When to go to Trinidad and the Escambray Mountains

December - May

The weather during high season is often sunny, dry and not overly humid. Hike to cascading woodland waterfalls in the Topes de Collantes protected land high up in the mountains, or explore the beauty of colonial Trinidad by foot. The second week of Jan features live music, dancing and exhibitions as part of the Semana de la Cultura, while the processions that mark Semana Santa are some of the only religious celebrations in the country.

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June, July, August, September, October and November

This is the wet season, with increased rainfall and the chance of hurricanes between Aug and Nov. In June there are exuberant carnival celebrations, with lively parades, glittery costumes and dancing to contagious drumming rhythms in the streets.

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