Port of Spain: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 62Warm, food-loving locals and a lively capital, but commenters repeatedly note Port of Spain is only part of Trinidad and warn of crime, cab overcharging and guiding quality.
- food
- warm people
- music and culture
- friendliness
- fresh ingredients
- crime
- overcharging taxis
- weak tour guides
- limited sightseeing in capital
- inaccurate info
- Port of Spain is a historic city with friendly people worth visiting
- Trinidad has far more to offer beyond the capital, like beaches and nature
- Stick to registered drivers and tours and connect with locals for safety
- Warm welcome and great food make it memorable for returning visitors
- Some visitors found the atmosphere off and felt uneasy walking downtown
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
First time in Trinidad and Tobago!! 🇹🇹 20-HOUR STREET FOOD TOUR - Ultimate Food in Port of Spain!!
Mark Wiens · 6.4M views · 2022
What viewers said
“I like that Mark is half German American, half Chinese American, grew up in Africa, lives in Thailand, married to a Thai woman, speaks several languages and travels the world. Automatically nothing shocks him and he can literally go anywher”
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“My college age Jewish neighbor went there and he ate so many doubles he came back with a Trinidad accent 😂”
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“As a Trinidadian, it made me proud to see my country showcased like this! Thanks so much for the love...next time you should come visit for Christmas!”
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“I'm a fellow Jamaican, and after watching this beauty, Planning my trip to Trinidad and Tobago is now a part of my to-do list.”
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“Not gonna lie, Mark ate more pepper in one day than some trinis eat in their entire life. WOW. Mans earned his Trini card oui”
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“I'm four and a half minutes in and I get the feeling that the whole nation has been patiently waiting for your visit. And their time to shine has finally come!”
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“You can't mess with the Trinis when it comes to food. Love 🇬🇾 🇺🇸 🇹🇹”
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“Mark does not have a tiny bit of racism in him. He just loves the entire world and all people.”
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“Visited Trinidad and Tobago on a work trip and I totally loved it. The genuineness and warmth of the people is just a comforter. Loved and enjoyed my week there. If God allows would love to visit again but this time with no work commitments”
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“I'm a Trinidadian living in Oklahoma. Watching this made me homesick. I miss the food so much. The ingredients are always so fresh. I tried growing dasheen this past summer but it just didn't taste the same. Thanks for highlighting Trinidad”
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