Trinidad, Colonial settlement in Sancti Spíritus Province, Cuba
The city contains numerous colonial mansions with wooden balconies, ceramic tiles, and interior courtyards surrounded by iron-wrought gates along cobblestone streets.
The settlement prospered through sugar trade between 1750 and 1850, leading to construction of more than seventy sugar mills in the neighboring Valle de los Ingenios.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafts in their workshops, producing handwoven textiles, ceramic pieces, and wooden items using techniques passed through generations.
Travelers reach Trinidad via a three-hour drive from Havana airport, with accommodations ranging from restored colonial houses to modern hotels near Ancón Beach.
The Manaca Iznaga tower, built in 1816, stands 45 meters tall and functioned as a watchtower to monitor slave labor in the surrounding sugar plantations.
Location: Sancti Spíritus Province
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Address: Trinidad, Cuba
Website: http://dtcuba.com/PoloInfo.aspx?pc=9
GPS coordinates: 21.80521,-79.98458
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
Che Guevara Mausoleum
66.5 km
Zapata Swamp National Park
178.3 km
Tren Blindado
67.4 km
Valle de los Ingenios
13.7 km
Castillo de Jagua
57.7 km
Palacio de Valle
59.7 km
El Mejunje
67 km
Teatro La Caridad
67.1 km
Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos
50 km
Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis
66.9 km
Estadio Augusto César Sandino
66.7 km
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cienfuegos
61.4 km
Tomás Terry Theatre
61.5 km
Ciénaga de Zapata
176.1 km
Villa Clara Provincial Museum
67.6 km
Palacio Brunet
60 m
Lomas de Banao
40.9 km
Old town of Trinidad
12 m
Teatro Brunet
245 m
Punta de los Colorados Lighthouse
53.8 km
Paradise Beach
164.5 km
El Nicho Waterfall
29.1 km
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
72 m
Convento de San Francisco de Assis
124 m
Canalizo Baliza Nueva
148.9 km
Yayabo bridge
57.4 km
Iznaga Tower
12.9 km
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