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Good buys in Trinidad include Angostura bitters, Old Oak or Vat 19 rum, and leather goods, all widely available throughout the country. Thanks in large part to the costumes needed for Carnival, there's no shortage of fabric shops. The best bargains for Asian and East Indian silks and cottons can be found in downtown Port of Spain, on Frederick Street and around Independence Square. Recordings of local calypsonians and steel-pan performances as well as chutney (local East Indian music) are available throughout the islands and make great gifts. Note that duty-free goods are available only at the airport upon departure or arrival.
Trinidad's foremost gallery showcases Jackie Hinkson (figurative watercolors), Peter Sheppard (stylized realist local landscapes in acrylic), Sundiata (semiabstract watercolors), and other local artists. Openings are usually held on Tuesday evening.
Acclaimed local designer Meiling Esau showcases her classically detailed Caribbean resort clothing here.
Stecher's at the airport carries perfumes, china, crystal, handcrafted pieces, cigars, and jewelry.
This shop carries a good selection of popular local musicians as well as other music genres.
Stylish handmade batik items, Ajoupa (an attractive, local terra-cotta pottery), local art, T-shirts, and many other gift items are available here.
The soca and steel-pan recordings and other local music from this airport store (it's in duty-free) make great last-minute souvenirs.
The deals on alcohol here would be hard to find in many other parts of the world.
All the traditional duty-free luxury goods are available from this store, a Trinidad institution since 1885.
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