6 Amazing Tours In Trinidad Cuba In 2023!

Have you heard about Trinidad in Cuba? A small coastal city on the southern shores of Cuba, protected by UNESCO? In addition to visiting the historic center of the city, there are several top-rated tours in Trinidad Cuba you probably should check out to get the full experience.

I love visiting Trinidad, and was just there in February 2023, always discovering new details and quirky places!

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Top Rated Tours In Trinidad Cuba

There are a variety of things to do in and around Trinidad, Cuba, from lounging at Ancon Beach, having strong Cuban coffee in the historic city center, to visiting the Valley of the Sugar mills a few miles outside the city where there are remnants of the sugar productions from centuries ago.

Some of these things you can easily do by yourself (or get a taxi), but there are some top-rated organized tours in Trinidad as well that you might want to check out!

And the best part is that several of them are free! (Well, free in the sense that you get to tip your guide at the end of the tour, with a sum that you feel he or she deserves for the effort!).

1. Topes De Collantes Tour

On this tour to Topes de Collantes, you will visit a vast protected reserve of Cuba, to experience the beauty of the rich rainforest. You’ll find numerous stunning details like lofty waterfalls, grottoes, natural pools of clear water, and diverse plant and animal life.

The first stop on the tour is at El Mirador, a viewpoint 1,640 feet above sea level that offers breathtaking views of Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the sugar mills), Trinidad City, and the Caribbean Sea.

Then you will travel through Topes de Collantes, one of Cuba’s largest protected reserves while learning about the area’s history. You will visit the community of Topes de Collantes and a coffee plantation where they grow three varieties: arabica, robusta, and Liberian.

Next, you will head for Vegas Grande, for a moderate hike to get to know the plants and animals of the region ending up at a beautiful waterfall where you can relax and take a refreshing swim.

At last, you will enjoy a delicious lunch filled with typical Cuban dishes in a local restaurant before you head back to Trinidad.

2. Horseriding In Parque El Cubano National Park

Although this horseriding tour is rated at 8.3 average, I choose to include this tour as I did it myself a few years ago – and I really enjoyed it! So I want you to have the opportunity to check it out, read the reviews for yourself, and then decide.

In the morning, a bus will pick you up for this tour and take you to meet your horse at the tour starting point.

After preparing your horse and yourself, you will ride into Parque El Cubano where you can enjoy the beautiful plants and wildlife native to Cuba while slowly pacing through the park.

You may even see some of Cuba’s important bird species, such as the Cuban emerald, hummingbird, and the national bird, the Cuban trogon.

You’ll have a long break of approximately 90 minutes at a picturesque waterfall for chilling and swimming in the natural pool, and then head for lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the price) before your horse will take you safely back to the starting point.

3. Free Tour Of La Vigia Hill At Sunset

Loma La Vigia, or Vigia Hill is a small hill outside of Trinidad with a spectacular view over the city and the sea which turns magic at sunset!

You will meet up at the main square in Trinidad, and start walking through the city first and then slowly head out of town and up Vigia Hill as the sun gets lower.

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The guide will tell you lots of interesting history of Trinidad and the region, including the pirate history, the sugar aristocracy, and the rise and fall of Trinidad both on your way up and back down again in the dusk!

4. Trinidad Free Walking Tour

Trinidad has a unique and incredible history, even in Cuban terms. You will start the walking tour of Trinidad’s cobbled streets by visiting San Francisco de Paula Church, a historic place of worship.

Then we’ll move on to see the Brunet Theatre ruins, Casa de Cultura, Plaza Mayor, and the Amelia Pelaez art gallery. Later, we’ll take a break to taste la canchara, the region’s most famous drink.

Once you’ve refilled, the next destination on the tour is San Francisco de Asís Church. This church was constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries and is notable for its iconic yellow tower that has become a landmark of Trinidad.

Finally, the tour ends at Plaza de Santa Ana Square, where you’ll have the chance to see the remains of an old colonial-era prison.

5. Free Pub Crawl In Trinidad

Join us for a night tour and pub crawl around Trinidad, where we will visit the most traditional bars and taverns in one of Cuba’s most captivating and entertaining cities.

The meeting point is at the Iberostar Heritage Grand Trinidad Hotel in Carillo Square.

From there, we will visit the old Royal Prison and then head to the Santa Ana factory, which is a famous brewery where you will learn about the entire production process.

Next, you can visit Las Ruinas de Segarte and Casa de la Trova, as well as Palenque de Los Congos Reales, which is a known spot for the best Afro-Cuban music!

Right next door is Casa de la Música, where you can continue dancing to the Caribbean drums before concluding your night at La Canchánchara.

6. Old Trinidad Free Tour

Starting at Jigüe Square in the historic center, you will learn about Trinidad’s rich history on this tour by taking a walk down Desengaño Street.

This steep street will take you to some of Trinidad’s most traditional neighborhoods, like La Popa, Loma de Los Chivos, La Chanzoneta, and Mano del Negro.

These places are seldom visited by tourists, but they are in the heart of the city and have a rich history.

During your walk, you will also see several iconic monuments, such as the old Santa Ana Church, which only has the doorway remaining.

Wrap-Up Top-Rated Trinidad Cuba Tours

Trinidad Cuba was once the wealthiest town in Cuba centuries ago when Cuba ruled the sugar trade in the New World under Spanish colonial rule until the island was priced out of the competition – and fell off the golden sugar wagon.

When that happened, the city was left behind in the development that happened in other places, and that is the reason the historic center of Trinidad today is like a snapshot of what a Cuban colonial town looked like back in the day!

Regardless of what you decide to spend your time doing in Trinidad, there will be lots of impressions and details and history and architecture and whatnot, that will stay with you when you leave!

I hope this little overview has given you some idea of what organized activities there are, and if you want to read more about Trinidad you can check out this wider overview of things to do.

Also, if you stay for a few days, make sure you choose a great top-rated casa particular for your Trinidad experience!

Happy Travel Planning!

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