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Trinidad
Attractions - Things to do
1. Museo Romántico
Calle Echerri 52
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What is it? Trinidad has a number of museums in colonial
mansions, but one of the best is the beautifully renovated Museo
Romántico overlooking the main square, Plaza Mayor,
which has an excellent exhibition of the paintings, decorative
furniture and porcelain that belonged to the wealthy Brunet family
in the 1830s.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 4.45pm
Phone:419 4363 |
2. Museo Histórico Municipal
Calle Simón Bolívar 423
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What is it? A former palace belonging to German sugarcane
plantation owner Justo Cantero, the museum displays examples of his
wealth in the cool, stylish rooms as well as some exhibits relating
to the sugar industry and history of Trinidad. A stairway leads to
a tower from which a superb view of Trinidad and the Escambray
mountains can be seen.
Hours of Operation: Saturday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
Phone:419 4460 |
3. Playa Ancon
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What is it? The soft sand and still, warm waters backed
by palm trees make the beach at Playa Ancon a popular trip from
Trinidad. Situated at the end of the peninsula, seven miles (12km)
south of Trinidad, Playa Ancon also offers watersports and some
good offshore snorkelling and diving sites.
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4. Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills)
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What is it? The picturesque emerald valley was once the
centre of the sugar trade industry, and home to the plantations
that brought wealth and prosperity to Trinidad in the 18th and 19th
centuries. Today the ruins of estates, sugar mills and other
remnants are visited by tourists who are attracted by the history
of slavery and the beauty of the valley. The main site is the
Manaca Iznaga, a striking 144ft (44m) high tower that was used by
plantation owner and one of the wealthiest men in Cuba, Pedro
Iznaga, to keep watch over his slaves working in the fields.
Visitors can climb the tower (1 CUC) for impressive views over the
countryside. Horse riding tours to the valley are a popular way to
see the sights from Trinidad.
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5. Santa Clara
Train monument: Calle Indepencia; Che monument: Av de los
Desfiles
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What is it? Located 55 miles (88km) north of Trinidad,
the city of Santa Clara is best known for its Che Memorial at the
Plaza de la Revolución and monuments relating to the Cuban
Revolution. The train monument (Monumento a la Toma del Tren
Blindado) marks the spot where Che attacked the train carrying
Batista's troops to Santiago de Cuba to counter attack the
revolutionaries and the battle was the final decisive factor in the
victory of the revolution. There is a museum inside the wagons. The
Ernesto Che Guevara Monument was built to pay homage to the memory
of Che and his comrades who fought with him in Bolivia, and the
enormous monument incorporates a huge statue of Che with his famous
phrase Hasta la Victoria Siempre (Forever
Onwards Towards Victory), as well as representations of many
aspects of his revolutionary life. To one side of the statue a huge
stone block has been inscribed in full with his farewell letter to
Fidel Castro. The monument also includes a chilled mausoleum where
the remains of Che and his comrades have been interred, and a
museum with displays about his life and involvement in the
revolution.
Hours of Operation: Train monument: Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 6pm (until
12pm on Sundays); Che monument: daily 8am to 9pm (until 6pm on
Sundays)
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6. Sancti Spiritus
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What is it? The beautiful colonial city of Sancti
Spiritus, with its gracious people, delightful architecture and
maze of narrow winding cobblestone streets remains almost
completely unassuming and detached from tourism. Located in the
centre of Cuba and 43 miles (70km) east of Trinidad, Sancti
Spiritus lies on the banks of the Yayabo River, exuding charm,
affability and authenticity. The old town has been declared a
National Monument, filled with picturesque, colourful little houses
with uneven red tiled roofs and weathered colonial homes. Streets
are crammed with horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, scooters and
pedestrians licking at guava ice-creams, a fruit which grows along
the banks of the river. Spanning the river is the Puente Yayabo, an
arched brick bridge built by the Spanish in 1815, and the city's
most famous sight.
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Trinidad Holidays guide
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Transport -Trinidad is relatively easy to negotiate
on foot and most attractions are in the historic hub, centred
around the Plaza Mayor.
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