Centro Histórico de Trinidad
Patrimonio Mundial Trinidad

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 no choice but to keep, their sumptuous belongings, including wooden balustrades, stylish furniture and the elegant architecture of their homes.

Bar La Canchanchara

One of the real tourist bars in Trinidad but a nice one.
You can enjoy life Cuban music all day long and drink one of their famous cocktails or home made Guarapo, the sugarcane drink which will be made in the bar while you look at the real traditional process, see video

Antigua Villa de la Santísima Trinidad
Centro Histórico Urbano
Trinidad

A religous house where you can get the explanation of the Santaria religion / culture in Cuba.
They also have sessions a few times per week, ask around to find out at what days when you are in Trinidad

Brunet Theater Ruins

Brunet Theater was inaugurated in 1840. The house became the center of the local culture until 1901, when the roof fell down.
The theater was scenery for famous performers as Armentas, Robeño, Adelina Valti and Juventino Rosas.

Nowadays you can have a simple sandwich here and a drink. Some days Cuban bands perform at daytime.

Bazaar Trinidad
Calle Antonio Maceo

Casa Regidor
Art Gallery

Casilda
Harbor

Embalse Hanabanilla
Weir lake

Museo de Arqueología y Ciencias Naturales
Simón Bolívar #457
Trinidad
Tel 419 3420

A 18th-century building remodeled in 1835. It became a museum in 1976.
Exhibitions variates from Pre-Colombian culture to local flora and fauna, sometimesa bit boring. The German explorer Alexander Von Humboldt stayed in this house during his trip to Cuba in 1801.

Parraquial de la Santisima Iglesia
(The Holy Trinity Church)

At the Plaza Mayor
Historical center

Better known as Parroquial Mayor, anno 1892. The interior is very simple Victorian-Gotical with an impressive altar beautifully decorated. According to bibliographical accounts, it was in that church where the first Baptismal registration of a white people took place in 1514. Its altar made of finest wood substituted the traditional marble.

Torre del Antiguo Ingenio Manacas-Iznaga
Carretera de Trinidad a Sancti Spíritus
Trinidad Cuba

Pedro Iznaga built a sprawling hacienda in the middle of the San Luis Valley with the fortune he made from the slave trade. He erected a 44-meter high watch tower with 184 steps, some 50 meters from the main house, to control the slaves who were more than willing to escape. He would also mark the hour by tolling a bell. The vernacular and industrial-style tower has become a symbol of this legendary region, despite its contrast with the surrounding area. It does in fact allow for a panoramic view of Trinidad.

Mesón del Regidor
(The Tavern of the Regidor)

A mansion from the first half of the 18th century. Former residence of the town's Regidor Ortiz.
Its mural is believed to be one of the city's first ones. Today one of the most cosiest hotels in Trinidad and a nice place to have a drink or lunch

Museo de Arquitectura Colonial
Plaza Mayor
Calle Cispalda #83 e/ Cristo y Plaza Real del Jigue
Trinidad
Tel 419 3208
(closed on Friday)

Former mansion of the Sánchez Iznaga family.
It was built in 1738, and restored in 1836. The 18th-century household opened as the Museum of Architecture of Trinidad, in 1979

Museo Romántico
Fernando Hernández Echerri #52, near Calle Simon Bolivar
Trinidad
Tel 419 4363
(closed on Monday)

Lowded with antique furniture, witnesses of the wealthy 18 century in Trinidad. As well as inside the building itself, beautiful tiles!

Museo Historico Principal
Bolivar #423, e/ Francisco Gomez y Gustavo Izquierdo
Trinidad
Tel 419 4460
(closed on Friday)

A stylish furnished building. It will tell you the history of all kind of historical objects and the family who lived here in earlier times.
From the tower which is quiet a climb you have a stunning view and the perfect location for taking pictures of the historical center of Trinidad.

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, until more than 300 years later it finally took on its present appearance. During the 19th century, the main Cathedral as well as mansions and palaces of the landed families of Brunet, Padrón, Ortiz and Sánchez-Iznaga's were situated here. Today, most of these building house museums and the plaza is quaintly decorated with four gardens surrounded by fences from Philadelphia, street lamps and a statue of the Greek muse, Terpsicore, in its center.

Plaza de Santa Ana
(Saint Ana Square)

Ancient Royal Jail built in 1844.
At present, it is a cultural center of great significance in the city.

Polo Viejo
Sitio histórico

San Francisco de Assisi Convent

It started to be built in 1770, and concluded in 1813. It was demolished earlier last century, when only its tower survived. However, some years later it was rebuilt under its original design. In 1986, the convent finally became the Museum of the Cuban People's Struggle against the Counterrevolution.

Museo de la Lucha Contra Bandidos
Fernando Hernández Echerri #59 close at Piro Guinalt Trinidad
Open Hours: 9am-5pm Tue-Sun
(closed on Monday)

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 century it was demolished and only its tower remained. It was later rebuilt as it appears today. In 1986 the convent became the "Museum of the Struggle against Bandits". Documents, photos, maps, weapons and belongings of the main participants in these battles are exhibited.

Topes de Collantes

Beautiful nature in the Escambray mountains. Many tourist offices in Trinidad can help you for a tour to this great area of Cuban nature.

You can find more information about Topes de Collantes and other nature areas around Trinidad to check out the link below ...