Category: Central Cuba – South

Guajimico: The Hidden Cove

Tucked halfway between Cienfuegos and Trinidad, Guajimico is a destination for those who want to disappear into nature. Its name means “The Place of Fish” in the language of the original inhabitants, and it remains a diver’s best-kept secret. It’s characterized by charming cabins set amid beautiful nature that is reminiscent of a European coast […]

Cienfuegos: The Pearl of the South

Cienfuegos is a modern city with French flair that contradicts the cobblestones of Trinidad, just an hour and half away by car. Founded by French settlers in 1819, this port city is characterized by its wide neo-classical boulevards and aristocratic elegance. The Vibe: Sophisticated, breezy, and orderly. Architectural Icon: The Palacio de Valle, a gothic-moroccan-mudejar […]

Trinidad: The Museum City

Walking into Trinidad is like stepping back into 1850. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this Spanish city was built on the wealth of the sugar trade, leaving behind a legacy of pastel-colored mansions and winding cobblestone streets. Here, you’ll find horse-drawn buggies and open air markets.  The Vibe: Vibrant, musical, and frozen in time, full […]