Things to do in Trinidad
A holiday in Trinidad provides an enchanting taste of traditional Cuba. The centre of Trinidad is a living colonial museum where visitors can enjoy evenings of salsa performances in the central square, and where bars serve up delicious mojitos. Attractions include the largest church in Cuba, Iglesia Parroquial de la Santisima. An extraordinary white interior makes the church feel light, cool and vast. So much of Trinidad's charm is owed to its well-preserved colonial architecture. The Museo Historico Municipal, Trinidad Architecture Museum and the Museo Romantico are all stunning examples of mansions that have been turned into museums. They house collections composed largely of the private belongings and art of the wealthy and influential families that once lived in them. Both are on the Plaza Mayor, the old town square.
Trinidad is also remarkably well situated for excursions out into the countryside. It is just a few minutes' drive from one of Cuba's loveliest beaches, Ancon, and the Embalse Hanabanilla lake and waterfalls, which are immensely popular with hikers and cyclists. Also nearby is the beautiful and historically absorbing Valle de los Ingenios, while it hardly takes any time to reach the nearby city of Sancti Spiritus, a continuation of the rustic colonial glory of Trinidad.
The best time to travel to Trinidad is during the cool, dry months between December and April, which is high season for tourism in Cuba. The weather is sweltering, humid and wet for the rest of the year.
Museo Romántico
Museo Romántico overlooks Plaza Mayor, the historic centre of Trinidad and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mansions and palaces surrounding the square date back to the 18th and …
Museo Histórico Municipal
The grandiose Museo Histórico Municipal is a beautiful site. Previously owned by one of the richest families in Cuba, there are murals depicting well-known classical scenes and it…
Ancón Beach
Situated seven miles (12km) south of Trinidad at the end of the peninsula, Playa Ancón boasts soft sand, warm waters and a fitting backdrop of palm trees. There are many waterspor…
Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills)
This emerald valley was once the centre of the sugar industry in Cuba in the 18th and 19th centuries. At its peak, there were over 70 sugarcane mills and about 30,000 slaves workin…
Santa Clara
The city of Santa Clara is best known for the Che Guevara Mausoleum and other monuments relating to the Cuban Revolution. The Tren Blindado marks the spot where Guevara attacked th…
Sancti Spiritus
Sancti Spiritus lies on the banks of the Yayabo River, its delightful architecture and winding cobblestone streets exuding charm, authenticity and friendliness. Pedestrians enjoy i…
