Point Fortin
Borough in Trinidad and Tobago
Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago is located in southwestern Trinidad, about 32 km (20 mi) southwest of San Fernando, in the historic county of Saint Patrick. After the discovery of petroleum in the area in 1906 the town grew into a major oil-producing centre. The town grew with the oil industry between the 1940s and 1980s, culminating in its elevation to borough status in 1980. After the end of the oil boom Point Fortin was hit hard by economic recession in the 1980s and the closure of its oil refinery. Construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas plant by Atlantic LNG in late 1990s boosted the economy.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 19,056
- Coordinates
- 10.174, -61.684
- Timezone
- America/Port_of_Spain
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Point Fortin
Set in Trinidad and Tobago, Point Fortin is a small town. Records put its population near 19,056. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Point Fortin
Nature in Point Fortin
(6)The nature shortlist for Point Fortin: Beaches, Countryside, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes. Everything listed here comes from what Point Fortin is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Culture in Point Fortin
(4)Under culture, Point Fortin is tagged with Bridges, Churches, Mines and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Point Fortin's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Point Fortin
(4)Under nightlife, Point Fortin is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Point Fortin.
Sports in Point Fortin
(3)On the sports side, Point Fortin offers Running, Slopes and Tennis. Everything listed here comes from what Point Fortin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Point Fortin
(2)The wellness shortlist for Point Fortin: Farms and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Point Fortin's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Point Fortin
(1)Our data lists Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Point Fortin.
More to do in Point Fortin
(1)Point Fortin records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Point Fortin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Point Fortin
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Point Fortin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Point Fortin are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Trinidad and Tobago. Time zone: America/Port_of_Spain.
Similar destinations
Places near Point Fortin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Point Fortin known for?
- Point Fortin, in Trinidad and Tobago, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 19,056 residents.
- What can you do in Point Fortin?
- Recorded activities in Point Fortin include Beaches, Countryside, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Point Fortin?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Point Fortin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Point Fortin located?
- Point Fortin is located in Trinidad and Tobago. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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