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.

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