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Trinidad
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At a glance
- Country
- Cuba
- Region
- Sancti Spíritus Province
- Population
- 75,000
- Best time to go
- November to April
- Main airport
- None — nearest is Santa Clara Abel Santamaría (SNU)
- Coordinates
- 21.80°N, 79.98°W
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Overview
Trinidad grew rich on sugar in the 1800s, then the money moved on and the town stood almost still. The result is a grid of cobbled streets lined with pastel houses, wrought-iron window grilles and grand plazas.
Between the mountains and the sea, it's an easy place to linger: mornings in museums, afternoons on the beach at Ancón and evenings of salsa on the steps by the church.
Things to see
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Photo: Marc-Lautenbacher, CC BY-SA 4.0 Plaza Mayor
The elegant main square, ringed by palm trees, mansions and the town's main church.
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Photo: Zinneke, CC BY-SA 3.0 Palacio Cantero
A sugar baron's mansion turned history museum, with a tower giving the best view over the rooftops.
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Photo: Unknown author, Public domain Convento de San Francisco bell tower
The yellow bell tower is the town's landmark and can be climbed for views to the hills.
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Photo: Ivan2010, CC BY-SA 3.0 Valle de los Ingenios
The sugar-mill valley east of town, with old plantation houses and the tall Manaca Iznaga tower.
Things to do
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Photo: Esteban De Sousa, CC BY 2.0 Beach at Playa Ancón
A long stretch of white sand on a peninsula a short drive south, good for swimming and snorkelling.
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Photo: Maesi64, CC0 Salsa on the steps
Live bands play on the stone steps beside the main square in the evening, and anyone can join the dancing.
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Photo: Silvan.h, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hike in Topes de Collantes
Forested mountains above town with trails to waterfalls and swimming holes.
Where to stay
Historic centre
Stay in a casa particular within walking distance of everything.
Hotels in Historic centrePlaya Ancón and La Boca
Beach hotels and a small fishing village for those who want the sea on the doorstep.
Hotels in Playa Ancón and La Boca
Getting around
Walk the cobbled centre in sturdy shoes; taxis and bikes reach the beach and the valley.
Víazul coaches connect Trinidad with Havana, Cienfuegos and Santa Clara, stopping close to the centre.
When to go
November to April is dry and warm. Summers are hot and humid, and the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Plan your trip to Trinidad
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.