trinidad de cuba

babyboomercanberra

i wrote 2 reviews of the taverna. in santus spiritus and a very good restaurant in cuba. it is impossible to contact you, so there is no opteion but to do it like this.both places were very good and would be very helpful for peole travelling in cuba.this was months ago......how long does it take...the restaurant in cuba has disappeared and the restaurant in sanctus spiritus is pending.you keep asking for more reviews , but you are not publishing what has been sent???

TinekevB

This reasonably well preserved town is well worth a visit. The charming squares offer many colourful buildings. Just amble up and down the cobbled streets and feast your eyes.

KoviPeti

It's a city you wouldn't expect to visit in Cuba. It's still like it was during the age of Spain. They kept the colonial style of the city center and requires at least 2 days to see and visit everything. Find a local guide because the history and the explanations are interesting. "Nightlife" is good. Be aware that it's not for wheelchairs//strollers. The ground is covered by small rocks you need sneakers to do the sightseeing.

901ChrisS901

We took the excursion offered by the tour company at the hotel. It started from Santa Maria so it was a 3+ hour bus ride each way. We were well informed of the time so no surprise. Both Sancta Spiritus and Trinidad have lovely colonial parts remaining in their centers. However we would say not enough to justify so much time to get there. However the trip was very worthwhile. In the ride through the countryside we were able to glimpse the 'real' Cuba with the farms, homes, and street life. Horse drawn wagons and taxis and little street markets of produce. And the undulating land with the central mountain ridge as we travelled from the north coast to the south coast. A beautiful island.

jazzboots

A fine example of typical Spanish colonial architecture and street layout. Some pleasant cafes,very picturesque with not too many tour groups wandering round.

Superkatt

Trinidad is a picturesque colonial town situated on the south coast of Cuba. Cienfuegos and Trinidad are two of the most distinguished towns of colonial Cuba. The old city buildings are in bright happy colours in French style, different to nearby town of Cienfuegos, which is more of classically white-yellow colour. The most known and photographed/depicted is the city bell-Tower, situated near the central square of the town, as well as Museo Romantico – collection about mode of life in colonial Trinidad (same square) and Historical Museum with its tower, where is possible to take astonishingly beautiful pictures of the town and nearby area. Picturesque, nice, tiny, and maybe a most colourful memory of Cuban towns.

428grahame

step back 150 years and marvel the colours, buildings and true cuban stlye.The museum is well worth a visit and the climb to top of the tower is worth the entrance fee alone for its for the views. If you can go early morning or as sun sets do so, as it can get crowded with tourists.

Katripper

Trinidad is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit. I stayed at a casa particular close to the plaza major, and walked all around the town, seeing real life in Cuba, as well as the beautifully maintained square. Watching salsa at night on the steps was a real highlight, and there are so many restaurants, bars and cafes around, with a real variety of food options. With music everywhere and glorious sunshine, you can't help but smile, and all the Cubans are so friendly. There are some lovely shops too, crochet shawls and clothes are beautiful, and in the back streets you will see the locals sat making the products. Lots of art too.I did one day trip to the tropes de collates, and one visit to the beach at playa ancon. The beach is beautiful, and I wish I had more time. Don't take best shoes, the cobbles are terrible on the ankle, so wear something sturdy.

Pauline353

If a pirate walked past you in full swash buckling garb he would not look out of place. One of the few reminders of the 21st or indeed the 20th century are the few mainly vintage (c1950's) cars that slowly creep down the cobble stoned streets. The junction signs warn of horse and buggy not cars!

LPHDK

The city is hell to drive in, as the street are cobblestone that are not in level!But by foot it is wonderful! So many people riding horses, horse carriges, lovely houses, nice and helpful people.

ADM1959

Trinidad de Cuba is apparently still pretty much as it was in 1850. It is a delightful living museum of cobbled streets, painted houses, and of course warm Cuban people. We stayed in an excellent casa particular (bed and breakfast) though it would be fair to say that others in our group were less happy with their accommodation. The architecture seems to be both French- and Spanish-influenced. The music and the dancing is all Cuban and thoroughly enjoyable. We loved simply wandering round the streets and people-watching. I should add that, as with most of Cuba, there is little internet access other than in 2 cafes and 1 or 2 bigger hotels.

raulmarcelino53

I liked everything , Very good house, excellent food, water falls. hiking roads. I hope than internet will be connect in Cuba.

866edgarb

Of all the Cuban places I visited recently, Trinidad is my favorite. I appreciated its rural setting with an urban flair. This very charming town has a lot to offer to inquisitive traveller---from the multicolored and fine colonial structures in the old town to the pulsative Cuban music at La Casa de la Musica; from the picturesque landscapes of Valle de los Ingenios to the splendid white beaches of Playa Ancon, which is just a 15 min. drive from the town center.Apart from the interesting places of interest, I also enjoyed a half day horseback riding around Valle de los Ingenios which was concluded with a simple lunch served at Hacienda Guachinango, a finca built toward the end of the 18th century.

JackelynThompson

Loved it. This city is exactly what Caribbean look is. We stopped at a pottery place, visited some museums, went to the market.

lisaum1

Go to the town of Trinidad if you can. It's lovely. It was one of my groups' favorite spots. Fun to walk around, a few shops to look into and the people are lovely. (as they are everywhere in Cuba)