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Trinidad, Cuba

Map of Cuba with Trinidad

Trinidad is a city in the Sancti Spirítus Province on the south coast of Cuba. Cigar making, fishing and sugar cultivation have traditionally been the backbone of Trinidad's economy but these days tourism is becoming more and more important.

Trinidad is a beautifully preserved example of colonial Spanish architecture and has achieved a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage List. However, most travelers probably come to Trinidad for its' lively music and nightlife scene as well as easy access to Ancun Beach some 15 kilometers to the south.

Horseback riding in Trinidad

Horseback riding is still a common means of transport in Trinidad .

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Playing cards on the street

Playing cards on the street is a popular way of spending the afternoon in most Cuban cities.

Playing baseball on the street

These boys prefer a game of baseball, however.

Mother with her children

Mother with her children enjoying the afternoon.

Railroad workers

We had a pleasant chat with these railroad workers.

Church in Trinidad

The main church in Trinidad

Ruins of a church

Ruins of an old church.

Trinidad seen from a hill

Trinidad seen from a hill

Show in Casa de la Musica

No visit to Trinidad is complete without a visit to Casa de la Musica (The House of Music). It has free shows on most nights of the week.

Dancing in Casa de la Musica

After the show locals and travelers enjoy a night of dancing and drinking in Casa de la Musica.

Disco in a cave

This disco has been built in a cave. It is situated behind the church ruins and requires some climbing on an un-lit dirt path to get to.

La Boca is only 20 minutes from Trinidad by taxi but feels like it belongs in another time gone a long time ago.

La Boca seafront


La Boca Beach


La Boca

It is really just a little village on the seafront, but it makes a nice change after the somewhat touristy and crowded Trinidad. There were no hotels when we visited La Boca but it had some very nice casa particulars (bed and breakfast places).

Ancun Beach

Ancun Beach can be reached by taxi or by bus in 30 minutes from Trinidad. It has several expensive "all-included" resorts but the beach with its' clean white sand and inviting turquoise water is accessible for anyone and there are also some restaurants and cafeterias that cater for independent travelers.

Sunset at Ancun Beach


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