Chaguaramas

Chaguaramas lies in the North West Peninsula of Trinidad west of Port of Spain; the name is often applied to the entire peninsula, but is sometimes used to refer to its most developed area.

The entire peninsula was leased to the United States in 1940 for the construction of a naval base under the Destroyers for Bases Agreement. The base was also used during the early 1960s as a BMEWS (Ballistic Missile Early Warning System) early warning radar site, as well as a missile tracking site on the U.S. Air Force Eastern Test Range. The base was scaled back in 1956 and the area was returned to Trinidad and Tobago control in 1963.

Yachting

Chaguaramas has been the center of yachting activity in Trinidad. There are several marinas within the Chaguaramas area which provide repair services or on-land boarding services for yachts. There is also the option to refuel and stock supplies or just moor the yacht at a pier or in a sheltered bay facility and visit the island.

Discovering Chaguaramas

The first priority for Cruisers arriving in Trinidad is to get settled into Chaguaramas. Once in your marina or anchorage, most things can be reached by walking. A bit of a longer walk if you are at TTSA.

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Lay of the Land and Where to Find Things

Northeast Corner of Chaguaramas Bay showing the marinas and the customs dock.

Chaguaramas is the heart of the cruising community in Trinidad.

The yards and marinas are clustered around the east end of Chaguaramas Bay and most front on the Western Main Road leading to Port of Spain. Crew's Inn is just around the east end on the south shore and TTSA (Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association) is just down the road to the east. All are within easy walking distance of all the various marine stores or chandeliers. It is a bit of a longer walk from TTSA, but doable (a bike helps). The table on (Services Table) provides a handy list of where to find things.

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The east end of Chaguaramas Bay. The Curtoms Dock is in the center with the red and white striped light. — The east end of Chaguaramas Bay. The Customs Dock is in the center with the red and white striped light.

Alcan Fishing Village, at the east end of Chaguaramas Bay.

The Customs Dock with Crew's Inn to the right.

Just south of Chaguaramas Bay, looking east toward Port of Spain

Places to Shop and to Eat

Places to find boat parts and supplies are covered separately

Covid Procedures:

With the lifting of Covid restrictions most resturants and food vendors have returned to normal opperations.

Please comply with mask requirements and keep your distance.

Some resturants and other businesses have sadly closed for good due to covid - we are in the process of updating our listings.

Chaguaramas has limited shopping available for things that are not boat related. There is one small grocery, located at Power Boats (near the water). For shopping beyond this limited store, most cruisers venture either to Glencoe (Massy Grocery and Drug store), West Mall (the closest mall - just east along the Western Main Road), to Port of Spain, or take one of the shopping trips arranged by Jesse.

Restaurants and Places to Eat

Restaurant Name
Location	Phone
Hours	Food Specialty	Category
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