Goods from all over the world can be found in Port of Spain, but local goods are always available. Special purchases include Calypso records, steel drums, leather bags and sandals, ceramics and woodcarvings. Gold and silver jewelry can be good value, as can Indian silks and fabrics. Rum should also be considered. Bright, printed fabrics and other summer garments are available in Trinidad & Tobago, particularly in Port of Spain.
Shopping hours Mon-Thurs 0800-1600, Fri 0800-1800 and Sat 0800-1300. Some shops stay open later in Port of Spain, and malls are often open till 2100.
Shops close on public holidays, especially during Carnival.
Currency Information:CurrencyTrinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD; symbol TT$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of TT$100, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Currency ExchangeForeign currency can only be exchanged at authorized banks and some hotels.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted by most banks, shops and tourist facilities. Many traders charge 5% for the use of credit cards. There are ATMs taking debit and credit cards in both Trinidad and Tobago (Scarborough only).
Traveller's ChequesThese are very widely accepted and will often prove the most convenient means of transaction. Banks charge a fee for exchanging traveller’s cheques. Check for the best rates. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1400, Fri 0900-1200 and 1500-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | TT$12.35 |
| $1.00= | TT$6.25 |
| €1.00= | TT$8.35 |
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