 Located
at the center of the island, the province of Sancti
Spíritus has the privilege of being the only
territory of the Cuban archipelago where two of the
first seven villas were founded at the beginning of
the XVI century by the Spanish discoverer, Diego Velázquez:
Espíritu Santo and Santísima Trinidad.
Both of them were born in 1514, and one of the 14 provinces
of the political and administrative division of the
Republic of Cuba was named after Espíritu Santo.
It is a region with a clayish and fertile soil, whose
15% is covered by one of the most important mountainous
regions of the country, Sierra del Escambray which,
among other attributes, treasures peaceful Caribbean
beaches all along the coasts of the Península
of Ancón.
The capital city, Sancti Spíritus, was invariably
settled on the margins of a river, and it preserves
in its historic center buildings that show a divers
variety of styles which have notably enriched for centuries
the unruly distribution of its urban area. Among the
most outstanding constructions we can find the Iglesia
Parroquial Mayor, Teatro Principal and the bridge over
Yayabo River itself.
Nevertheless, Trinidad –fairly considered a museum
city– is one of the cities in the American Continent
with the most complete and better preserved colonial
architecture areas, considered by UNESCO in 1988 and
declared World Heritage. Nowadays, 26% of its urban
area has great historical values. Its streets and buildings
maintain intact the magic of the previous centuries.
Even today the houses in Trinidad keep all the characteristics
of the colonial period, the first houses built with
adobe in the villa are still maintained, it was a mixture
of clay with vegetable fibers and a studwork of tree
branches.
As a sample of the XIX century there are several properties:
the Iznagas´, the Church of the Holy Trinity,
The ´Guamuhaya´ Archaeology Museum, The
Brunet Palace, The Cantero Palace, among others.
The Manaca Iznaga Tower is really special; it was built
by rich landholders of that time who wished to conquer
the love of a lady, and decided to build a construction
which would determine the chosen one according to the
length in meters. This tower used to be the place from
where they watched the entire Valle de los Ingenios
(Valley of the Sugar Cane Mills), place where there
were more than 44 sugar mills. For all that, this valley
has been declared World Heritage, which constitutes
province of Sancti Spíritus.
POSSIBLE HOTELS
 Hotel
Trinidad del Mar:***** Great place to combine
the attractions of a historical city hotel with the
pleasure of a premium beach. The agreeable climate on
Cuba's southern shore, recently built retro- architecture
from the Spanish occupation and wide variety of services
make the Trinidad del Mar hotel one of the best in the
area. This hotel has 241 rooms with two for the physically
challenged. Rooms have a view of the pool, ocean and
Ancón peninsula. The general facilities include
air conditioning, private bath, radio, satellite TV,
rRoom safes. International buffet of fresh well-prepared
food. A la Carte Restaurant with agreeable environment
near the sea with traditional Cuban food. Fine for lunch
and dinners. Also, in tjis hotel you will have the possibilities
to enjoy of the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, beach chairs
and towels, diving instructions, tennis courts and equipment,
game room, gymnasium, sauna, karaoke, water bicycles,
kayaks, snorkeling and catamaran.
Costa Sur Hotel:*** Located on Ancón
Beach a few kilometers from Trinidad, it has 111 rooms
in the hotel and 20 rooms in bungalows, all with air
conditioning, private bath, radio, telephone, and minibar.
Two restaurants, four bars, nighttime entertainment,
swimming pool, medical services, shop, safe deposit
box, currency exchange, tourist information bureau,
hard court tennis, water sports, parking, car and motorcycle
rental, and taxis.
Las Cuevas Hotel:** Located in Trinidad’s
historical center, this hotel has rooms with private
bath, telephone, and radio. Restaurant, three bars,
nighttime entertainment, swimming pool, shop, currency
exchange, parking, car and motorcycle rental, taxis,
medical services, and tourist information bureau.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE HOTELS PLEASE
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