City: Tobago
Top Things to do in Tobago
10 Sights & Landmarks in Tobago That You Shouldn't Miss
The smaller half of Trinidad and Tobago, the 116-square mile island is a top eco-tourism destination. Its rainforest has been protected since 1776. Kayak through mangrove swamps, mountain bike testing trails in the island's northeast, drift dive with manta rays and sharks, hike the Rainforest Reserve or take in the distinctive Tobago pursuits of goat and crab racing. Cars, taxis and "maxi taxi" minibuses make it easy to get around the island. Carnival sees this exuberant island at its most extroverted.
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1. Scarlet Ibis
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This 350-foot-long ferry was recently placed 100 feet below the ocean's surface to form a new site for divers.
2. Fort King George
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4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By gabriele2bago - Buccoo, Caribbean
Great views of Tobago coast line! Is largest fortification in Tobago. Dated 1777, British, then captured by the French in 1781 and renamed Fort Castries. British reoccupied it again in 1793. Was damaged by the hurricane in 1847 (roof all buildings blown off). Among the ten (of the original 30) structures, can recognize the officer's mess (Georgian military arhitecture), the powder magazine (made with volcanic stone), the Bell shape water tank, commander's residence, military hospital, the prison and the cemetery. One mortar and cannons (eighteen, nine and six pounders) are on site between the inner and the outer Fort area. On the cannons can recognize the double-rose emblem if the Tudors and the GR mark. The Scarborough Museum collection is available to visitors and will give you a lot of details of Tobago History. Few modern structures have been built inside the fort complex: the more noticable is the lighthouse. FORT KING GEORGE IS PART OF EUROCHAMTT HISTORICAL ITINERARIES at LA TARTARUGA ITALIAN RESTAURANT, BUCCOO BAY.
3. Goat Race Stadium
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By gabriele2bago - Buccoo, Caribbean
The goat racing in. Buccoo is a very unique experience. It has a very long tradition which has been passed from generation to generation. With modern times an great structure ‘Integrated Buccoo Beach Facilities” host the scheduled events and provides all the services and amenities to the visiting public. The grounds are very well kept, ,in particular the grass of the running field with its starting gates for the goats and their respective jokey barefoot, young and fast to be able to keep the contact with their goat, through a rope, without slowing the goat down. The goat and the jokey have to cross the finish line together. Last Wednesday a special race was staged in occasion of a UK film crew visiting Tobago for the day!
4. Buccoo Reef
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4.0 based on 160 reviews
This 10-acre coral reef and the tropical fish that inhabit it have long been popular among tourists, but have suffered in recent years from the many visitors.
Reviewed By jwasylyk - Oshawa, Canada
This is an amazing spot to go snorkeling, the reef is amazing, the water is crystal clear and their is a variety of fish to see,
5. Mount Dillon Look Out
6. Tobago Cocoa Estate
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
Organic cocoa estate tours for individuals and groups. DUE TO THE PRESENT CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) THE ESTATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Reviewed By baghm - Springfield, United States
We had sent an email, as well, regarding if there were enough people for a tour. We got an email back saying just to show up at the gate at the right time. It was a little difficult to find, and some locals were not even aware of a cocoa plantation nearby. When we arrived, with a few minutes to spare, there were about a dozen others, so no problem. The tour took an hour or hour and a half, samples of fruits were given, along with instruction, in the gazebo shown in the picture. After the tour (which was very informative and interesting, we thought, we had samples of 3 kinds of chocolate. I ended up buying one bar, and a ball of baking chocolate. As a plus, the owner happened to be there the same day, so he threw in some other knowledge. I thought it was a wonderful day and well worth the entry fee.
7. Fort Bennett
8. Fort Milford
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By baghm - Springfield, United States
One of many fort locations around Tobago. Each has their own unique history, and the views are always magnificent. Tobago has such a unique and varied history, and I'm extremely lucky to have been able to visit! This one is small but lovely and serene. Unique entry. Not sure if there was REALLY parking, but we parked on the street, and no one said anything, including the man on duty. There were only a couple of people here. Close to the airport, end of runway..
9. Fort James
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By gabriele2bago - Buccoo, Caribbean
Fort James origins date back from 1760s. British built a ‘guard house’ and barracks as early as 1764. Four years later permanent barracks were constructed and the fort was put in a better state of defense. Fort James site is well maintained by the Tourism bureau and it is possible to see the remains of the fortification made of low coral limestone and faced volcanic stone walls, with brick work at their corners. In the bastion shaped structure are present four cannons: two 18 pounder showing the Tudor double-rose; one 18 pounder and one 6 pounder marked GR (George Rex). Also present the Powder magazine and a brick furnace to heat the shot before firing from the muzzle-loading cannons, for the purpose of setting fire to enemy warship (French improved the old time-consuming method of heating round shot by covering in the coals of a large wood fire by using specially-constructed furnaces to heat shot in their artilleries). Fort James was captured by the French in 1781, retaken by the British in 1793, occupied by the French again in 1802 and captured by the British under Sir Samuel Hood in 1803. Fort James is part of Eurochamtt Historical Itineraries at La Tartaruga, Buccoo Bay.
10. Courlander Monument
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By DaceS489 - Riga, Latvia
The site of the oldest town in Tobago.Courlanders from Kurzeme - Latvia lived there from 1639-1693. Beautiful monument made by artist Janis Mintiks. Even grass is smelling like in summer in Latvia.
