Tobago tips
History and art
Stunning 'castle' created by the late sculptor Luise Kimme. It shows how unique she was with her personal touch everywhere from fretwork to the sculptures she was famous for. Open Sundays 10-2pm, 20TT entrance. Can be viewed other times by prior arrangement
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Kimme Museum Tobago
Kimme DriveStunning 'castle' created by the late sculptor Luise Kimme. It shows how unique she was with her personal touch everywhere from fretwork to the sculptures she was famous for. Open Sundays 10-2pm, 20TT entrance. Can be viewed other times by prior arrangement
Birds of Tobago
If you like birds, this is the place! Many different species and see the amazing hummingbirds when they come to feed.
Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve
Arnos Vale RoadIf you like birds, this is the place! Many different species and see the amazing hummingbirds when they come to feed.
Nature reserve
A nature reserve run by a former hunter to protect local species of wildlife offering informative tours. You can see egoutis, manicous, iguanas, caiman, armadillos and much more. Currently tours by appointment (150 TT) but well worth it if you're interested in local wildlife.
Corbin Local Wildlife
A nature reserve run by a former hunter to protect local species of wildlife offering informative tours. You can see egoutis, manicous, iguanas, caiman, armadillos and much more. Currently tours by appointment (150 TT) but well worth it if you're interested in local wildlife.
Neighbourhoods
Buccoo has a very long sandy beach and it's one of the safest beaches on the island because the bottom under your feet doesn't drop off suddenly and there are no rip tides.
There are lifeguards on the beach and also some places where you can rent sun loungers as well as get drinks and snacks.
Buccoo is known for it's weekly Sunday School music event that starts with the steel pan at around 7 until 9pm followed by DJs until the early hours of the morning.
The village is also the home of goat racing but they are not so regular so if you catch one during your visit, count yourself lucky! The main races are on Easter Tuesday and around Christmas time and Carnival.
If you want to visit Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool, there are various tour operators that launch from the jetty and you don't need to go to Store Bay or Pigeon Point to get there. We recommend Pops Tours Tobago as they are licensed etc (you can tell if the boat has a 'TL' on it or not. If it says 'TFT' it is NOT LICENSED! Those are fishing boats that are not permitted to carry passengers other than the fishermen it's registered to so please be aware and stay safe.
Buccoo Bay, Trinidad and Tobago
Buccoo has a very long sandy beach and it's one of the safest beaches on the island because the bottom under your feet doesn't drop off suddenly and there are no rip tides.
There are lifeguards on the beach and also some places where you can rent sun loungers as well as get drinks and snacks.
Buccoo is known for it's weekly Sunday School music event that starts with the steel pan at around 7 until 9pm followed by DJs until the early hours of the morning.
The village is also the home of goat racing but they are not so regular so if you catch one during your visit, count yourself lucky! The main races are on Easter Tuesday and around Christmas time and Carnival.
If you want to visit Buccoo Reef and Nylon Pool, there are various tour operators that launch from the jetty and you don't need to go to Store Bay or Pigeon Point to get there. We recommend Pops Tours Tobago as they are licensed etc (you can tell if the boat has a 'TL' on it or not. If it says 'TFT' it is NOT LICENSED! Those are fishing boats that are not permitted to carry passengers other than the fishermen it's registered to so please be aware and stay safe.
The highlight of Buccoo Reef is a stop at Nylon Pool. Where else can you stand in the middle of the sea and enjoy crystal clear waters?
Buccoo Reef, Trinidad and Tobago
The highlight of Buccoo Reef is a stop at Nylon Pool. Where else can you stand in the middle of the sea and enjoy crystal clear waters?
Sightseeing
If you want to do any kind of boat trip, look no further! My partner Ricardo runs Pops Tours and offers snorkelling trips, glass bottom boat tours to Buccoo Reef, coastal tours to Cotton Bay with lunch and drinks included plus he also offers fishing trips (for beginners and more experienced)
Pops Tours Tobago
If you want to do any kind of boat trip, look no further! My partner Ricardo runs Pops Tours and offers snorkelling trips, glass bottom boat tours to Buccoo Reef, coastal tours to Cotton Bay with lunch and drinks included plus he also offers fishing trips (for beginners and more experienced)
If you want to try kite surfing, wind surfing or join a bioluminescence tour to see the planktons lit up at night, these are the best people for this experience.
Other people claim they offer this tour too but we can only recommend Radical.
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Radical Sports Tobago
Pigeon Point RoadIf you want to try kite surfing, wind surfing or join a bioluminescence tour to see the planktons lit up at night, these are the best people for this experience.
Other people claim they offer this tour too but we can only recommend Radical.
Undersea Tobago
If you want to do any kind of diving, these are the guys for you!
Every Sunday night our village hosts the free Sunday School music event (nothing to do with school or church!). The steelpan plays between 9-11pm and then DJs play until the early hours of the morning. It's just 5 minutes walk from us (but the music doesn't disturb us where we are)
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Sunday School
Auchenskeoch Buccoo Bay RoadEvery Sunday night our village hosts the free Sunday School music event (nothing to do with school or church!). The steelpan plays between 9-11pm and then DJs play until the early hours of the morning. It's just 5 minutes walk from us (but the music doesn't disturb us where we are)
If you want a unique souvenir, head to Planet Ceramics. Helen makes stunning items and you can also create your own memento to take home!
Planet Ceramics
If you want a unique souvenir, head to Planet Ceramics. Helen makes stunning items and you can also create your own memento to take home!
Love horses or have never tried riding one? Right here in our village is this organisation of rescued horses that offers daily rides (booking in advance is required!) - the correct website to contact them at is via Being with Horses (the 'healing' site is for their work with differently abled children etc, not the rides)
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Healing with Horses
Love horses or have never tried riding one? Right here in our village is this organisation of rescued horses that offers daily rides (booking in advance is required!) - the correct website to contact them at is via Being with Horses (the 'healing' site is for their work with differently abled children etc, not the rides)
Food scene
For the best steak on the island, this is a must! They also do some lovely grilled fish and lobster. Booking is recommended!
Z's Grill Shack
For the best steak on the island, this is a must! They also do some lovely grilled fish and lobster. Booking is recommended!
This bar at Mount Irvine beach has a nice vibe and also puts on entertainment in the evenings such as pan playing, singers etc
Anchor Bar and Grill
This bar at Mount Irvine beach has a nice vibe and also puts on entertainment in the evenings such as pan playing, singers etc
This guesthouse has a bar and restaurant overlooking the Buccoo jetty so it's a nice place to have a drink and watch the goings on with the fishermen and the coming and goings of boats.
Miller's Guest House
This guesthouse has a bar and restaurant overlooking the Buccoo jetty so it's a nice place to have a drink and watch the goings on with the fishermen and the coming and goings of boats.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Renting a car is the best way to get around
The car rental we recommend is Sheppy's Auto Rentals, they have small jeeps etc.
Tobago is small so if you get lost, you won't be lost for long! Just be aware that some drivers don't use their indicator much and might pull over suddenly so keep your breaking distance.
Local buses run once an hour w'days, every 2 hours w'ends (until 6pm Saturdays, 4pm Sundays) fr Buccoo to Scarborough and tickets must be bought before (you can't pay on the bus).
There are also shared route taxis with 'H' licence plates ('Hire'), NOT the 'P' cars ('Private') that unlicensed!
Bicycles can also be rented.
Customs and culture
Say good morning and good night
Generally everyone says a greeting as they pass each other on the street in villages, whether you know them or not.
Book before you go
Foreign currency
It's best to have a travel credit card to make withdrawals from ATMs as there is no bureau de change at the airport. GBP, CAD and Euro can be changed at a local bank (there is no ATM in our village and the nearest bank is a 10 minute drive away).
Many places will accept payment in USD at a rate of 6:1.
A lot of places don't accept payment by card so you will need to have cash with you when moving around.