Trinidad

Travel Guide
Ancon Beach which includes swimming, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
With a pretty beach and pleasant hiking nearby, this well-preserved Spanish colonial town offers a vacation combining history with relaxation.

Trinidad was founded by Spanish colonialists over 400 years ago. Visit today to see a few preserved relics from the early colonial period and many structures from the booming times of major sugar and tobacco production. The city and nearby sugar production areas in the province of Sancti Spíritus have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk around the Plaza Mayor in the heart of the city to see stately structures from the 18th and 19th centuries. Palacio Brunet, once a family home, now houses the Romantic Museum, with treasures from the height of the colonial era. Palacio Cantero, another large mansion, houses the Municipal History Museum. Climb to the top of its tower to gaze across the city’s irregular cobblestone streets toward the blue ocean.

To see the magnitude of the operations of the one-time-great cane sugar production, drive northeast about 30 minutes to the Valle de los Ingenios or Valley of the Sugar Mills. Explore the sites of over 70 former sugar mills in this living museum, along with plantation homes and worker barracks. For nearly 100 years, from the late 1700s to the late 1800s, sugar gave Trinidad and the surrounding area prosperity. Much of this wealth resulted from the labor of slaves, numbering over 11,000 mill workers in 1827.

Just south of the historic center of town is a protected beach along the Bay of Casilda. Come to Playa Ancón to enjoy its white sands and warm waters. Head west to hike in the mountains of the Topes de Collantes nature park to the waterfall at Salto del Caburní.

Reach Trinidad by car in about 4 hours from Havana or fly domestically to the Trinidad Airport. Walk between many of the sites in the historic town and take a taxi or bicycle to the beach, the mountains or the Valle de los Ingenios.

Lola Trinidad Hotel
Lola Trinidad Hotel
4 out of 5
C/Maceo #415 (Gutierrez), e/ Rosario y Colón, Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus
The price is RM298 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM298
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Trinidad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Ancon Beach and Las ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"The service was exceptional. Christian is the epitome of professionalism. He helped us book a walking tour as well as organized a taxi at a reasonable price to Varadero. Breakfast was the best I've had in Cuba. The crepes were delicious. The rooms were comfortable and quaint."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Lola Trinidad Hotel
Hostal Las Palmas
Hostal Las Palmas
3 out of 5
Calle Real 145, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus
The price is RM275 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM275
RM275 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Trinidad. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
Great stay!
"Our stay at Las Palmas was great! The accommodation has a generator which was very helpful during power cut. The pool was clean and lovely. The cocktails were AMAZING! Would absolutely recommended. They were helpful with booking taxis, our next Casa and Colectivo. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Hostal Las Palmas
Hostal Puerto Casilda
Hostal Puerto Casilda
3.5 out of 5
calla Real 158 B, entre Perla e Iglesias, Trinidad
The price is RM192 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM192
RM192 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in Trinidad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
Parfait !
"Magnifique maison, vaste, charmantes terrasses. Ana et son équipe sont aux petits soins et offrent tous les services utiles. Tout est parfait"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2024

Hostal Puerto Casilda
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa de Paz
Casa de Paz
2.5 out of 5
252 Calle Boca, Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Trinidad. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Ancon Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great place, very well located"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2023

Casa de Paz
Casa Tulum
Casa Tulum
2.5 out of 5
Avenida del Mar 10, Entre Gran Via y Avenida del Mar, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus
Stay at this vacation home in Trinidad. Enjoy free parking, private pools, and 5 beach bars. Popular attractions Ancon Beach and Las Ruinas del Teatro Brunet ...
2/10 (1 review)
"The photos are deceptive, we have been all over Cuba and it was below average."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Casa Tulum
Hostal Enrico y Dayana
Hostal Enrico y Dayana
2.5 out of 5
Conrado Benitez # 154b, e/ Independecia y Antonio Maceo, Trinidad
Stay at this villa in Trinidad. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ancon Beach and San Francisco Church ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Una alojamiento muy acogedor, limpio, cómodo y muy cerca de todos lo que quieres hacer en Trinidad. Además, Enrico es una persona fantástica y muy amigable. También, recomendamos el desayuno que está riquísimo. La casa perfecta para una estancia corta o larga en Trinidad. Ania y Pasquale"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2023

Hostal Enrico y Dayana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

very unique town.worth visiting!

5/5 - Excellent

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Highly recommended - Must visit Plaza Mayor and the Ancon beach

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The people were incredibly friendly, restaurants are cheap and delicious. Visiting this town is a must in cuba.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Charming little place.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We had a great dining and horse riding experience in Trinidad.