Where to see hummingbirds in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago’s premier hummingbird hotspots
Hummingbird sanctuaries in Tobago
Cuffie River Nature Retreat, Runnemede
Tobago’s leading birdwatching and nature resort, Cuffie River offers excellent birding, comfortable accommodation and good food.
Visit Cuffie River website
Hummingbird Paradise, Bloody Bay
This small hummingbird garden just outside Bloody Bay offers close views of Tobago’s six hummingbird species, including the rare White-tailed Sabrewing. Hand-feeding opportunities may be available.
Contact Junior Thomas for more details.
Adventure Eco Villas, Arnos Vale
Set within a private nature reserve and organic fruit farm, Adventure Eco Villas offers close views of hummingbirds and other forest birds among tropical flora.
Visit Adventure Eco Villas’ website
CP’s Bird Sanctuary, Hope
CP’s Bird Sanctuary combines coastal views with close hummingbird encounters. Hand-feeding and “Breakfast with the Birds” are available, with warm hospitality and local fare.
Contact CP for more information: WhatsApp 868 496 3286.
Hummingbird sanctuaries in Trinidad
Yerettê, Home of the Hummingbird, St Joseph
Located in Maracas Valley in Trinidad’s Northern Range, Yerettê is one of the country’s leading visitor attractions. This hummingbird garden offers close encounters with large numbers of hummingbirds throughout the year, with many of Trinidad and Tobago’s recorded species often seen during a visit.
Visit Yerettê’s website.
HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre
Established in 1967, Asa Wright Nature Centre protects part of the Arima Valley and remains one of the Caribbean’s best-known nature centres. HADCO Experiences now operates the eco lodge and has upgraded the facilities for visitors.
Visit the HADCO Experiences website.
Bajnath’s Hummingbird Sanctuary, Matura
Located in Matura National Park, this nature centre and hummingbird garden offers forest birding in one of the Northern Range’s least disturbed areas. Visitors may see forest hummingbirds, butterflies and other species, including the critically endangered Trinidad Piping-Guan, or Pawi.
Visit Bajnath’s website.