Trinidad/Tobago - Two Island Nation - Vastly Different
The capital Port of Spain is home to 150 international companies, and a hub of economic activity and investment.
Tobago
Trinidad is known for invention. Carnival, Steel Pan and Calypso all orginated there. Calypso is the national music, Limbo is the national dance, and Steel Pan is the national instrument.
It's worth a trip to the island during Carnival when hundreds of thousands of people dance at dawn through the streets for joyvert (jouvay).
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Trinidad is an interesting mix of people from all over the world, with African and Indian making up most of the population. The island celebrates the Hindu and Muslim festivals along with numerous Christian festivals including Christmas. The food on the island reflects the flavors of India, Africa, China, Syria and Europe.
Trinidad is home to lots of varied wildlife
- 200 foot trees and rainforestrs
- Over 400 birds spieces
- 55 reptiles, 25 amphibians
- 617 butterflies
- Over 2,200 species of flowering plants.
The Asa Wright Nature Center (AWNC) is a world-class natural history destination for visitors with an interest in eco-tourism and birdwatching. The center has been in leader in ecotourism for over 38 years.
Interesting fact about the Limbo Dance:
Hundreds of years ago, when a family member died, the Limbo bar started low, and slowly raised to help the soul of the deceased reach heaven. Somewhere along the way, the Limbo bar changed direction, and turned into the world's most popular beach party game.
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Tobago the sister island of Trinidad is quiet and peaceful, and is a popular destination of travelers looking for seclusion.
Tobago is also an eco-tourist destination, and the island has won many awards as an Eco-Destination in the Caribbean. This tiny island is home to over 6000 species of plants and animals, and over 200 birds. since 1776, the island has protected its rainforests making it among the oldest protected rainforest in the world.
The island is surrounded by colorful reefs with 300 species of South Atlantic coral and more than 600 species of fish. The famoous Nylon Pool is a warm shallow area in the middle of Buccoo Reef.
Tobago has pristine picture postcard beaches. Most of the beaches have white sand, and you will
also find shallow bays and reefs for snorkelling.
A short video on reasons why "Got to go Tobago"
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