On the second day of our trip to Trinidad, we headed to the neighboring Valle de los Ingenios, a renowned location in Cuba for its sugar cane plantations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Valle de los Ingenios translates to English as the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Valle de los Ingenios is actually a group of 3 connected valleys (San Luis, Meyer, and Santa Rosa) and, at its peak of production,…
Trinidad is one of those places that everyone should include in their itinerary for a visit to Cuba. Like us, travellers flock to this 500-year-old town in central Cuba, considered to be one of the most well-preserved colonial towns in the Caribbean, due to its historical centre and colourful architecture. Colour is everywhere in Trinidad. An array of vibrant colours is used throughout the town to paint its many houses and…
Are you looking to stay local and experience the authentic Cuba? Then casas particulares are definitely worth checking out. Throughout our trip, casas particulares were our lodging of choice and something we highly recommend for those looking to travel independently in Cuba. Let us tell you all about casas particulares, what they are, how to find and book one, costs, recommendations and other tips! What is a casa particular Casa particular translates directly…
Do you want to travel independently in Cuba? There’s nothing better than a road trip and that’s exactly what we did! Driving in Cuba gives you maximum flexibility both in schedule and destinations you are able to reach. And trust us when we say this is the best way to experience this highly sought-after Caribbean Island. Get ready for an adventure! Before our trip, we searched the depths of the…
Planning to go off the beaten path in Cuba and explore the wilderness of the country? Welcome to Península de Zapata, one of the least populated regions of Cuba and probably the finest for wildlife and nature lovers alike. Most of the Península de Zapata is protected and part of Ciénaga de Zapata, a nature reserve (also known as Gran Parque Natural Montemar). Its vast swamps and forests create the perfect habitat…
