9 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love with Trinidad, Cuba

Trinidad is a small post-colonial styled city with a ton of activities. Narrow cobblestone streets, painted homes, beautiful greens and communal dance parties. & this is everything you need to know to prep your trip to Trinidad. And since you’re planning adventures in Cuba, don’t miss out on all things to do when in Havana.

How to Get There

Cuba has a thriving informal economy exacerbated by the influx of tourists is recent years. Our Airbnb host in Havana secured a private taxi for us to travel to Trinidad. It was $200 for the car (two passengers) and about a 4 hour ride.

Where to Stay

We didn’t have to book anything in advance, once you get to the main city there are dozens of Casa Particulars, where you can easily pop in and reserve a room for the night for as low as $15. Homes accepting guests (hostel style) have this sign outside:

What to Do

Plaza Mayor & Bell Tower — you can’t miss this. Trinidad is very small and right in the middle of the plaza (and the only wifi park) is Plaza Mayor and the tower. You can actually go up the tower and get an incredible view of the mountains surrounding the little village.

Museo Romanitco — built in 1740, this former colonial palace is filled with 19th-century antiques. You’ll find yourself hanging on the steps quite often as this is where the wifi park begins.

Casa De La Musica –Plopped in the middle of the center of Trinidad is this open air bar and music venue with live bands playing for pretty much free.

Book a horse ride to a tobacco and coffee farm. This costs us $20 each, which you book a day in advance for a full day of excursions.

Be ready for a bumpy ride — but the most stunning views of the Escambray Mountains. Get to know your horse as you’ll be riding it for a majority of the 5 hour tour. Dress comfortably, unlike me with my camera ready outfit.

Sugar Cane Farm — this is a quick rest stop where you get to grind sugar cane and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a complimentary juice at the end.

Tobacco & Coffee Field — you’ll get to stop at the field, meet the owner, roll your own Cuban cigar and taste some freshly made coffee!

Now, up for a hike at Hoyo del Pilón (natural pool)? Ready to discover the underground cave club? Excited to learn more about where to eat? Check out our full guide on what to do in Trinidad, Cuba here!

Originally published at tayaramuse.com on September 16, 2018.