Things to do & places to visit in Sancti Spiritus Province, Cuba

Sancti Spiritus Province #3 destination in Cuba 2023. The average rating score is 4.24 based on 14.4k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Havana, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 17:40.

Top things to do (15)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 YuditVidalFaife (123 reviews)
- Yudit's lovely gallery
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries

Welcome to Cuban Art Studio, an amazing Art Gallery in Trinidad!!! You can enjoy and buy one of the best art in the center south part of Cuba. Yudit Vidal Faife is the principal artist and studied in the Cuban Fine Arts University . She has represent her country in many nacional and international events around the world. Descoverit by yourself!!! See more..
5.0 Galerie D'Art Calleyro (26 reviews)
- You have to see it !
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

An incredible gallery with an amazing personn : Raul is very nice, very interesting passionated and passionating ! In the middle of the city (2min from Plaza Mayor), you do not have a reason to avoid it See more..
5.0 Lazaro Niebla Gallery (12 reviews)
- Old Wood, Old Faces - Stunning sculptures by Lazaro Niebla
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

We were on a Road Scholar trip of Cuba and were taken to see the amazing wood sculptures of a local artist in Trinidad. Lazaro Niebla's work blew me away. He takes photos of local farmers and neighbors and sculpts their image into old wooden doors. He explained he was in art school in Trinidad during the 90's when the USSR collapse sent Cuba into very difficult financial times. There were no art supplies so Lazaro continued his art by using old doors from crumbling houses as his canvas. The result is stunning! A must see if you're going to Trinidad, which is colorful cobblestone town with beautiful colonial architecture. See more..
5.0 YuditVidalFaife (123 reviews)
- Yudit's lovely gallery
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries

Welcome to Cuban Art Studio, an amazing Art Gallery in Trinidad!!! You can enjoy and buy one of the best art in the center south part of Cuba. Yudit Vidal Faife is the principal artist and studied in the Cuban Fine Arts University . She has represent her country in many nacional and international events around the world. Descoverit by yourself!!! See more..
4.5 Plaza Mayor (2.919 reviews)
- UNESCO World Heritage
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The little plaza and the streets around the square are a little gem and a must to visit in Cuba. The 16th century houses give a very good impression what the city must have looked like in the slave era. The majestic houses were build by plantation owners whose wealth was extracted from slave labour. The streets are still made with the original cobblestones. The facades could do with a lick of paint, but that makes it a bit more authentic. Have a walk around and have drink in one of the bars See more..
4.5 Trinidad de Cuba (910 reviews)
- Small but beautiful
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Havana seemed like a time-warp with it's art deco and vintage cars, but this place is probably even more of one. As soon as you arrive you feel transported to the colonial era. Yes, it has countless souvenir shops, but in the original buildings so the look of the town is not spoiled in any way. It's a photographer's delight for sure. Note :- our guide informed us that most souvenirs from Cuba are made in Trinidad so to buy here as things are cheaper, however, I found Havana to have the better selection of quality gifts and am glad I didn't hold off purchasing there. What Trinidad does have though are people selling homemade things from their front porch and you can get some lovely, unique items that help the local people. See more..
4.5 Salto del Caburní (714 reviews)
- Highlight of the trio
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

If you are of good fitness hike or horseback ride to as many of the waterfalls you can. Cascade waterfall is a steep hike so budgetvlots of time and take water. Rent a Jeep and driver so your trip there is pleasant See more..
4.5 Topes de Collantes (492 reviews)
- Nice mountain walk topped with swimming under waterfall
Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We used Sr. Miguel who is local to Trinidad to guide us for this tour (he also runs a Casa Particlares - Hostel Mi Osi if you want somewhere to live in central Trinidad). [email protected] +53 58 071644 and we can highly recommend him. Vegas Grande Waterfall We started 9 am from Trinidad and where back at 4 pm and visited some different hillside places including a stop for local coffee. The really nice part was with the nature trail back and fort to the Vegas Grande Waterfall where you can also have a refrehsing bath. It was partly a rough climb so you need to be somewhat fit. See more..
4.5 Parque el Cubano (398 reviews)
- Beautiful nature walk
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Waterfalls

It's about $10 to get into the park, but you need a taxi or ride to get from the city. Nice walking trails with interesting scenery and a little ‘cave’ to walk through at the beginning (do bring a flashlight or turn on your phone as it can get slippery and you need to walk where you are walking). The trip down to the waterfall is extremely steep and you need to watch every step you take. Do wear sturdy shoes – no flip-flops. It is difficult – so go slow up and down. At the falls, it is very rocky and slippery. The water was freezing (to me), so I barely got up to my knees, but some people did go swimming. Surprisingly, there is actually a lifeguard on duty. The waterfall is nice – but not exactly spectacular. Lots of horse droppings along the trails, so watch where you walk. There was a small farm at the beginning where we could purchase coffee for $1. The entire trip will take most of the day. See more..
4.5 Church of the Holy Trinity (344 reviews)
- Large, imposing altar
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Situated just off of the famed Plaza Mayor is The Holy Trinity Church. It was constructed between 1817 and 1892 on the site of a previous church that dated all the way back to the 17th century. Interior of the church is in the Victorian and Gothic styles with a large, imposing altar that is beautifully decorated. See more..
4.5 Convento de San Francisco de Asis (284 reviews)
- Climb the Bell Tower!
Religious Sites

I was glad to have climbed the bell tower. It view was beautiful and breathtaking. This was a former convent, however, currently it is turned into a Museum for the Revolution. Personally, after visiting the Revolution Museum in Havana, I was definitely revolutioned-out, however, climbing to the top of the Bell Tower was exciting, each floor was staged, which provided the best views of the town. See more..
4.5 Ruinas de Ingenio San Isidro de los Destiladeros (199 reviews)
- Unexpected Gem
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Best tour guide ever! His English was outstanding and his passion was delightful. He shared the history unapologetically helping us imagine the experience of the slaves at that time. Interesting how the site had been pilfered of everything usable but great that the government plans to restore it and build a fuller experience for visitors. He was so proud of what they had to share and obviously cared about our enjoyment. Definitely worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos (77 reviews)
- Isabelle (France)
Speciality Museums

We visited the museum of the Struggle Against Bandits, which is located close to Plaza Mayor. We made a guided tour in this interesting museum in an old couvent; in the exhibition, there are simply and clear displays regarding Cuba history. We climbep to the top of the tower, allowing us to have wonderful panoramic viewpoints on Trinidad and on the surroundings! See more..
4.5 Vegas Grande Waterfall (63 reviews)
- Beautiful
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Waterfalls

Well worth the 2 hour hike. I recommended going with Gaviota tours. They took great care of you..... See more..
4.5 Playa Maria Aguilar (58 reviews)
- Beatiful sealife
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

The beach is more natural and not turistic. If you like snorkelling it is place to go. I took a snorkelling tour with a local guide and it was definitely worth of it. There are many live corals, various fish and dunes under the water. Also local people at the bar were nice. Apart from us, there were just few other tourists. You may want to take a repellent with you. Moscitos were unbearable after the short rain. See more..
4.5 Embalse Hanabanilla (46 reviews)
- Fresh Water beauty
Bodies of Water

We loved the fresh water reservoir/lake and visiting the waterfall. The hotel is large and seems underused. The food was a la carte (rooms very inexpensive and I think included a breakfast restaurant style) - very reasonably priced. Seems to be popular with bicyclists on their way through and fishermen. Boats are available to take you out and a group can book a tour to the waterfall, and to the restaurant out on the lake - we had nice food there and took the hike to a peak behind the restaurant for a beautiful view. For all the quiet and beauty, I cannot understand why the music must be blasted at the pool. This is heard in the rooms also, making napping impossible. We are mostly vegetarian, but made our way with the fish, eggs and yummy fried plantain and other roots - yucca etc Very quiet - few guests in Feb last year. We did meet some cyclists who had come down from Topes de Collantes (which we also did) See more..
4.5 Cerro de la Vigia (20 reviews)
- Panaramic Views
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's about a 25min walk to the radio tower from town. Once there you will be ushered inside by the worker and you can for a small fee look from the top of his hut out across the valley. There's a great view of the mountains, beeches, plantations and streams from here. See more..
4.5 Trinidad de Cuba (910 reviews)
- Small but beautiful
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Havana seemed like a time-warp with it's art deco and vintage cars, but this place is probably even more of one. As soon as you arrive you feel transported to the colonial era. Yes, it has countless souvenir shops, but in the original buildings so the look of the town is not spoiled in any way. It's a photographer's delight for sure. Note :- our guide informed us that most souvenirs from Cuba are made in Trinidad so to buy here as things are cheaper, however, I found Havana to have the better selection of quality gifts and am glad I didn't hold off purchasing there. What Trinidad does have though are people selling homemade things from their front porch and you can get some lovely, unique items that help the local people. See more..
4.5 Salto del Caburní (714 reviews)
- Highlight of the trio
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

If you are of good fitness hike or horseback ride to as many of the waterfalls you can. Cascade waterfall is a steep hike so budgetvlots of time and take water. Rent a Jeep and driver so your trip there is pleasant See more..
4.5 Topes de Collantes (492 reviews)
- Nice mountain walk topped with swimming under waterfall
Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We used Sr. Miguel who is local to Trinidad to guide us for this tour (he also runs a Casa Particlares - Hostel Mi Osi if you want somewhere to live in central Trinidad). [email protected] +53 58 071644 and we can highly recommend him. Vegas Grande Waterfall We started 9 am from Trinidad and where back at 4 pm and visited some different hillside places including a stop for local coffee. The really nice part was with the nature trail back and fort to the Vegas Grande Waterfall where you can also have a refrehsing bath. It was partly a rough climb so you need to be somewhat fit. See more..
4.5 Parque el Cubano (398 reviews)
- Beautiful nature walk
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Waterfalls

It's about $10 to get into the park, but you need a taxi or ride to get from the city. Nice walking trails with interesting scenery and a little ‘cave’ to walk through at the beginning (do bring a flashlight or turn on your phone as it can get slippery and you need to walk where you are walking). The trip down to the waterfall is extremely steep and you need to watch every step you take. Do wear sturdy shoes – no flip-flops. It is difficult – so go slow up and down. At the falls, it is very rocky and slippery. The water was freezing (to me), so I barely got up to my knees, but some people did go swimming. Surprisingly, there is actually a lifeguard on duty. The waterfall is nice – but not exactly spectacular. Lots of horse droppings along the trails, so watch where you walk. There was a small farm at the beginning where we could purchase coffee for $1. The entire trip will take most of the day. See more..
4.5 Church of the Holy Trinity (344 reviews)
- Large, imposing altar
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Situated just off of the famed Plaza Mayor is The Holy Trinity Church. It was constructed between 1817 and 1892 on the site of a previous church that dated all the way back to the 17th century. Interior of the church is in the Victorian and Gothic styles with a large, imposing altar that is beautifully decorated. See more..
4.5 Convento de San Francisco de Asis (284 reviews)
- Climb the Bell Tower!
Religious Sites

I was glad to have climbed the bell tower. It view was beautiful and breathtaking. This was a former convent, however, currently it is turned into a Museum for the Revolution. Personally, after visiting the Revolution Museum in Havana, I was definitely revolutioned-out, however, climbing to the top of the Bell Tower was exciting, each floor was staged, which provided the best views of the town. See more..
4.5 Ruinas de Ingenio San Isidro de los Destiladeros (199 reviews)
- Unexpected Gem
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Best tour guide ever! His English was outstanding and his passion was delightful. He shared the history unapologetically helping us imagine the experience of the slaves at that time. Interesting how the site had been pilfered of everything usable but great that the government plans to restore it and build a fuller experience for visitors. He was so proud of what they had to share and obviously cared about our enjoyment. Definitely worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos (77 reviews)
- Isabelle (France)
Speciality Museums

We visited the museum of the Struggle Against Bandits, which is located close to Plaza Mayor. We made a guided tour in this interesting museum in an old couvent; in the exhibition, there are simply and clear displays regarding Cuba history. We climbep to the top of the tower, allowing us to have wonderful panoramic viewpoints on Trinidad and on the surroundings! See more..
4.0 Ancon Beach (3.797 reviews)
- Beautiful and lovely snorkelling
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

Gorgeous beach. We rented bikes via our casa in Trinidad for €10 a day and cycled along the quieter back road via La Boca. In terms of comparison with beaches on the north coast, the only one we visited on this trip was Cayo Jutias. Both were lovely, but for me Playa Ancon had the edge because a) the water was crystal clear, whereas at Cayo Jutias the powdery sand is so fine that even gentle waves turn the water to milky soup, b) Playa Ancon has lots of shade without mosquitoes, and c) at Playa Ancon the €15 catamaran ride out to the reef for an hour of snorkelling over colourful fish was a brilliant experience. See more..
4.0 Valle de los Ingenios (1.327 reviews)
- Once again finding out about history well for those who know everything!!!!
Historic Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Trinidad and the valley de los ingenios cuba, if you have time out to take this tour just do it, amazing photos, walk around share a laugh with the locals, see all the arts and crafts, visit the restaurants although the first restaurant we went to, was already chosen for us and didn't disappoint. The little shopping market, and side streets so full arts and crafts, but the best part of the tour was the history of this town, This was where the main sugar industry started, over 50 mills or more, the indigenous people of Cuba faded out by diseases brought in by foreigners its believed. It was also in the 1780's when slaves was bought and sold from Africa back in the day, since then you will find a very inter cultural mix of cubans, local tour guides will definitely clue you up on this part. See more..
4.0 Iznaga Tower (565 reviews)
- Historic tower
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Built by a 'sugar baron' the tower affords excellent views of the Ingenios Valley. Walking to the tower you have to negotiate the many sellers. There were also ladies doing crochet work. You need to take care ascending and descending and we only went to the second level which was high enough to get good views. See more..
4.0 Romance Museum (396 reviews)
- Beautiful and attractive museum
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

This place is beautiful historical home. This is an interesting and priceless place to experience the former colonial style of home furnishing. It mostly has works on display from 1830 to 1860, and shows rare objects such as a bed made of bronze and mother of pearl, a French wardrobe from 1852, a desk belonging to Maria Theresa of Austria and a glass display case from Meissen. It is also possible to see fine China porcelain and crystal belonging to some of the richest families from the Romantic period. We were extremely pleasantly surprised by the beauty and richness of the museum. See more..
4.0 Museo de Historia Municipal (351 reviews)
- FANTASTIC
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

This is an excellent well preserved building with fantastic interior decoration with lots of archways inside and in it's courtyard. Also if you do not afraid from height, you could step up the watch tower that enable you to see all of surrounding area of the town, rooftops and many more. I do recommend to go up there & look around. See more..