This is what a visit to Trinidad is like: what to see at this World Heritage Site in Cuba

There are places in the world in which their state of conservation can be considered a true miracle, and the city of Trinidad is the clear example

Es one of the most beautiful places in Cuba and, probably, the best preserved city, with enormous historical value that has led it to be declared Heritage. by Unesco.

Cuba It is a country full of amazing sites and colonial cities, but if we had to highlight one above all, it would undoubtedly be Trinidad.

And its state of conservation is absolutely privileged.

You can see today in its streets the evolution of Cuban history thanks to the fact that various aspects have come together that have saved it from destruction.

But let's start at the beginning to fully understand the historical value of this gem.

Curiosities of the History of Trinidad, a World Heritage Site

Historically Trinidad has been the best area of ​​this Caribbean country for sugar cane cultivation, which generated a real economic boom in the city that made the landowners enormously powerful.

And you have to keep in mind that Cuba It was the world's largest exporter of molasses, which is where sugar comes from.

Trinidad It is also very close to the coast, but it is not on the seashore, so it was not easy to see it from the boats.

It is also at the foot of the mountains of Tope de Collantes Natural Park, which served as a natural defense.

And if that were not enough, it was far from centers of power such as Havana y Santiago de Cuba.

So we have an area with enormous economic power that was not easy to attack or find if you did not know it.

That is why the pirates and buccaneers who passed through here, who knew of their existence, preferred to trade with these great sugar lords.

In this manner Trinidad has hardly suffered any looting and many of the original buildings built by these powerful landowners have survived to this day.

All this makes a visit to Trinidad very interesting because almost all the buildings are preserved and you can see the evolution and urban development.

This is the experience of visiting Trinidad, the best thing to see

In our trip through cuba We were clear that we wanted to visit this historic city, and luckily it is a very pleasant place to walk.

After experience of our visitI can tell you in advance that most of the interesting points to see are quite close to each other.

Trinidad Old Town

The city arises from Plaza Mayor, which is the nerve center of the city, and from there the city spread through concentric rings.

Next to the Plaza Mayor are they historically older buildings, and as you get further away, they become more and more modern and more humble.

And one way to see all this is by its cobblestones.

These paving stones were brought as ballast on ships and placed by slaves who came from Africa who worked in sugar, who placed them with their hands stone by stone as a way of puzzle.

As you leave the city the cobblestones are much newer and even at one point they disappear, which indicates that you are already in a much newer area.

A building that is worth seeing is the one in which the Iberostar Heritage Grand Trinidad hotel.

And it is an example of what a restored colonial building, now converted into a 5 star hotel.

El Cubano Natural Park, where to see the tocororo

Very close to the city of Trinidad, in the heart of Tope de Collantes Natural Park, there is one of the great natural icons of Trinidad and Cuba.

Is The Cuban guy, parque natural where does he live tocororo, Which is the national bird of cuba.

A very difficult bird to see that lives in an authentic nature reserve.

El tocororo It lives in several areas of Cuba, but in this natural park there is a large community, so if you are lucky, it is possible to see it in the wild.

When we traveled to Cuba after the global epidemic, we have been lucky enough to see how nature is gaining the space that it will have lost due to the accumulation of people in these types of areas.

And thanks to this regeneration, we have been lucky enough to be able to see the elusive tocororo with its colors of the Cuban flag.

Loma del Puerto Viewpoint

Coming out westward, it is highly recommended to make a stop at the Loma del Puerto Viewpoint.

A very nice place at the top with views of the Valley of the Sugar Mills.

A valley completely surrounded by mountains and nature.

This viewpoint is also a very good place to see one of the most spectacular birds of Cuba how is he cuban vulture.

With its red head and black body, it is a bird that can be seen throughout the country, but in this area there is some nesting space and they pass very close.

In this viewpoint there are also a zip line If you feel like releasing a little adrenaline.

Other interesting topics from Cuba

Before we leave you some practical articles that can help you on your trip.

• Guide to traveling to Cuba
• How to have internet in Cuba?
• How does money work in Cuba?
• What to see in Havana
• 14 Cities to see in Cuba