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Scarborough

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Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

About Scarborough

Scarborough is the main city on the island of Tobago, part of Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean country.

Scarborough travel guide

Getting there

The airport TAB IATA is at Crown Point, just 10 km west of the Scarborough centre. Ferries (with a car service) although irregular will enter here. A bus from the airport to Scarborough will cost you TT$3 but tickets must be bought in advance. Alternatively a local taxi should cost you less than TT$20. The hire taxis can be more expensive (TT$90).

Getting around

Taxis The easiest way to get a taxi is by the Doubles at Castries Street/north side road but these will cost you a lot more than the local taxis near KFC. Make sure you pick the taxi stand marked with the direction you want to head (e.g. west/north). A local taxi to Black Rock will cost around TT$10 but expect TT$100 or more at Castries street.

Rental cars Genesis Rent a Car, Scarborough, ☏ +868 639-5555. Stewart Auto Rentals, Kirk Street, ☏ +868 639-3397.

See

Fort St George - There is a museum and a fantastic view over the bay at Scarborough. It is highly recommended for a sunset visit.

Do

Corbin local wildlife, Near Mason Hall. Roy Corbin is helping educate people so that many of Tobago's endangered wildlife such as armadillos, ocelot, snakes and caimans do not get eaten by the locals. There is some great birdwatching to be done here and tours (by appointment only) are affordable (US$25) and educational!

Eat

There are far fewer options here in comparison to Crown Point. Most places do not stay open late so options are a little limited and opening hours are unreliable. Do not rely on Google maps - many places listed no longer exist or have changed opening hours. Cow heel and pig tail soups are very easy to find around here. Chinese restaurants open quite late.

Sleep

As well as several hotels there are many more affordable Airbnb options.

Go next

Port of Spain, Trinidad - the inter-island ferry operates a daily (but limited) ferry service for TT$50 to the other island. Charlotteville - one hour by car Crown Point - 20 minutes drive by car Castara Bay - 40 minutes north by car

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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