Guidebook for Trinidad
Food Scene
Family run restaurants/ Paladars
La Botija
71B C. AmarguraSAPORI ITALIANI
N.28 Calle Santo DomingoWonderful freshly prepared food, lovely ambience and great service from the staff.
Restaurante San José
328 C. GutiérrezCuban food Miami Style
Drinks & Nightlife
Open air music venues where you can drink Cuban cocktails and dance or listen to salsa
A live music and dance venue where you can listen to some of the best traditional Cuban music.
154 locals recommend
Casa de la Trova
29 Fernando Hdez EcherriA live music and dance venue where you can listen to some of the best traditional Cuban music.
One of the oldest buildings in town, named after the local cocktail, featuring some of the best live music in Trinidad.
101 locals recommend
Taberna La Canchánchara
90 C. Real del JigüeOne of the oldest buildings in town, named after the local cocktail, featuring some of the best live music in Trinidad.
Parks & Nature
Trinidad is surrounded by the Escambray Mountain range where
there are numerous national parks that can be visited on a day trip.
We can arrange a day trip to the national parks in Topes de Collantes which offer walking trails, waterfalls and natural swimming pools, coffee plantations and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna.
129 locals recommend
Topes De Collantes
We can arrange a day trip to the national parks in Topes de Collantes which offer walking trails, waterfalls and natural swimming pools, coffee plantations and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna.
Beach
Great beaches and snorkelling spots can be found along the Ancon Peninsula which you reach by bus, taxi or bicycle
This is a white sand beach with a coral reef. Excellent for swimming and snorkelling. Thatched beach umbrellas are scattered along the shore for shade. There is parking for cars and bicycles and in the summer months kiosks offering drinks and food.
Access if by bus, taxi, bicycle or walking.
31 locals recommend
Playa Maria Aguilar
Carretera a AncónThis is a white sand beach with a coral reef. Excellent for swimming and snorkelling. Thatched beach umbrellas are scattered along the shore for shade. There is parking for cars and bicycles and in the summer months kiosks offering drinks and food.
Access if by bus, taxi, bicycle or walking.
Beach, bar and seafood restaurant all in one spot.
Great place to spend the entire day. Wait for sunset.
Don't forget the snorkelling gear.
7 locals recommend
Grill Caribe
Beach, bar and seafood restaurant all in one spot.
Great place to spend the entire day. Wait for sunset.
Don't forget the snorkelling gear.
Long white sand beach lined with palm leave beach umbrellas for shade, beach bars and restaurants. If you want to avoid the crowds stroll further along the beach.
308 locals recommend
Playa Ancon
Long white sand beach lined with palm leave beach umbrellas for shade, beach bars and restaurants. If you want to avoid the crowds stroll further along the beach.
Sail out to this island near Trinidad for a day, lunch included, snorkel swim and relax in hammocks on this deserted island.
7 locals recommend
Cayo Iguana
Sail out to this island near Trinidad for a day, lunch included, snorkel swim and relax in hammocks on this deserted island.
Sightseeing
Trinidad has numerous museums dedicated to colonial architecture and history, and a walking tour of the historical centre is highly recommended.
The historical centre of Trinidad surrounded by colonial palaces erected during the hey day of the sugar industry. Here you will find the Romantic Museum, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Archeology and Casa de la Musica amongst other significant attractions.
281 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
16 Calle Real del JigüeThe historical centre of Trinidad surrounded by colonial palaces erected during the hey day of the sugar industry. Here you will find the Romantic Museum, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Archeology and Casa de la Musica amongst other significant attractions.
A decorative arts collection housed in a baroque style colonial palace. Also offers a spectacular view of the colonial town and the Caribbean Sea from its balcony.
186 locals recommend
Museo Romántico
52 Fernando Hdez EcherriA decorative arts collection housed in a baroque style colonial palace. Also offers a spectacular view of the colonial town and the Caribbean Sea from its balcony.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Medicines, sun screen, insect repellant
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Getting around
Walking tour
The best way to see Trinidad is on foot and there are a variety of walking tours available.