H O S P E D A J E Villa Rio-Mar
Casa Particular Registrada
Playa La Boca
Trinidad – Cuba
Comfortable lodging by the Sea
• Hospedaje Villa Rio-Mar is a registered Bed and Breakfast in Playa La Boca,
Cuba.
• It is in an excellent location near Trinidad, beside the sea and the Escambray
Mountain range.
• There is a patio with beautiful views of the Caribbean and the Escambray
Mountain range.
•Two rooms each with private bath/space for 2 adults and 1 child in each room.
• Rooms are clean and pleasant with fans and air conditioning.
• Bathrooms have a toilet, bathtub and shower.
• Hot water
• Safe and secure lodging
• Privacy in an at-home atmosphere
• Optional breakfasts and home cooked meals
• English is spoken at Villa Rio-Mar
Contact Us
Hospedaje Villa Rio-Mar
San Jose No. 65 entre Rio y Real
Playa La Boca
Trinidad, S.S.
Telephone : (41) 99 3108
Cell: (53) 52770912 - voice message or text
Rates
- Our rates correspond with the region‟s average:
• $ 25 CUC / 1 room /per night
• $ 8 CUC/ supper (optional)
• $ 3 CUC/ breakfast (optional)
Authentic Cuban Home
This lodging by the sea is located in the small town of Playa La Boca 4 kilometers
from the city of Trinidad (Sancti Spiritus). The sea and the beach are only 20
meters from Villa Rio-Mar. Villa Rio-Mar‟s location combined with the
enchantment and the tranquility of Playa La Boca, the many attractions of the
city of Trinidad, (museums, music, dances, restaurants, artisan market, etc.) and
of the famous Ancón Beach make it a perfect home base for your stay in Cuba.
Lodging is a typical house of the region with a patio and garden with a palm and
fruit trees. Villa Rio-Mar offers lodging to families, couples, and tourists. The
rooms have fans and air conditioning and the bathroom has a toilet and shower
with hot water.
Meals Optional
Dinner and breakfast are served in the local style and their quality exceeds many
of the local restaurants.
Transportation
Public transport between Playa La Boca and Trinidad is flexible. There is a bus
service between Trinidad and Playa La Boca. The use of a taxi is recommended as
two or more people can travel to and from Trinidad in a comfortable and
economic fashion. At your request a taxi can be arranged for excursions to
Trinidad, etc.
Playa la Boca - Trinidad (Sancti Spiritus)
Playa La Boca is a small village that borders the ocean and is located the mouth of
the Guaurabo River. It offers charming and tranquil surroundings. Be sure to ask
your hosts for directions to the home art gallery/studio of Carlos Cesar and
Marlene Piedra to view their beautiful and original artwork that they have for
sale.
Trinidad
Trinidad was founded on 1514 and is one of the colonial cities that has managed
to maintain their authentic character, and was classified as world-wide cultural
inheritance in 1988 by UNESCO. Suggested sites to visit during a visit to Trinidad
are:
• Museo Romántico
• Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad
• Museo Histórico municipal
• Museo Arqueológico
• Museo de la lucha contra bandidos
• Grotto la Cueva Maravillosa: 'the Wonderful Cave' has an archaeological
museum.
• Casa de la Trova: Café with live Cuban music.
• Casa de la Musica: Live music and „espectáculos Salsa‟.
• Traditional Market (in front of Casa de la Trova)
In the Area of Trinidad and Playa La Boca
• Valle de los ingenios (7 km from Trinidad) is also a worldwide inheritance
proclaimed by UNESCO and has a unique landscape. In this valley there are also
the ruins of the talents of azucar, old houses of slaves and an ancient 44 meter
tower. There is a steam railroad that leaves Trinidad towards the Valley of the
Talents. It is a very charming excursion that passes through the Escambray
Mountain range.
• Playa Ancon (12 km from Trinidad) a beautiful beach with first class tourist
accommodations.
•Topes de Collantes (20 km from Trinidad) is a small village in the Mountain
range of the Escambray, and is known for its waterfall, caves and famous
National Park. It is accessable by taxi.
Links
Tourist information for Cuba:
• Lonely Planet - Traveler‟s guide book
• Particuba - Casas particulares of Cuba
• Cubaweb - Official site for Cuba
• Casa Particular - Directory of “casas particulares” of Cuba
• Intercontinental Travel Bureau - Trinidad travel information
Transporte:
• Cubana - Cuban airline
• Viazul - Intermunicipal buses
Weather:
• AIN
April 2010
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Photos by: Lynda Goddard, Eric Petersen, Paul Mehrabian, and Gordon Ratcliffe