275, and children of 5 and under are free. It includes the pools and a guided walk of about 45 minutes, and the centre is open from 09:00 to 17:00. Book at hadcoexperiences.com .

Safety for children

North-coast beaches such as Maracas, Tyrico and Las Cuevas have rip currents and surf, with thin lifeguard cover, so they are not the place for children to swim. Choose Pigeon Point or Store Bay instead. Trinidad has venomous snakes and Tobago has none, so keep children on the path in Trinidad’s forest.

Official sources: Pigeon Point on the Tobago tourism site and Nature Seekers turtle tour listing .

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