Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹 | beachesCastara BaySeine net hauling, fishing village, Little Bay trail, waterfall | things to do and best time to go

The village of Castara itself is the place to stay, and the walkable streets behind the bay hold nearly everything a backpacker needs. Most budget rooms, small guesthouses and self-catering apartments sit on the hillside road above the sand or along the river that runs into the bay, so the beach is a two to ten minute walk. Expect roughly US$40 to 90 a night for a simple room or studio, with the cheaper end outside January to April. There are no big dorm-style hostels here, so solo travelers meet others at the beach, the fishermen’s catch at the waterfront, and the handful of small local restaurants … read more 👉

The village of Castara itself is the place to stay, and the walkable streets behind the bay hold nearly everything a backpacker needs. Most budget rooms, small guesthouses and self-catering apartments sit on the hillside road above the sand or along the river that runs into the bay, so the beach is a two to ten minute walk. Expect roughly US$40 to 90 a night for a simple room or studio, with the cheaper end outside January to April. There are no big dorm-style hostels here, so solo travelers meet others at the beach, the fishermen’s catch at the waterfront, and the handful of small local restaurants and bars. Cooking for yourself is easy and saves money, since a few shops and a farmers’ style stand sell basics. If you want more nightlife and a wider choice of beds, Charlotteville to the northeast and Speyside are alternatives, while Parlatuvier to the east is quieter still. Castara works best for slow days, snorkeling and early nights. Hillside rooms mean steps, so pack light.