Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales

On a stormy day in Trinidad, Yenisel finds shelter in the rhythms of the old town, from the artisans of Calle Cristo to the music of La Escalinata, while wrestling with the practicalities of long-term living. With her residency paperwork resolved, she looks ahead to the cooler mountains of Viñales and the cost of this life in Cuban pesos.

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Episode 30 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Plazuela del Jigüe, Palacio Brunet, Bar Garaje Trinidad.

Covered: Trinidad calm day and rain, Crafts and artisan economy, Live music and son cubano, Residency paperwork progress, Cost of living and prices, Travel logistics to Viñales.

Chapters:
00:00 Plazuela del Jigüe
00:59 Casa de la Música
02:26 Palacio Brunet
03:48 La Escalinata
05:16 Night street after rain
06:34 Calle Cristo
07:55 Quiet room interior

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaLiving #CubanResidency #CubanCulture #SonCubano #Viñales #EscambrayMountains #CubanCrafts #CubanHistory #RainyDayCuba #TravelCuba #LiveInCuba #CubanPeso #TrinidadOldTown #CasaParticular #CubanMusic #ResilientCuba

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In this episode, I dive into Trinidad's artisan scene, from pottery on Calle Cristo to the UNESCO Creative City title, and the gap between the honor and everyday economic reality. I also get my residency paperwork notarised with the help of my host, and start packing for Viñales.

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Episode 29 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Casa Brisas de Alameda, Calle Cristo, Plaza Mayor, Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad, Cafe Don Pepe, Oficina de Extranjería, Rafael Trejo street, Restaurante El Rintintin.

Covered: Crafts and artisans, Residency paperwork, Heritage preservation, Cost of living, Live music and son cubano, Travel logistics to Viñales.

Chapters:
00:00 Casa Brisas de Alameda
01:27 Plaza Mayor
03:22 Oficina de Extranjería
05:12 Restaurante El Rintintin
05:58 La Escalinata
07:08 Night
08:21 Room

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #UNESCO #CraftsAndFolkArts #CubanArtisans #TrinidadOldTown #ResidencyInCuba #CubanLife #SummerInCuba #CubanCulture #SonCubano #CubanCuisine #ViñalesNext #CubanHeritage #CubanWomen #TravelCuba #CubanEconomy #CaribbeanTravel

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Yenisel dives into Trinidad's artisan scene, visits a pottery studio and the craft market, and reflects on the city's new UNESCO Creative City title, the challenges of heritage preservation, and the cost of living for creators. She also checks in on her residency paperwork and plans her escape to Viñales.

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Episode 28 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Calle Cristo, Plaza Mayor, Restaurante El Rintintin, Cafe Fortuna, La Escalinata, Playa Ancón, Plazuela del Jigüe.

Covered: crafts and artisan economy, heritage preservation struggles, cost of living and prices, residency paperwork progress, summer travel and heat escape.

Chapters:
00:00 Plaza Mayor
00:47 Calle Cristo
02:11 Plazuela del Jigüe
04:18 Restaurante El Rintintin
05:38 Playa Ancón
06:45 La Escalinata
07:53 Night

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#TrinidadCuba #CubanArtisans #UNESCOCreativeCity #CalleCristo #Bordado #CubanPottery #PlayaAncon #SonCubano #LaEscalinata #CubaTravel #VisitCuba #CubanCrafts #HeritagePreservation #TrinidadVibes #Escambray #CubanLife

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Yenisel spends her fourth day in Trinidad diving into the city's vibrant live music scene, visiting artisan workshops, and learning about the city's struggle to preserve its UNESCO heritage amid economic hardship. She also gets an update on her residency paperwork and reflects on the true cost of a day in this colonial gem.

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Episode 27 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Cafe Fortuna, La Escalinata, Casa de la Música, Disco Ayala, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa Malibrán.

Covered: Trinidad artisan crafts, live music scene, heritage preservation struggles, cost of living in Trinidad, residency paperwork update, weather and daily life in summer.

Chapters:
00:00 Cafe Fortuna
01:04 Calle Cristo
02:36 La Escalinata
04:09 Casa Malibrán
05:15 Plazuela del Jigüe
07:57 Quiet night street

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubanArtisans #SonCubano #LiveMusicCuba #UNESCO #CubanHeritage #CubanEconomy #ResidencyInCuba #CubaSummer #TravelPodcast #CubanCraft #CubanCoffee #DiscoAyala #CubanMusic #CubaTrip #CubanCulture #CubanLife

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On day three in Trinidad, Yenisel explores the town's quiet summer streets, the artisan workshops that keep its UNESCO soul alive, and the women's projects announced on the FMC's 66th anniversary. She reflects on the cost of living, the weight of heritage work, and the resilience of the women who keep this cobblestone city breathing.

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Episode 26 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Calle Cristo, Café El Mago, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Palacio Brunet, Palacio Cantero.

Covered: Artisan crafts and economy, Heritage preservation, Women's community projects, Cost of living, Residency paperwork, Summer quiet season.

Chapters:
00:00 Plaza Mayor
01:16 Calle Cristo
02:55 Plazuela del Jigüe
04:56 Casa de la Música
06:28 Palacio Cantero
07:44 Restaurante El Rintintin
09:36 Night street, music in distance

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaVlog #CubanCulture #TravelCuba #CubaLife #TrinidadDeCuba #Heritage #CubanCrafts #WomenOfCuba #CostOfLivingCuba #CubaResidency #CubanFood #CubanCoffee #Rumba #SonCubano #SustainableTravel #CubaSummer

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On day two in Trinidad, Yenisel navigates the cobblestones, visits the ceramics workshops, and checks in on the community's resilience amid tourist slump and blackouts. She also follows up on her residency paperwork and reflects on the true cost of a perfect Caribbean day.

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Episode 25 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Cafe Don Pepe, Plazuela del Jigüe, Casa de la Música, Manaca-Iznaga tower, La Botija, La Escalinata.

Covered: Trinidad old town, Cost of living, Valle de los Ingenios, Crafts and pottery, Tourism slump, Blackouts.

Chapters:
00:00 Quiet room
00:56 Cafe Don Pepe
02:03 Craft studio
03:14 Casa de la Música
05:52 La Escalinata

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #CubaLiving #ValleDeLosIngenios #CubanCrafts #CubaTourism #HavanaLess #Escambray #CubanMusic #TrinidadDay2 #CubanFood #CubaResidency #TravelCuba2026 #CubanCoffee #CubanMojito #UNESCOWorldHeritage

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Yenisel drives east from Playa Girón to colonial Trinidad, finds a casa particular in the old town, explores Plaza Mayor and the craft lanes, and plans a cool escape to Topes de Collantes. Plus the real cost of a day in Trinidad's heat and history.

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Episode 24 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Trinidad, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Guesthouse Casa Brisas de Alameda, Plaza Mayor, Casa de la Música, La Escalinata, Restaurante El Rintintin, Topes de Collantes, Salto del Caburní, Cafe Don Pepe.

Covered: Trinidad old town, Salto del Caburní hike, Cost of living in Trinidad, Blackouts, Valle de los Ingenios history.

Chapters:
00:00 Guesthouse Casa Brisas de Alameda
02:02 Casa de la Música
03:54 Restaurante El Rintintin
05:16 Topes de Collantes
06:30 Salto del Caburní
07:42 Cafe Don Pepe
09:01 Plazuela del Jigüe

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#TrinidadCuba #CubaTravel #TopesDeCollantes #SaltoDelCaburni #PlazaMayor #LaEscalinata #CasaParticular #CubanMusic #SonCubano #ValleDeLosIngenios #ManacaIznaga #EscambrayMountains #TrinidadCubaOldTown #Cuba2026 #CubanFood #CubanHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelCuba

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Yenisel's last morning in Playa Girón before heading east. A final swim at the cenote, a long lunch at Restaurante El Cocodrilo, a last look at the billboard, and reflections on the cost of a perfect day in the Zapata Swamp.

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Episode 23 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Juara's coffee, Cueva de los Peces, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Playa Los Cocos, Museo Girón, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Hotel Playa Girón, Giron Especial.

Covered: Cenote swimming, Local restaurant costs, Reflections on village life, Departure and travel plans, Local wildlife, Playa Los Cocos.

Chapters:
00:00 Juara's coffee
01:51 Cueva de los Peces
04:16 Restaurante El Cocodrilo
06:02 Hotel Playa Girón
07:20 Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar
08:45 Quiet village night

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#PlayaGiron #CubaTravel #ZapataSwamp #CuevaDeLosPeces #CubanFood #TravelCuba #CubanHistory #BayOfPigs #CubanBeaches #CubanCrocodile #Cienfuegos #SlowTravel #CubanVillage #Cuba2026 #TravelDiaries #Caribbean #OffTheBeatenPath #CubanEats

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Yenisel spends her final full day in Playa Girón reflecting on the past week, from the cenotes and crocodiles to the cost of living and the quiet rhythm of the village, before heading east. She shares practical tips for travelers and the latest on her residency paperwork.

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Episode 22 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Museo Girón, Playa Los Cocos, Cueva de los Peces, Giron Especial, Ruben's Big Blue Beach Bar, Playa Girón village, Villa Turística.

Covered: Playa Girón daily rhythm, Museum history, Cenote swimming, Cost of living, Residency paperwork update, Farewell to Playa Girón.

Chapters:
00:00 Seaside
00:44 Museo Girón
02:05 Playa Los Cocos
03:29 Giron Especial
05:34 Cafe
06:34 Sea

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#PlayaGirón #BayOfPigs #CubaTravel #CubaTrip #CiénagaDeZapata #ZapataSwamp #Cenote #CuevaDeLosPeces #PlayaLosCocos #MuseoGiron #CubanFood #CostOfLivingCuba #TravelCuba #CubanHistory #CubanBeaches #Matanzas #ResidencyCuba #CubaAdventure

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Yenisel spends her final full day in Playa Girón swimming at Caleta Buena, reflecting on the cost of a perfect day, and planning her return to Havana. She also gets the news about her residency paperwork.

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Episode 21 of Cuba Travel Podcast with Yenisel Morales. Yenisel Morales is in Playa Girón, Cuba.

Places in this episode: Caleta Buena, Restaurante El Cocodrilo, Hotel Playa Girón, Boca de Guamá, Ciénaga de Zapata.

Covered: Caleta Buena swimming, Cost of a day out in Playa Girón, Residency paperwork update, Reflections on the two-tiered economy, Last evening in the village.

Chapters:
00:00 Caleta Buena
01:06 Seaside cove water
03:34 Boca de Guamá
05:33 Night

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#CubaTravel #PlayaGiron #CaletaBuena #BayOfPigs #ZapataSwamp #CubanResidency #TravelCuba #CubanBeaches #SnorkelingCuba #CubaVisa #CubanFood #CubanBeer #CubaTips #YeniselMorales #CubaPodcast #SwampBirding #CubanHistory #TravelOnABudget

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