Is *insert location here* safe to visit?

st7 · Postby **st7** » January 30th, 2024, 5:58 pm

is FORT GEORGE safe to visit?

i been to it a couple of times before covid but i hearing stories about getting held up at gun point there.

(i'll probably be asking about other places in the future, hence the title name)

redmanjp · Postby **redmanjp** » January 30th, 2024, 6:01 pm

As long as u dont go to Gun Point u should be safe.

killercow · Postby **killercow** » January 30th, 2024, 6:02 pm

Tourists are generally advised to avoid Fort George when visiting Trinidad because it's not deemed safe.

maj. tom · Postby **maj. tom** » January 30th, 2024, 6:06 pm

I used to love going there. Too fraid now.

st7 · Postby **st7** » January 30th, 2024, 6:10 pm

redmanjp wrote:As long as u dont go to Gun Point u should be safe.

noted

st7 · Postby **st7** » January 30th, 2024, 6:11 pm

killercow wrote:Tourists are generally advised to avoid Fort George when visiting Trinidad because it's not deemed safe.

them flickin guntas again. a real nice spot that they have to make shitty

st7 · Postby **st7** » January 30th, 2024, 6:11 pm

maj. tom wrote:I used to love going there. Too fraid now.

the views amazing

paid_influencer · Postby **paid_influencer** » January 30th, 2024, 6:13 pm

redmanjp wrote:As long as u dont go to Gun Point u should be safe.

DMan7 · Postby **DMan7** » January 30th, 2024, 6:33 pm

Try Fort Knox instead.

alfa · Postby **alfa** » January 30th, 2024, 7:08 pm

During the COVID time I went up that side, took the ol Hilux up Cumberland hill. That's where all the broadcast towers are, close to fort George I believe and great views. Lonely as hell, wouldn't recommend now though

abbow · Postby **abbow** » January 30th, 2024, 7:22 pm

have relatives who worked on those towers....took some really nice pics from the towers itself..

st7 · Postby **st7** » February 12th, 2024, 10:16 am

is TOCO LIGHTHOUSE safe to visit?

actually is it open again?

J453 · Postby **J453** » February 12th, 2024, 11:32 am

Was up there Jan 21st and it was still closed. Tried to finesse the watchman to let us in but he said there's cameras installed now. You can reach the rock via the path to the left if you're feeling adventurous but the whole area at road level is pretty well fenced off.

maj. tom · Postby **maj. tom** » February 12th, 2024, 11:44 am

Udecott was doing work since 2020 and it still hasn't opened back? I sure they actually done long time but government bureaucracy holding back the paperwork to open. It's the National Trust who in charge of that.

st7 · Postby **st7** » February 12th, 2024, 11:49 am

J453 wrote:Was up there Jan 21st and it was still closed. Tried to finesse the watchman to let us in but he said there's cameras installed now. You can reach the rock via the path to the left if you're feeling adventurous but the whole area at road level is pretty well fenced off.
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thanks for the info.

is the path safe to take?

MaxPower · Postby **MaxPower** » February 12th, 2024, 11:52 am

st7 wrote:is TOCO LIGHTHOUSE safe to visit?

actually is it open again?

st,

Consider everywhere as unsafe and always be in large groups.

The lighthouse itself may be safe, but it’s the going to and from your vehicle, the pit stops and opening/closing your gate.

Be careful out there young man.

J453 · Postby **J453** » February 12th, 2024, 2:12 pm

st7 wrote:
J453 wrote:Was up there Jan 21st and it was still closed. Tried to finesse the watchman to let us in but he said there's cameras installed now. You can reach the rock via the path to the left if you're feeling adventurous but the whole area at road level is pretty well fenced off.
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thanks for the info.

is the path safe to take?

It normal, nothing unexpected for the area. Just be careful where you place your feet and wear good shoes. You just have to descend a little hill, walk along a rocky beach and go up the other side onto the rock. One of my friends has a shoe lift because of a short leg and he had no issues making it. Maintain a safe distance from each other when traversing the slope and use the trees/rocks as handholds when available. If you have good balance and are used to hiking it's an easy walk.