{"id":579,"date":"2014-11-18T21:20:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/trinidadandtobago\/?p=579"},"modified":"2016-07-11T11:46:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-11T15:46:31","slug":"san-fernando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotourismguides.com\/trinidadandtobago\/san-fernando\/","title":{"rendered":"San Fernando"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Fernando<\/strong> is simply known as San Do<\/strong>by the locals. It is the second most important city in Trinidad right after Port of Spain<\/a>. San Fernando is the most popular city in the southern part of Trinidad and there is definitely a sharp contrast between the Indian-influenced San Fernando and the busy cosmopolitan of Port of Spain. Throughout San Fernando, you will hear the sounds of Chutney soca while being surrounded by various Hindu temples.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Getting to San Fernando<\/h3>\r\n

By car, its easy to get into San Fernando but quite difficult to get out. The city feels like a labyrinth. Many of the streets are unmarked and you really have to know where you are going because it is quite easy to get lost in every direction. As you drive around, you will notice plenty of small old houses made out of wood that give the city its\u00a0 old town charm. But don\u2019t let that fool you. San Fernando is the economic capital of the region and the economical capital of the region. It\u2019s main product: Petrol.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Petrol Industry in San Fernando<\/h3>\r\n

The reason why San Fernando is not a city for tourist is because it is the heart of Trinidad\u2019s chemical and Petrol industry. The oil refineries, extraction plants and industrial plants don\u2019t have the same charm as beautiful beaches and natural landscapes<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Population of San Fernando<\/h3>\r\n

Visiting San Fernando, you would believe that you are in India because of the strong Indian influence that you see throughout the city. The majority of the population in San Fernando is Indian and Chinese but there is also a strong Latino presence because of the city\u2019s close proximity to Venezuela.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Tourism in San Fernando<\/h3>\r\n

San Fernando does not have a reputation as a tourist\u2019s city. The city is very lovely but there are very few accommodations for tourists to reside.\u00a0 And even though hotels are scarce, prices for hotels tend to be quite expensive compared to other parts of Trinidad. 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