Trinidad - Palacio Cantero / Museo Historico Municipal

The Museo Historico Municipal in Trinidad is housed in the beautiful neo-Classical Palacio Cantero. This mansion, built in the early 1800s, belonged to the Borrel family and was later bought by Cantero, a German man whose name was actually Kanter. The Palacio Cantero with Italian marble floors and large open rooms, has an air of grandeur throughout. There is also a tower, which allows for great views of the surrounding area. The Museo Historico Municipal explores the history of Trinidad and the surrounding areas. On display are documents, maps, and exhibits on the Valle de los Ingenios, the industry of slave trading, and the wars of independence.