Located in the central province of Sancti Spiritus, the formerly known as the Villa of the Holy Trinity had its origin to 1514, to be among the first seven villages founded by the Spanish in the Cuban archipelago.

Also called the City Museum of the Caribbean, has the privilege of being one of the country's colonial cities and also rated among the most comprehensive architectural and preserved in the Americas.

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988 and forced route to the conquest of new territories, settled along the banks of the river Guaurabo, where the Spanish found a native population used as labor, fertile land and excellent ports to preparation of expeditions.

Treasure of the most varied wealth, the town extended its boundaries in the sixteenth century, based on the emerging sugar industry to grow as an urban center unique ways behind bars, flashy buildings and cobblestone streets.

History tells us that the site chosen by Diego Velázquez for the foundation is currently located where Martí Park, with the first Mass in the shadow of a jigüe and in charge of Fray Bartolome de las Casas.

Colonial mansions, spacious, comfortable and airy palaces where luxury and extravagance made his own to join the Cuban colonial art, makes an undeniable jewel in Trinidad urban and architectural past.

The decorative sign characteristic of the houses in the city is based on neoclassical ornamentation reflected in murals, frames, wooden frames and the capricious ways that the framers of iron able to print, to become one of the great charms of the city.

In the Plaza Mayor, the core of the old town, lies a statue of Terpsichore, muse of dance and music, accompanied by the unique beauty of the church of the Holy Trinity, faithful guardian of valuable pieces of religious treasure the island. These include the Cristo de la Vera Cruz, together with a marble altar dedicated to the worship of the Virgin of Mercy, the only of its kind in the country.

The squares of Santa Ana and Tres Cruces, the bell tower of San Francisco and numerous palaces bring a touch of unique beauty to the city, which each year devotes extensive efforts to the preservation of centuries-old buildings are located there.

Among the most important buildings is the Palace of Count Brunet, now houses the Romantic Museum, whose first owner was also linked with the construction of a theater that bore his name and the launch of a railway between the city and the Port Casilda.

In the 14 rooms of the museum displays decorative art pieces, including china and glassware, rich polychrome paintings and gold lines, many of them responsible directly to European factories of the time.

Among the most important property is also the Palace of Cantero, with three floors and a veranda, while Borrell which is famous for the paintings on their walls.

A dozen miles of the town lie the soft sands of Playa Ancon, owned taxed warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, in an environment that is an invitation to practice water sports, with 30 points for diving .

Among the hotels in the area highlights the Southshore, one of the symbols of sun and beach tourism in that destination, with 140 rooms, some of which are located in bungalows with colonial building style.

For news that the Trinidad del Mar, with over 200 distributed capabilities in an area of ​​five hectares and dominated architecture arches, flat roofs, tiled roofs, plazas and cobblestone streets.

Within walking distance of the historic center is the Hotel Las Cuevas, named after a group of caves located on the hill where it was built more than four decades and are integrated into the installation.

The infrastructure is complete with entertainment establishments as the Hotel Ancon, located on a peninsula of the same name, or recreational villa Maria Dolores, which is supported by the rural traditions of the region and offers the option of lodging in heated cabins .