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Trinidad
One of the most visited towns in Cuba, Trinidad maintains a
charming colonial atmosphere with its uneven cobbled streets, quiet
plazas, churches, red-tiled roofs, wooden shutters and wrought-iron
grilles. Bicycles and horse-drawn carts bump along streets lined
with untidy pastel-coloured houses, where open doors afford brief
views of folk on rocking chairs and wooden birdcages, and the
strains of salsa music drift out from cool courtyards where the
intricate steps of the dance are practiced.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, Trinidad has
escaped the modern tourist infrastructure and large hotels usually
accorded a popular destination, and retains its welcoming and
tranquil atmosphere. Surrounded by sugarcane plantations, and
situated between the Topes de Collantes mountains and the Caribbean
Sea, Trinidad's location also provides easy access to the beach,
the mountains and the beautiful surrounding countryside, where
vestiges from the 18th and 19th centuries in the Valle de los
Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) testify to a time of
prosperity during the sugarcane boom.
Information & Facts
Climate
The climate in Trinidad is hot and humid year-round, with dry
weather from November to April and a rainy season between May and
October. The hottest months are June to September with temperatures
averaging around 81°F (27°C), and the best time to travel to
Trinidad is between December and April, when it averages a cooler
68°F (20°C).
Getting Around
Trinidad is relatively easy to negotiate on foot and most
attractions are in the historic hub, centred around the Plaza
Mayor. Playa Ancón's beaches are serviced by Cubatur minibuses,
usually from 8am to the evenings, running along Maceo. Taxis are
available, as are car rental agencies, though streets can be
somewhat confusing and are known by different names. A novel way to
explore the area is on the Rumbos steam train, dating back to 1907,
that travels to Valle de los Ingenios. The train leaves at 9.30am
and returns at 2pm.
Language
The official language is Spanish, but English is spoken
in the main tourist spots.
Money
The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP), divided into 100
centavos, but the 'tourist' currency is the Peso Convertible (CUC),
which replaces the US Dollar as currency in tourist related
establishments like hotels, restaurants and so called 'dollar
shops'. US Dollars are no longer accepted as payment, and a 10%
commission or more is charged to exchange them, therefore the best
currency to bring along is Euros, the British Pound or Canadian
Dollars. The CUC is almost equal in value to the US Dollar. Some
places only accept Cuban pesos and others only Pesos Convertible
(usually tourist related establishments). Money should only be
changed at official exchange bureaux or banks to avoid scams
confusing the two currencies. Visa and MasterCard are generally
accepted only in major cities and hotels as long as they haven't
been issued by a US bank; Diners Club has limited acceptance, and
American Express is not accepted anywhere on the island. Travellers
cheques are less readily accepted than credit cards, but all major
currencies are acceptable, except for US bank issued cheques. No
US-issued credit or debit cards will work in ATMs, but those
holding other cards issued in other countries should be able to get
pesos at most major tourist destinations. Euro or Sterling
travellers cheques are accepted at Cuban banks and Bureaux de
Change.
Time
Local time is GMT -5 (GMT-4 from the second Sunday in March
to the last Sunday in October).