"A jewel!!" Trinidad by maryamy

Trinidad Travel Guide: 229 reviews and 671 photos

This colonial town does not have peeling paint like Havana does, although the houses are less grand.
It is a wonderful place with Playa Anca only a short ride (20 min) away. (My first experience of the Carribean Sea.)
The beach is wonderful, quiet and clean. You can see the fish in the water, just look!
Seemingly the beach is discovered only by French and Italians, and has only one small hotel on it.
I did not see as many husslers or tourist-milkers. The music venues were fantastic, and I just loved walking on the cobblestones and looking at the interesting old buildings.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quaint and gorgeous
Cons:The scent of poverty
In a nutshell:A must visit

Last visit to Trinidad: Nov 2001
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2004
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Reviews (9)

Plaza Major Things to Do (6)

You should take a walk to here, it's the pretty centre of town. There is another major square, but this one is where the... more travel advice

Visit the Ruinas Sangatre Things to Do (6)

It is the ruin of an old church, and is now a music venue with a bar. If you are early (i.e. afternoon time) you can see... more travel advice

Watch out for the craft fair Off The Beaten Path (2)

You can find wonderful hand made artefacts, new and old. Plus there are old books and journals to be found if that... more travel advice

Watch the sun set on the hill Off The Beaten Path (2)

Walk up north of the town and watch the sun set over the sea. It is beautiful. (Will add a pic soon) more travel advice

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agarcia Jul 28, 2004 at 1:37 AM

I need my own dose of Caribbean waters...urgently! ;-)
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evona Apr 24, 2004 at 11:04 AM

The water is so clean and wanderful!!! Happy birthday to you!!! :)
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d_d Aug 27, 2003 at 4:14 AM

Great pics!
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MURRA Aug 11, 2003 at 12:32 PM

ONE THING IS CLEAR ,the water
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chancay Jul 28, 2003 at 7:44 AM

Beautiful page, Great the photo of you dancing!
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piccolina Jul 22, 2003 at 8:13 AM

We are planning for december.....looking your pics, i wish to be there....now!
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Alain_Smeets Jul 2, 2003 at 3:28 AM

Great pictures and tips, did you also go by bike to Playa Ancon?
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tak_pap Jun 17, 2003 at 9:30 AM

great site !
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manuelEB Jun 17, 2003 at 2:23 AM

Do not forget the old persina saying: The Caribbean Sea, the Mother Sea of all seas!!! (-;