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Trininad, Cuba Colonial Gem

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Luis Cocco
Luis Cocco

Trinidad, Cuba is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, including colorful mansions and cobblestone streets. Some of the top things to see include the Plaza Mayor, the Church of the Holy Trinity which houses an 18th century statue of Christ, and the Palacio Cantero museum which offers insights into the local sugar industry. Nature spots near Trinidad include the Valle de los Ingenios agricultural valley, the Sierra del Escambray mountains, and the black coral reefs off Playa Ancón beach.

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Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Cuba’s best-preserved colonial town, Trinidad, is a charmer. Our local insider Annika takes us down pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, and a car-free historic core that’ll take you back to the 19th century. Photo © iStock/Nikada The streets surrounding Trinidad’s main square, Plaza Mayor, are lined with beautiful mansions from the heyday of the local sugar industry. Several of these are now museums, highlighting various aspects of the town’s past.  Trinidad’s gorgeous natural surroundings also o er several worthwhile destinations for day trips.
Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Facing the Plaza Mayor, Trinidad’s main church was built over a 75-year period in the 19th century, and is known for its impressive neoclassical altar and ne acoustics.  Its greatest treasure is an 18th-century wooden statue of Christ, known as El Señor de la Vera Cruz.  Housed inside a magni cent 19th-century mansion, the Palacio Cantero, this museum contains an eclectic assortment of antique furniture, artwork, and decorative items, as well as exhibits on the sugar industry and other aspects of local history. Climb the tower for great views of Trinidad and the Sierra del Escambray mountains. Dating from 1740, with an upper oor added in 1808, the Palacio Brunet houses the Museo Romántico, which focuses on the period from the 1830s through the 1860s. Objects on display include porcelain, glass, furniture, artwork, and other items owned by the wealthy Brunet family and other local elites. Flanking the Plaza Mayor, the Museum of Colonial Architecture occupies two connected blue buildings from the 18th century. It highlights outstanding examples of domestic architecture from the colonial period, including walls, ceilings, carved doors, ironwork, and other elements. A block o the Plaza Mayor, A B&B Amaro by and the Convent of Saint Francis, with its distinctive yellow bell tower from 1813, is Trinidad’s most recognizable landmark. Stand Out Hotels Collection
Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem It’s now home to the Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos, with exhibits about the Castro regime’s struggle against counterrevolutionaries during the 1960s. There are also spectacular views from the bell tower. Atop the wide stone staircase beside the Iglesia Parroquial, is Trinidad’s most popular choice for a night out - an open-air venue where you can dance the night away under the stars or just sip a mojito and enjoy the entertainment. There are live salsa shows and music nightly. Playa Ancón is a lovely 4km stretch of white-sand beach located on the Peninsula Ancón, 12km south of Trinidad. Cuba’s largest black coral reef is located just o shore at Cayo Blanco; . day trips for snorkelling and diving are available Most of Trinidad’s wealthiest colonial-era families made their fortunes in the sugar industry, centred in the nearby Valle de los Ingenios. Stop at the Mirador de la Loma del Puerto for a panoramic view of the entire valley, dotted with the ruins of former sugar plantations. One of the most interesting is the Manaca Iznaga estate, where you can visit the restored manor house, sample hand-pressed sugar cane juice, and climb a 45- metre bell tower built in 1816 for more stunning views. The Sierra del Escambray mountain range forms a verdant backdrop for Trinidad.
Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem The best place to explore it is at Topes de Collantes, a natural reserve with numerous forest trails, some of which lead to natural swimming holes and waterfalls. Organized day trips are available from Trinidad, but you can also  and  for trail access. arrange your own transportation pay a usage fee Put down the cigars and step out of the vintage cars! Explore historical sites of revolution, taste peso food, or go diving among vibrant marine life.
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Trininad, Cuba Colonial Gem

  • 1. Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Residences Collection TRAVEL TIME
  • 2. Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Cuba’s best-preserved colonial town, Trinidad, is a charmer. Our local insider Annika takes us down pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, and a car-free historic core that’ll take you back to the 19th century. Photo © iStock/Nikada The streets surrounding Trinidad’s main square, Plaza Mayor, are lined with beautiful mansions from the heyday of the local sugar industry. Several of these are now museums, highlighting various aspects of the town’s past.  Trinidad’s gorgeous natural surroundings also o er several worthwhile destinations for day trips.
  • 3. Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Facing the Plaza Mayor, Trinidad’s main church was built over a 75-year period in the 19th century, and is known for its impressive neoclassical altar and ne acoustics.  Its greatest treasure is an 18th-century wooden statue of Christ, known as El Señor de la Vera Cruz.  Housed inside a magni cent 19th-century mansion, the Palacio Cantero, this museum contains an eclectic assortment of antique furniture, artwork, and decorative items, as well as exhibits on the sugar industry and other aspects of local history. Climb the tower for great views of Trinidad and the Sierra del Escambray mountains. Dating from 1740, with an upper oor added in 1808, the Palacio Brunet houses the Museo Romántico, which focuses on the period from the 1830s through the 1860s. Objects on display include porcelain, glass, furniture, artwork, and other items owned by the wealthy Brunet family and other local elites. Flanking the Plaza Mayor, the Museum of Colonial Architecture occupies two connected blue buildings from the 18th century. It highlights outstanding examples of domestic architecture from the colonial period, including walls, ceilings, carved doors, ironwork, and other elements. A block o the Plaza Mayor, A B&B Amaro by and the Convent of Saint Francis, with its distinctive yellow bell tower from 1813, is Trinidad’s most recognizable landmark. Stand Out Hotels Collection
  • 4. Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem It’s now home to the Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos, with exhibits about the Castro regime’s struggle against counterrevolutionaries during the 1960s. There are also spectacular views from the bell tower. Atop the wide stone staircase beside the Iglesia Parroquial, is Trinidad’s most popular choice for a night out - an open-air venue where you can dance the night away under the stars or just sip a mojito and enjoy the entertainment. There are live salsa shows and music nightly. Playa Ancón is a lovely 4km stretch of white-sand beach located on the Peninsula Ancón, 12km south of Trinidad. Cuba’s largest black coral reef is located just o shore at Cayo Blanco; . day trips for snorkelling and diving are available Most of Trinidad’s wealthiest colonial-era families made their fortunes in the sugar industry, centred in the nearby Valle de los Ingenios. Stop at the Mirador de la Loma del Puerto for a panoramic view of the entire valley, dotted with the ruins of former sugar plantations. One of the most interesting is the Manaca Iznaga estate, where you can visit the restored manor house, sample hand-pressed sugar cane juice, and climb a 45- metre bell tower built in 1816 for more stunning views. The Sierra del Escambray mountain range forms a verdant backdrop for Trinidad.
  • 5. Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem Top Things to See & Do in Trinidad, Cuba’s Colonial Gem The best place to explore it is at Topes de Collantes, a natural reserve with numerous forest trails, some of which lead to natural swimming holes and waterfalls. Organized day trips are available from Trinidad, but you can also  and  for trail access. arrange your own transportation pay a usage fee Put down the cigars and step out of the vintage cars! Explore historical sites of revolution, taste peso food, or go diving among vibrant marine life.
  • 6. Residences by Stand Out Hotels Collection Book now at www.standouthostels.ca