Cuba, the Cuban Way
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Santa Clara
It’s a long drive to Trinidad, so you’ll break up the journey with a restful night in Santa Clara, located smack bang in the centre of Cuba. It’s a youthful, edgy city with an important communist past. Here, in 1958, Che Guevara defeated Batista and ended his regime for good. Santa Clara is home to Che’s Mausoleum, a museum devoted to his memory. You can visit the mausoleum during your stay.
Day 2 – Santa Clara to Trinidad
When you arrive in Trinidad, you’ll meet your host family in your traditional Casa Particular. The casa will give you a real taste of local hospitality and a glimpse into Cuban life. Not only this, but you’ll meet some great characters and make some great friends along the way. You’ll be given your own door key and a private bathroom, so you’ll be set up and ready to explore.
Days 3-4 – Trinidad bici-taxi tour & departure
On day 3, you’ll take a bici-taxi tour of the city with a local guide. As you rattle along the cobblestones, they’ll give you the inside scoop on Trinidad’s colonial past, filled with sugar barons and tobacco dons. He’ll also tell you about the health system, the currency and the general way of life in Cuba. At the end, you’ll stop for some freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, called Guarapo, before heading back to the casa.
Spend your time in Trinidad stumbling upon secret bars, ambling through shady plazas and wandering past pastel-coloured houses on hidden cobbled streets. If you’re eager to explore further afield, head to the Topes des Collante nature reserve, hidden away in the Escambray Mountains. Here, you can take scenic hikes into the tropical forest, ending up at the sparkling El Rocio waterfall.
The next day you’ll journey onwards to your next destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Local workshop in Trinidad
Cuba, the Cuban Way - In Style accommodation
If you’re looking for a unique experience during your stay in Trinidad and Santa Clara, consider our In Style options. Our In Style options are a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! In Santa Clara, we’ve selected a few stylish casas that stand out for their brighter, more spacious rooms and refined interiors. The casa in Trinidad has a particularly polished finish, offering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Many casas also feature a bar or a terrace with lounge seating, while queen-size beds and bathrooms with mosaic tiles or marble sinks are common.If you’re interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodations for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.
