Details About Tobago

Activities

• Buccoo Reef - The island's protected marine park located off Pigeon Point/Store Bay. Daily tours consists of a glass-bottom boat ride out to the reef where you're given snorkel gear for a short swim on the reef and then a dip in the Nylon Pool, a sand spit in the middle of the lagoon. Local folk lore has it that whoever swims in the Nylon Pool will lose 20 years.
• Fort King George - Built in the 1770's, this fort remains one of Tobago's best preserved historical monuments. The fort's prisoner's bell tank, barracks and officer's mess are all located amongst the lush grounds. The cannon's still remain as they were overlooking the coast. On a clear day, Trinidad's Northern Range can be seen. The Tobago Museum and art display are located on the Fort's grounds.
• Adventure Farm & Nature Reserve - This 12 acre estate located on the Arnos Vale road boasts of birds, butterflies, iguanas and mango/citrus orchards.
• Botanical Gardens - Located on 17 acres of well-groomed gardens, trees and shrubs and overlooking the Scarborough.
• Tobago Forest Reserve - The mountain range of Tobago is the oldest forest reserve in the western hemisphere. It was declared a reserve in 1764 shortly after the island fell under British rule. Guided tours for the Gilpin / Niplig trail can be arranged through the staff at Ocean Point.
• Fort Milford is located on Milford Road. Not much remains at this old fort but it overlooks the Caribbean Sea and makes a nice quiet resting spot.

Currency

Tobago's official currency is the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TT)