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About Tobago

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  • Location
    Situated 32 km (21 miles) northeast of Trinidad. Geographic co-ordinates are: Latitude 11 degrees N, longitude 60 degrees W.

  • Climate and Geography 
    Tobago’s climate is pleasant all year round. It is cooler and less humid than Trinidad because of the more frequent northeast winds. June to September are commonly the wettest months. Tobago’s topography is rugged and its area is 300 square kilometres (116 sq. miles). 

  • Government and Population 
    Since 1889, Tobago and Trinidad have shared the same government. In 1980 the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) was instituted and was made responsible for administrative governance within the island, with local governance remaining with the city and county councils. In 1987, full internal self-governance was granted to Tobago. The population is approximately 51,000, of which 90 % are of African origin. 

  • History 
    ​The first settlers in Trinidad and Tobago were two Amerindian tribes, the Arawaks and the Caribs. Tobago was fought over by the Dutch, French, British and Spanish, as well as settlers from Latvia, Buccaneers and others, well into the 18th century, but was controlled primarily by the British from 1762.

Here are some places we highly recommend to rest and recover after a day out on the trails:
  • Kariwak Hotel and Restaurant - Crown Point
  • Fishpot Bar and Restaurant - Pleasant Prospect
  • ​Shore Things Cafe - Lambeau
  • La Tartaruga Italian Restaurant - Buccoo.
  • Edge of the Reef Restaurant - Pleasant Prospect
  • Z's Grill Shack Restaurant - Pleasant Prospect
  • Moon Over Water Bar - Pleasant Prospect
Hibiscus Heights Guest House
Hibiscus Heights
Check out one of our favorite accommodation providers on island. Hibiscus Heights is a colonial-style villa and apartments with pool, overlooking Grafton Beach, just 2 minutes from our location, offering a high standard in holiday self catering accommodation and vacation villa experience, at affordable rates.
Set on an old plantation ridge, with fabulous north west views of the Caribbean Sea, Hibiscus Heights is located a stone’s throw from Grafton Beach, and steps away from all the amenities in the village of Pleasant Prospect; restaurants, bars, grocery and just 15 minutes from pigeon point and the airport.

www.hibiscusheights.com
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  • Tobago