Guidebook for Saint Augustine
Sightseeing
The premier tertiary education institution in the Caribbean. The campus offers a library, public lectures, food court, exhibitions, sport facilities and lots of green space.
9 locals recommend
The University of the West Indies - St. Augustine Campus
The premier tertiary education institution in the Caribbean. The campus offers a library, public lectures, food court, exhibitions, sport facilities and lots of green space.
This is one of a handful of Benedictine monastaries in the world. You can get spectacular views of the country atop this historic monastary, and even home-made yogurt. Hiking trails are closeby.
16 locals recommend
Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Mount Saint Benedict RoadThis is one of a handful of Benedictine monastaries in the world. You can get spectacular views of the country atop this historic monastary, and even home-made yogurt. Hiking trails are closeby.
By far one of the best local beaches in Trinidad. Home of the famous 'bake and shark'.
100 locals recommend
Maracas Beach
By far one of the best local beaches in Trinidad. Home of the famous 'bake and shark'.
The capital is only 10 km away! Visit museums, historical buildings and the savannah. Enjoy performing arts, restaurants, cinemas, clubs and sports.
13 locals recommend
Port of Spain
The capital is only 10 km away! Visit museums, historical buildings and the savannah. Enjoy performing arts, restaurants, cinemas, clubs and sports.
Daily tours of this protected swamp will show you the many species that make it thier home, especially the national bird, the Scarlet Ibis.
Caroni Swamp visitor Center
Caroni Savannah RoadDaily tours of this protected swamp will show you the many species that make it thier home, especially the national bird, the Scarlet Ibis.
Explore the natural beauty of the island in the lush forests above Arima. Home to many indigenous species of birds and mammals. Guided tours are organised daily in the morning and afternoon.
40 locals recommend
Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge
4 MM Blanchisseuse RoadExplore the natural beauty of the island in the lush forests above Arima. Home to many indigenous species of birds and mammals. Guided tours are organised daily in the morning and afternoon.
Arts & Culture
One of the best steel pan orchestras in the country within walking distance from home. They practice almost every night so you can get a taste of this unique musical instrument played by professionals
Exodus Steel Orchestra
Eastern Main RoadOne of the best steel pan orchestras in the country within walking distance from home. They practice almost every night so you can get a taste of this unique musical instrument played by professionals
A wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities. For a small fee, you can use the gym. You can also watch/join basketball, athletics, cricket, football, rugby and swimmming.
UWI Sport and Physical Education Center
Saint Augustine Circular RoadA wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities. For a small fee, you can use the gym. You can also watch/join basketball, athletics, cricket, football, rugby and swimmming.
A well preserved collection of contemporary Trinidadian art, archaeological items, historic collections, and more.
39 locals recommend
National Museum and Art Gallery
Frederick StreetA well preserved collection of contemporary Trinidadian art, archaeological items, historic collections, and more.
Essentials
Get fresh, locally grown produce at the best prices. The market is very close to home. It may seem chaotic to the unseasoned visitor, but the people are quite friendly.
8 locals recommend
Tunapuna Market
Eastern Main RoadGet fresh, locally grown produce at the best prices. The market is very close to home. It may seem chaotic to the unseasoned visitor, but the people are quite friendly.
Hi-Lo Food Store
Well-stocked supermarket that's close to home.
Everything Else
Usually the best rates to exchange foreign bank notes. Thier ATM's may not work with foreign debit/credit cards though. In that case, use Scotiabank.
RBC Royal Bank
Eastern Main RoadUsually the best rates to exchange foreign bank notes. Thier ATM's may not work with foreign debit/credit cards though. In that case, use Scotiabank.
Campus House
32 Eastern Main RoadPublic Transport to Port-of-Spain or Arima with the red-band maxi taxi.
Tunapuna Police Station
Eastern Main RoadThe nearest Police/Fire station, in case of emergency.
International flights to the Caribbean, North America and Europe. Domestic flights to Tobago.
10 locals recommend
Piarco International Airport
Golden Grove RoadInternational flights to the Caribbean, North America and Europe. Domestic flights to Tobago.
Good for getting local currency using a foreign debit/credit card. However, they don't have the best rates for exchanging foriegn bank notes - in that case use RBC.
Scotiabank
Eastern Main RoadGood for getting local currency using a foreign debit/credit card. However, they don't have the best rates for exchanging foriegn bank notes - in that case use RBC.
St. Augustine Private Hospital
2-4 Austin StreetThis is the nearest hospital, in case of a medical emergency.
Food Scene
Rituals Coffee House
30 St Ann's RdCoffee bar and lounge on UWI Campus
A place to grab a quick bite close to home. A varied selection from local creole and indian restaurants to fast food joints like Subway, Marios and KFC.
UWI Food Court
A place to grab a quick bite close to home. A varied selection from local creole and indian restaurants to fast food joints like Subway, Marios and KFC.
Wing's Restaurant and Bar
16 Mohommed StThe best local roti and curry shop around!
Tablespoon Coffee and Dessert House
79 Eastern Main RoadAuthentic coffee shop with delicious pastries and free Wifi
Shopping
Large shopping center with specialty stores, supermarket and restaurants.
14 locals recommend
The City of Grand Bazaar
Large shopping center with specialty stores, supermarket and restaurants.
Shopping mall with trendy stores, restaurants, cinema and supermarket.
42 locals recommend
Trincity Mall
Trincity Central RoadShopping mall with trendy stores, restaurants, cinema and supermarket.