Must-see shopping in Sancti Spíritus Province

  • Arts & Crafts Market

    Trinidad

    This open-air market in front of the Casa de la Trova is the place to buy souvenirs, especially textiles and crochet work. Avoid buying black coral or…

  • Casa del Alfarero

    Trinidad

    Trinidad is known for its pottery. In this large factory, teams of workers make trademark Trinidad ceramics from local clay using a traditional potter's…

  • Casa del Habano

    Trinidad

    Dodge the street hustlers and satisfy your alcoholic (rum) and tobacco vices here.

  • Galería La Paulet

    Trinidad

    Interesting selection of probing, mainly abstract art by local artists.

  • La Perla

    Sancti Spíritus

    Three levels of austerity-busting shopping behind a beautifully restored magnolia colonial edifice on Parque Serafín Sánchez.

  • Tienda Amelia Peláez

    Trinidad

    Just down from Plaza Mayor, this government store has a good selection of Cuban handicrafts and regular souvenirs.

  • Librería Julio Antonio Mella

    Sancti Spíritus

    Revolutionary (mainly in Spanish) reading material for erudite travelers in a store opposite the post office.

  • La Colonia

    Sancti Spíritus

    Mini department store housed in one of the city's finest colonial buildings.