Day 10: Friday, February 7 – Activities in Trinidad
0830 – Rendezvous to depart on this morning’s walk
Trinidad was probably our favorite place to explore in Cuba when planning this adventure. Today is set aside to experience the town in a number of ways. We start with a guided walk, enjoying several stops along the way and delving deeper into the 500-year-old story of Trinidad.
1200 – Finish walk – Free time for lunch and exploring
After a late morning finish, the balance of the day is free. We strongly encourage travelers to allow time for unscripted strolling: musicians play spontaneously in many corners of the old town; shops and markets offer a plethora of colorful distractions; quiet corners to sip a coffee and people watch abound.
To give more structure to your afternoon and evening, the following options are also available:
[These choices were mutually exclusive.]
Salsa Cubano, also known as Casino to distinguish it from other salsa styles, has been an integral part of the daily Cuban social scene and culture since the 1950s. Today is your chance to join us for a fun instructor-led lesson – come feel the rhythm of the music as you learn the steps and experience the joy and spontaneity of this vibrant form of dance.
Enjoy a walk through charmingly Cuban neighborhoods as we make our way to a local pottery shop run by five generations of Trinidad potters. Here we learn about the craft and tradition of forging clay from skilled artisans.
Join us for the Cubano National Park Walk, as we stroll along a lovely forest stream and keep our eyes open for colorful bird sightings. Our trail ends at an enchanting waterfall-fed cavern with the opportunity to take a quick dip, swimming right under the waterfall.
Ancon Beach – Enjoy some hang-loose time on the white sands of one of Cuba’s stunning Caribbean beaches! Just a 10-minute drive from Trinidad, it’s the perfect place for an afternoon of swimming, lounging and relaxation.
Dinner is on your own this evening. Choose from a nice selection of quality restaurants but beware that Trinidad is a popular stop for foreign visitors and there can be lines at the more popular eateries.
There were several options for the afternoon: Salsa lesson, walk to a neighborhood pottery shop, a walk through Cubano National Park to a waterfall cavern, or head to the beach some 20km out of town.
Museum of Architecture
Back onto the streets of Trinidad
La Canchánchara is a famous drink, and we all had one in the little clay glasses
The Bodega is the government store where Cubans use their ration cards to try and get staples, like bread, rice and milk
Back to old Trinidad, walking toward newer stuff without cobblestone streets
A salsa dancing demonstration, followed by pizza and chocolate shake for lunch
Rest after lunch, thought I would take photos of the Cuban Convertible Peso bills
At 5pm we headed out to walk to the pottery factory
