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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Quiet Power of Playa Girón

from Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales · host Yenisel Morales

Yenisel spends a full day exploring the quiet corners of Playa Girón — from the empty beaches at Playa Los Cocos to the cool depths of Caleta Buena — and reflects on the real cost of a day in the Zapata Swamp, the weight of history, and the slow work of building a life in Cuba. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cuba: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cuba guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba. Places in this episode: Hostal Miguel Y Odalys Playa Giron Cuba, Playa Los Cocos, Café del Sur, Cueva de los Peces, Caleta Buena, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Casa Lidia y Julito en Playa Girón, Playa Larga. Covered: Quiet beaches and village rhythm, Cenote and natural pool swimming, Two-tiered economy and cost of living, Zapata Swamp natural history, Residency paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 Hostal Miguel Y Odalys Playa Giron Cuba02:06 Cueva de los Peces03:31 Caleta Buena05:23 Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar06:26 Casa Lidia y Julito en Playa Girón07:34 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CubaTravel #PlayaGiron #ZapataSwamp #BayOfPigs #CubaHistory #CenoteSwimming #CaletaBuena #CubanNature #BirdwatchingCuba #CubaOffTheBeatenPath #TravelCuba #CubaLiving #CaribbeanTravel #SnorkelingCuba #CubanFood #SummerInCuba #MatanzasCuba #CubaEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cuba/

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