Shopping Whether you are shopping for gifts to take home or just curious about what the island has to offer, Trinidad has many shopping options.
You can shop just about anywhere on the island, from main streets boasting small variety shops and family-run businesses to multi-level shopping malls.
Roadside and street vending is also very common.
Almost anything, from seasonal fruit and vegetables to mad bulls (large kites), is available from a tray on the pavement or the back of a pick-up truck.
Trinidadians are highly creative people, and our local craft industry is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant. Memorabilia like miniature steelpans, hand-carved ornaments, do-it-yourself cocktail packs using popular local rums, leather goods and powdered local seasonings for that distinctive Trini flavour, are stocked by most souvenir shops.
Duty-free shopping is available at Piarco International Airport, both on arrival and departure. Adults can import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 1.5 litres of wine or spirits; a reasonable quantity of perfume; and gifts up to the value of US$200.
Once on the island, duty-free shopping is also available at West Mall in Westmoorings, Long Circular Mall in St James, Excellent City Stores in Port of Spain, Maraj and Sons (jewellers), Frederick Street, Port of Spain and Stechers (luxury items), Long Circular Mall, St James.
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