Car Travel

Central Cuba's roads are generally in good repair. The four-lane Autopista Nacional connects Havana to Sancti Spíritus and the two-lane road continues east from there as an east–west route through which little traffic flows. Peripheral arteries head south to Cienfuegos and north from Ciego de Ávila to Cayos Coco and Guillermo, and from Camagüey to Santa Lucía. The old road loops south from the highway to Sancti Spíritus at Cabaiguan, continuing east toward Ciego de Ávila; another good road heads southwest from Sancti Spíritus to Trinidad. Cienfuegos and Trinidad are connected via Topes de Collantes by a rough mountain road and a smoother, more direct coastal route.

Driving within Central Cuba's towns can be confusing. There are many one-way streets, and intersections aren't always well marked. If you have any doubts about where you're going, just ask someone; people are happy to help strangers. Traffic is invariably light—mostly bicycles and horse-drawn taxis—and parking spaces are abundant and free.

Local Agencies

Transtur. 3227–1015; 3330–1175; 4355–1600; 4132–8533; 4220–4100; 4199--6454; www.transtur.cu.