Culture and Attractions
- Street Art
- Murals at the Store Bay beach facilities
- Must-See Landmarks
- Pigeon Point Jetty (most photographed spot in Tobago)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Tobago Historical Museum (located inside Fort King George)
- Historical Sites
- Fort Milford (Crown Point) and Fort King George (Scarborough)
- Religious Sites
- St. Patrick’s Anglican Church (Mount Pleasant)
- Annual Events
- Tobago Jazz Experience (April), Tobago Heritage Festival (July/August)
- Cultural Districts
- Buccoo Village (known for Sunday School street party)
- Theater Venues
- Shaw Park Cultural Complex (Scarborough)
- Local Markets
- Scarborough Market (Saturday mornings) for fresh fruit and fish
- Music Scene
- Steelpan rehearsals at local panyards; Soca and Reggae at The Shade
- Cooking Classes
- Kariwak Village occasionally hosts Caribbean cooking demonstrations
- Art Galleries
- Kimme Museum (The Castle) in Mt. Irvine
- Historic Buildings
- Scarborough Court House (Victorian Georgian architecture)
- Local Heritage
- The Goat Racing Stadium in Buccoo (unique cultural tradition)
Business
- VAT
- 12.5%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No specific CFC legislation currently in place
- Property Tax
- Yes, recently reinstated (3% of Annual Rental Value for residential)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Stamp Duty ranges from 0% to 7.5% depending on property value (License required for foreign buyers in Tobago)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; standard visitors cannot work locally, but remote work is a legal grey area
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $18,000 TTD/m² (e.g., 40 m² = $720,000 TTD / $105,000 USD)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $12,000 TTD/m² (e.g., 40 m² = $480,000 TTD / $70,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $16,500 TTD/m² (e.g., 60 m² = $990,000 TTD / $145,000 USD)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $11,000 TTD/m² (e.g., 60 m² = $660,000 TTD / $97,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $15,000 TTD/m² (e.g., 80 m² = $1,200,000 TTD / $176,000 USD)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $10,000 TTD/m² (e.g., 80 m² = $800,000 TTD / $117,000 USD)
- Corporate Tax
- 30% standard rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for residents; 5-15% for non-residents depending on treaties
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents (183+ days); local income for non-residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 25% on first $1M TTD, 30% thereafter
Essentials
- City
- Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
- Population
- Approx. 5,500 (Small coastal hub near the airport)
- Internet Speed
- Average 40-100 Mbps via Digicel+ or Amplia fiber optics
- Currency & Banking
- Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). 1 USD ≈ 6.80 TTD. ATMs available at Republic Bank and First Citizens Bank
- Tap Water
- Safe but heavily chlorinated; most nomads prefer bottled or filtered water ($12 TTD per gallon)
- Power
- 115V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A and B sockets (same as USA/Canada)
- SIM Card
- Digicel or Bmobile; Digicel 30-day data plans cost approx. $350 TTD for 50GB
- Banking for Expats
- Republic Bank (Crown Point Branch) for local accounts; Wise and Revolut work for card payments
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses, villas, and boutique hotels like Kariwak Village or Shepard's Inn
- Cashless Friendly
- Moderately. Large hotels and restaurants accept cards; local 'doubles' stands and taxis require cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and local listings; studio prices range from $600 - $1,200 USD per month
- Budget Accommodation
- Candles in the Wind (approx. $40 USD/night) or Miller's Guest House
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Store Bay Local Road for proximity to beaches and nightlife
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bon Accord or Canaan for quieter residential vibes while remaining walking distance to amenities
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- None officially; many nomads use 'The Boardroom' style setups in hotels like Magdalena Grand (15 mins away)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Kariwak Village Restaurant (quiet garden setting) or Shore Things Cafe & Crafts (in nearby Lambeau)
- Networking Events
- Informal meetups at the Shade Nightclub courtyard or Tobago Chamber of Commerce sessions
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Tobago Facebook Group; Friday night 'liming' at Store Bay
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No Uber/Bolt; use the 'TT RideShare' app (limited availability) or local 'H' taxis
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Bee Wee Experience Scooter Rentals (approx. $25 USD/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Pigeon Point Heritage Park ($20 TTD entry fee) or Store Bay (Free)
- Top Regional Airline
- Caribbean Airlines (The airbridge from POS starts at $300 TTD roundtrip)
- Top International Airline
- British Airways (from London), American Airlines (from Miami)
- Highway Access
- Claude Noel Highway connects Crown Point to Scarborough (the capital)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- No trains; the main transit hub is the Scarborough Bus Terminal
- Public Transport Passes
- PTSC Bus tickets sold at grocery stores ($2-$5 TTD per trip); no electronic passes
- Regional Travel
- Inter-island Ferry from Scarborough to Port of Spain ($100-$150 TTD roundtrip)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Scarborough General Hospital (Signal Hill, 15 mins away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Kariwak Village Wellness Centre (Daily yoga classes for approx. $70 TTD)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Jade's Fitness Centre (Bon Accord) - approx. $300 TTD per month
- Laundry Services
- Bubbles Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Milford Road) - approx. $10 TTD per lb
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- FoodDrop (very limited in Tobago) or direct delivery from local restaurants via WhatsApp
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Curry Crab and Dumpling at Miss Jean’s (Store Bay)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Brown Cow (Bon Accord) or Italian Garden (offers vegetarian pizzas)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Peaches Pastries (Scarborough) or Shore Things Cafe for homemade cakes
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Penny Savers Supermarket (Canaan) - best prices for bulk goods
- E-commerce/Online Store
- TriniTrolley.com or shipping via freight forwarders like Tropical Shipping
- Grocery Delivery
- Penny Savers (select locations/order via phone)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The 'Strip' on Milford Road (Jade Monkey, The Shade)
- Local Brewery
- Carib Brewery (Brewed in Trinidad); try Stag or Carib beer at any local bar ($15 TTD)
- Wine Bars
- Renaissance Restaurant (Black Rock) for a curated wine selection
- Street Food Stalls
- Store Bay vendor huts (Miss Esmie’s, Miss Trim’s)
- Popular International Cuisine
- La Tartaruga (Italian, Buccoo) or The Pasta Gallery
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Nylon Pool (sandbar in the middle of the ocean accessible by glass-bottom boat)
- National Parks Nearby
- Main Ridge Forest Reserve (Oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Walking loop around the ANR Robinson International Airport perimeter
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Fort King George for panoramic views of Rockly Bay
- Birdwatching Locations
- Grafton Caledonia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Back Bay (Mt. Irvine) - check local regulations/tides
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- TTPost (Crown Point branch) or DHL (Scarborough)
- Tech Repair Services
- T&Z Mobile Solutions (Scarborough)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Occasional tables at community centers in Canaan
- Language Classes
- Spanish language workshops at the University of the Southern Caribbean (Tobago Campus)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Scarborough Public Library (Modern facility with free Wi-Fi)
- Community Centers
- Canaan/Bon Accord Community Centre
- Gaming Lounges
- None; mostly small local bars with arcade machines
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Royalton Casino (Crown Point) - slots and table games