When it comes to colonial-era charm, few cities in the
Americas can rival the small and romantic city of Trinidad
Cuba. Moorish, Neo Classical and Baroque architecture
dominate Trinidad’s old town, and it is here that
you will find the largest church in the country.
The Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad,
which was constructed between the years of 1817 and 1892
is just one of the attractions
that make a Trinidad Cuba vacation so special. Trinidad
Cuba is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the nearby
San Luis Valley, where the countryside is dotted with
intriguing castles, old-world haciendas and telling slave
houses. Hanging out at a Trinidad beach only serves
to accentuate the experience here, and the area beach
resorts have you more than covered when it comes to the
Trinidad hotels. Just a tad over 200 miles to the
southeast of Havana, Trinidad
joins Varadero as a top north
coast vacation destination within easy reach of the capital.
Trinidad Cuba is a city where time seems to have skipped
many a decade. The city’s cobblestone streets
only make the old town all the more charming, and as far
back as the 1950's, the capitalist Cuban government saw
fit to preserve Trinidad’s beauty by limiting modern
development. Trinidad was founded in 1514, and it
was one of the original seven “Villas” that
Spanish Conquistador Diego Velázquez conceived.
As such, it is easy to see its value in terms of Cuban
history. Growing quickly in its early days,
Trinidad Cuba would reap big rewards from the country’s
booming sugar cane industry, which began really catching
fire in the 1700's. Those making the bulk of the
sugar cane money invested in the stately palaces and mansions
found in the nearby valleys today, though by the mid-to-late
1860's, slave revolts and a waning return on sugar production
saw Trinidad enter a rough financial period. Though
it might be a bit selfish to be thankful for Trinidad’s
past economic struggles, they are also responsible for
causing a halt in modern construction. As such,
those enjoying a Trinidad Cuba vacation will find the
city much like it appeared hundreds of years ago.
A Trinidad Cuba vacation proves both charming and relaxing, whether you choose to traipse about town, or head off to a nearby Trinidad beach. The Plaza Mayor in the city’s old town is a good place to begin your walking tour of the historic district, and it is here that you will find the aforementioned Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad church, which is known locally as La Parroquíal Mayor. Another major attraction here that Trinidad Cuba vacationers won’t want to miss is the Palacio Brunet, which is a stunning colonial mansion. Inside the Palacio Brunet, the Museo Romántico gives insight into how the old sugar-rich families once lived in decorative splendor. If you find the city’s colonial architecture to be intriguing, you can learn more about it with a visit to the Museum of Colonial Architecture, which offers guided tours. The Municipal Museum is another one of Trinidad’s best, highlighting Cuban history. Those seeking a Trinidad beach might choose to head to nearby Ancon Beach, where white sand and turquoise water make for an ideal setting. Cayo Blanco, another popular Trinidad beach, is a premier Cuba scuba diving destination, offering some 30 spots to drop in.
Shopping is another venture
that visitors to Trinidad might enjoy, as various street
markets are known to spring up, selling all kinds of hand-crafted
delights and things the like. Come nightfall, Trinidad
offers some good nightlife
choices, and as far as dining goes, there aren’t
many better cities in all of Cuba. Throw in the
fact that the Trinidad hotels present a list of interesting
choices, and you can start to envision how amazingly appropriate
a Trinidad Cuba vacation can be.
