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1. Street Scenes

I like to walk through the streets or sit in a plaza, and see what is going on around me. Here are a few Trinidad scenes. On Sunday, we saw lots of people gathered by the Parque Central--it turned... more
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2. Playa d'Ancon

Book a daytrip to Cayo Blanco, the catamatan is leaving from the marina at Cayo Blanco at 09:00. You can also buy tickets in the marina. It is a 1 hour trip. From the boat near the island Cayo Blanco... more
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3. Plaza Mayor

Since Trinidad's beginnings and like most cities founded by the Spaniards—the relevant institutions were clustered round the city's central plaza. From 1514 onward, this plaza has undergone changes,... more
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4. Valle de los Ingenios

The village of Iznaga was the site of the large Manaca Iznaga sugar plantation. The warehouse and factory buildings are long gone, but the owner’s house and watchtower are still there. The house is... more
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5. Nature

Beautiful hike to the falls. Horseback ride to the park entrance. Swimming in the natural rock pools below the falls and into the bat caves under and behind the falls. Drinking cerveza at the park... more
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6. Trinidad People

Drink the special "aphrodisiac" ;-) cocktail of the region made from lemon juice, honey and Santero Cuban brand rum, in the famous Trinidad bar "La Canchanchara" with live traditional music. It is... more
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7. Musea

This is a museum located in the Plaza Mayor in the central old part of the city...it houses a collection of objects that belonged to the Borrell family...paintings,furniture,jewelery, porcelain,and... more
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8. Iglesia Parroquial

A view on the park and the "Iglesia parroquial de la Santisima Trinidad" Dominating the square this church with a four-aisle interior has a fine neo-gothic altar dedicated to the Virgin of Mercy with... more
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9. Iglesia de San Francisco

This monument in Trinidad was built in 1813 by Franciscan Monks.It is dominating Trinidad -changed many times-changed into a parish church-a garrison for the spanish army and actually a "Museo de la... more
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10. Palacio Cantero

That wooden staircase led me to magnificent view up there but I could not help noticing that it was shaky, sort of rotten, unsecured and had a tendency to swing somewhat. Now, it could have been my... more
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11. Centro histórico de Trinidad Map - Satellite - Hyb

When the sugar mills of the Valle de Los Ingenios ceased producing profits in the mid 19th century, Trinidad became an dark provincial town. Its inhabitants had... more
12. Museo Nacional de la Lucha contra Bandidos

This museum is located in the former convent and church of San Francisco de Asís, built in 1770 and finished in 1913. During the first decades of the 20th... more
13. Take the train!

There is an old steam train to Ignaza that leaves about 9 a.m. (when it runs.) It used to haul sugar cane to market, but now it is just a tourist train. They... more
14. Parque Central

The Parque Central has the hotel on one side, the church opposite, and the city hall on the third side. The remaining side has a row of small shops. This is my... more
15. Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Holy Trinity Cathedral, constructed in the 19th Century, is the largest church in Cuba. The interior is very beautiful--There are 14 altars, and Stations of... more
16. Casa Templo de Santería Yemayá

This "museum" contains a Santería altar to Yemayá, Goddess of the Sea along with offerings of fruit, water etc.. Supposedly the house is presided over by... more
17. Great Little Photo Exhibit...Casa de Aldemán Ortiz

We...an acquaintance [made during the tour] stumbled across this photo exhibit in a building at the foot of the Plaza Major in a yellow building that was... more
18. Mass

One more tip that may surprise people that know me.If you have the chance to have a walk around Trinidad on a sunday morning, try to look for a church or, even... more
19. Topes de Collantes and Playa Ancòn

Walking for about an hour, you can reach a gorgeous place, with a green water lagoon where you can swim and get the sun: this is Topes de Collantes. Remember to... more
20. Museo Romantico

Museo Romantico is a great museum with authentic antiques and furniture on display in a gorgeous 1800's colonial mansion. It's a very worthwhile museum to see,... more
21. Topes de Collantes

It’s a national park about 20 KM north of Trinidad… it has more than five different hiking paths finishing at different waterfalls. Nothing huge like Niagara or... more
22. Museo de la Lucha contra los Bandidos

The museum itself is very small and doesn’t have much stuff to see… it about the fight the ‘revolución’ held after it succeed, against a few troops remaining... more
23. Península de Ancón

It’s about 8 to 10 KM from Trinidad’s ‘centro’… a lovely beach with a few big hotels around, beach restaurants and bars. It’s quite touristy…If you are somehow... more
24. Museo Romantico

The Museo Romantico, located at the Plaza Mayor, has a great exhibition of romantic-style porcelain, glass, paintings and ornate furniture, which belonged to... more
25. History lesson

In the old center of Trinidad you will find plenty of architectural wonders to look at and learn about their history. If you want a free guid, just stand by a... more
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