The Basics We flew direct from Medellín on Viva Colombia. Round trip flight were about $200,000 COP each. If you haven't flown it before, this airline is the Spirit airlines of Colombia, meaning they will charge for every. thing. We did our research and planned to bring one small bag each to avoid a carry-on … Continue reading Cartagena on a Budget
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Two Days in Cienfuegos, Cuba
The Basics We arrived to Cienfuegos on the Viazul bus coming from Playa Larga and heading onward to Trinidad. This route can fill up quickly during high season, so we purchased all our tickets at once (from Havana to Santiago de Cuba). We were able to walk from the bus station towards the town center and find a casa … Continue reading Two Days in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Playa Larga: Inside the Natural Beauty of Cuba
The Basics We arrived to Playa Larga using the Viazul route from Havana. This route continues on east towards Trinidad. There is not an actual bus stop at Playa Larga; the bus dropped us off on the main road. When we caught the bus out of here, we stood at the same spot and hoped … Continue reading Playa Larga: Inside the Natural Beauty of Cuba
Travel in Trinidad, Cuba
The Basics We arrived on the bus that runs from Havana through Playa Giron, Cienfuegos and on to Trinidad. Tickets were $26 CUC from Havana to Trinidad. Book early as buses fill up quick! We had to postpone our journey by one day even when we tried to book two days in advance. Taxi collectivos … Continue reading Travel in Trinidad, Cuba
Havana, Cuba: First Time Traveler
The Basics From Medellin to Havana, we took COPA airlines through Panama City. At the time we bought them (Oct 2016), they were about $450 USD round/trip. Check ahead of time for fare deals, and my solid rule is to always book flights mid-week for lower fares. A Colombian recommended the site Wingo for highly discounted flights as … Continue reading Havana, Cuba: First Time Traveler