The steelpan, invented in Trinidad in the 1930s, is considered the only major acoustic instrument created in the 20th century.
Port of Spain's carnival is the Caribbean's biggest — the whole island dances for two days to the rhythm of soca.
For carnival (February–March), costumes and stays are booked months ahead. An eSIM helps: fete schedules, Maracas Bay's bake & shark rated on Google and the Tobago ferry tracked online.