San Fernando
City in City of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
San Fernando, officially the City of San Fernando, is the most populous city and second most populous municipality in Trinidad and Tobago, after Chaguanas. Sando, as it is known to many local Trinidadians, occupies 19 km2 and is located in the southwestern part of the island of Trinidad. It is bounded to the north by the Guaracara River, the south by the Oropouche River, the east by the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, and the west by the Gulf of Paria. The former borough was elevated to the status of a city corporation on 18 November 1988. The motto of San Fernando is: "Sanitas Fortis" - In a Healthy Environment We Will Find Strength. San Fernando is called Trinidad and Tobago's "industrial capital" because of its proximity to the Pointe-à-Pierre oil refinery and many other petrochemical, LNG, iron and steel and aluminium smelters in places such as Point Lisas in Couva, Point Fortin, and La Brea.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55,419
- Coordinates
- 10.280, -61.468
- Timezone
- America/Port_of_Spain
- Elevation
- 34 m
Overview of San Fernando
Travellers heading to Trinidad and Tobago will find San Fernando, a compact city. About 55,419 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. San Fernando is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in San Fernando
Nature in San Fernando
(19)San Fernando records Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations under nature. Everything listed here comes from what San Fernando is actually tagged with. Altogether 19 options are tagged here.
Culture in San Fernando
(15)Under culture, San Fernando is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Churches. The category holds 15 entries in our dataset. The list follows San Fernando's own activity tags.
Sports in San Fernando
(10)San Fernando records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what San Fernando is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in San Fernando
(8)Looking for nightlife? San Fernando has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for San Fernando.
Water Sports in San Fernando
(7)For water sports, expect Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Scuba Diving. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for San Fernando.
Adventure in San Fernando
(6)For adventure, expect Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for San Fernando.
Family in San Fernando
(3)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows San Fernando's own activity tags.
Shopping in San Fernando
(2)Shopping in San Fernando covers Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows San Fernando's own activity tags.
Wellness in San Fernando
(2)The wellness shortlist for San Fernando: Farms and Wellness. All of it is drawn from San Fernando's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in San Fernando
(2)On the other activities side, San Fernando offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what San Fernando is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit San Fernando
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. Snow activities belong to December to February. San Fernando stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve San Fernando, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Port_of_Spain.
Similar destinations
Places near San Fernando that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Fernando known for?
- San Fernando, in Trinidad and Tobago, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 55,419 residents.
- What can you do in San Fernando?
- Recorded activities in San Fernando include Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit San Fernando?
- 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. Snow activities belong to December to February. San Fernando stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is San Fernando located?
- San Fernando 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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