deciding to visit Cozumel is easy, choosing where to stay on this stunning island can be a lot more of a challenge. In this post, I’ll share the best places to stay in Cozumel so you can take pleasure in the best dive, snorkel, or beach holiday.

We recently spent a week on Mexico’s popular vacationer island and are already planning our return.

At 48 km (30 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) wide, Cozumel is a manageable size and no matter where you stay, you’re an easy drive to all points of interest.

Where to stay in Cozumel Mexico depends on what activities you want to do, whether or not you’ll have transport, and the style of accommodation you’re after. 

In this post, I’ll break down the main areas of the island, plus share some top accommodation options as well. 

Let’s take a look at the best places to stay in Cozumel for all types of travellers.

Innehållsförteckning
Central (Centro)
Southern Cozumel
Northern Cozumel
5 things To do in Cozumel
Vanliga frågor
Enjoy your stay in Cozumel

Central (Centro)

This part of the island is home to the majority of the action. The capital city (and only city) of San Miguel is where you’ll find the main square, lots of shopping, many restaurants and bars, and lots of accommodation options. 

Centro area of Cozumel island
This is where you must stay in Cozumel if you want to be within walking distance to everything — including the malecon, which is where you can walk and take pleasure in the sunset and lots of great beach bars.

For any individual who wants to be near the action, and within walking distance to everything, Centro is a great area to stay in Cozumel.

Where to stay in Centro Cozumel

We stayed at Stingray rental property which is a 4 room boutique rental property located just 3 blocks from the sea. all of the rooms face towards the shared pool and are elegantly created with new furnishings and paintings on the walls.

We really took pleasure in our stay at Stingray rental property (the pool was great)
Built in 2019, the new rooms offer a comfortable king-sized bed, tiled flooring, and a large shower room with granite countertops.

All of the amenities you could need are available here, from a hairdryer and seating areas to blazing-fast wifi and drinking water. Plus, you’ll find a coffee maker with Mexican coffee grounds, and a small fridge (perfect for keeping beer cold!). 

The friendly, experienced owners Greg and Silvia are around to help with anything you need.

We took pleasure in our quiet, 5-night stay here and highly recommend it. Click here to book direct (and receive the lowest price), or learn a lot more on Airbnb.

Our spacious room at Stingray Villa
Other places to stay in Cozumel in the center include:

Caribo Cozumel: a high-rated, budget option in central Cozumel. This property uses a common kitchen area and is located about a 12-minute walk to the malecon. 

Casa Mexicana Cozumel: this midrange place is directly across the street from the malecon and uses a sea view and a pool. The downside is that it can be noisy here.

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Southern Cozumel

When I say southern Cozumel, I indicate the area south of Centro to Playa Palancar on the southwest coast.

The south/southwest portion of Cozumel

In my opinion, this is where to stay in Cozumel for diving and snorkelling. But, it will come at a higher price identify than staying in Centro, and you will absolutely need a automobile to stay out here or hire a taxi to get around.

As you leave San Miguel city and head south of Centro, you’ll find fewer restaurants, bars, and small hotels. Instead, there are a lot more resorts, beach clubs, and just a handful of restaurants. 

There are also fewer people, and it’s less developed. So, it’s a tradeoff.

Many of the resorts and hotels here have their own private jetties, indicating that your dive boat can pick you up and whisk you away ideal from your doorstep — how cool is that?!

Most of the dive sites are located south of the center of the island. We went scuba diving with scuba Tony and were able to get a pickup at the jetty at money Bar. 

What service! scuba Tony picked us up ideal at our jetty

Where to stay in the South of Cozumel

We spent 2 nights at the Landmark resort and while it’s an expensive place, we took pleasure in our stay. built in a Greco-Roman style, with granite flooring and luxurious decor, the sea view rooms here are incredible. 

Due to the Dzul-Ha reef being just offshore, this is a great place to stayin Cozumel for diving and snorkelling.

Snorkel gear can be rented for $15 per day from the money Bar (restaurant and beach club), and if you’re diving with scuba Tony, they’ll pick you up ideal from the jetty.

The downside to staying here is that it’s much a lot more costly than the center, and you’ll absolutely need your own mode of transportation. Or, you’ll need to take a taxi to get to restaurants in town.

Click here to learn a lot more about the Landmark Resort, and click here to learn a lot more about the unit that we stayed in. 

Two-bedroom condominium at the Landmark Resort

Other places to stay in Cozumel on the west coast, south of Centro:

Occidental Cozumel: this all-inclusive resort is located quite far south, but pick-up is still available when diving! With 3 pools, a sea view, and a beach, this is a top choice when it pertains to places to stay in Cozumel. Lär dig mycket mer här.

Presidente Intercontinental: this stunning property has a private beach, 2 pools and uses a variety of dining options onsite. This is where to stay in Cozumel if you’re trying to find a luxury experience. Klicka här för att lära dig mer.

☞ related Post: 15 best beaches in Mexico

Northern Cozumel

This part of the island is a great place to stay if you’re interested in golfing, waterfront accommodations, and a quieter trip. Plus, some of the best restaurants are up in this area — Buccanos, La Monina and Hemingway.

The northern part of Cozumel is from around La Monina restaurant to the public beach as shown on the map below.

The northern end of the island of Cozumel

However, if you’re a scuba diver, this isn’t the best area to stay in Cozumel due to the fact that you’ll be far from the Marine Park, and scuba boats won’t pick you up here.

Where to stay in the North of Cozumel

Here in the northern hotel zone, you have the choice between apartments, well-known hotels such as the Westin, all-inclusives, and smaller boutique hotels as well. 

The Westin uses a private beach area, an outdoor pool, complimentary snorkelling equipment, and an onsite restaurant. You have the option to make this an all-inclusive stay if you wish.

Hotel B and its sister accommodation, hotel B Unique, are great options as well. special is a lot more adult-orientated with chic design and trendy style. rooms are oceanview or jungle here.  

Puerta del Mar is located farther north of Cozumel, but still within an easy drive of activities. This bed and breakfast has a private beach area and bicycles for rent. This is a great quiet option for accommodations on Cozumel. 

5 things To do in Cozumel

We’ve written an entire post on the fun things to do in Cozumel, so make sure to check that out here. But, here’s a teaser of the top 5 activities you won’t want to miss.

Scuba diving and snorkelling: The Mesoamerican Reef is 1,126 kilometers (700 mi) long and spans 4 countries — Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Diving in Cozumel is some of the best in the world. join a scuba trip with scuba Tony and explore the underwater world.

Visit the Mayan Ruins: located in the northern part of the island, you’ll find the San Gervasio archaeological site. The Mayan ruins here aren’t as grand as Chichen Itza, but they are a lot of absolutely worth a visit (hire a guide onsite to show you around and bring the place to life.)

Watch Sunset: On the west coast of the island, you can experience magical sunsets each evening. While on the east coast, you’ll be able to see some spectacular sunrises! enjoy the sunset from any of the bars on the water, or on the malecon.

Visit Punta del Sur: This nature reserve is not to be missed. located on the southern part of the island, it doesn’t matter where you stay in Cozumel, make sure to drive here, take a tour, or hop in a taxi. At the reserve, you’ll find mangroves, beaches, lagoons, crocodiles, a lighthouse, and more. It’s a nature lover’s dream spot.

Drive around the Island: Ok, so you can’t actually circumnavigate the entire island. But, starting in Centro, you can drive south, and around the southern tip, before coming back up the island on the east coast. You will then cut inland and cross the island (taking the Transversal de Cozumel road) and head back to Centro. A road trip to the east coast is a must.

Don’t miss a trip to Punta Sur Park — a great place for nature lovers.
Vanliga frågor

Answers to common questions about choosing an area to stay in Cozumel.

Where to stay in Cozumel for an all-inclusive?

All of the all-inclusives on Cozumel island are on the western side of the island, with the majority being south of San Miguel city. check out the Occidental Cozumel or the Cozumel Palace.

Where to stay in Cozumel for diving?

It’s best to stay in central or southern Cozumel for diving.

The dive sites are mostly in the Marine Park and if you choose to stay south of Centro, you’ll a lot of likely be able to get picked up at your hotel’s jetty for a day of diving. If not, you will need to drive to the dive center.

Where to stay in Cozumel for snorkelling?

For snorkelling, it’s also best to stay in the south of Cozumel, on the wind-protected leeward side of the island.

While the best snorkelling is done from a boat trip where you can really get to the healthy reefs, there are lots of places where you can snorkel offshore — money Bar, Iberostar hotel, and Playa Palancar.

Scuba diving and snorkelling in Cozumel is a need to – no matter where you stay

Where to stay in Cozumel on a budget?

To save some cash, you’ll want to stay in the center of Cozumel. There are many Airbnbs, guesthouses, and shared accommodations here.

The accommodations are a lot more economical in Centro, yet lots of of them offer great value for money — such as Stingray rental property where we stayed.

Where to stay in Cozumel for the weekend?

Depending on what kind of weekend you want to have on Cozumel, you have a couple of options. For a fun, party weekend, you’ll want to stay in the center where you can walk to all of the restaurants and bars. 

For a quieter getaway, have a look at accommodations farther south out of the city, or north.

Where to stay in Cozumel near the airport?

If you’re staying anywhere in Centro, you’ll be close to the airport.

Cozumel’s airport is located downtown which makes early morning flights a breeze. find the airport on the map here. As an example, the drive from Stingray rental property in Centro to the airport is just 7 minutes.

Sunsets at Stingray Villa

How long must I stay in Cozumel?

Så länge du kan! lots of people visit Cozumel for a weekend trip — either from mainland Mexico, or from the USA. There are direct flights from lots of major us cities, making this a popular getaway.

People also opt to do day trips from nearby places such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen. But, if you have the time, spending a week in Cozumel will allow you to really take pleasure in the island at a slower pace.

What is the best side of Cozumel to stay on?

The west coast is where you must stay on Cozumel. The east is undeveloped, making it a great place for an interesting road trip, and there are some great spots for lunch as well. But, when it pertains to choosing where to stay in Cozumel, the west coast is your best option.

Is Cozumel safe?

Cozumel is one of the safer destinations for travellers in Mexico. It’s a popular cruise ship port, crime rates are low, and they take many precautions against COVID-19 here.

The normal common sense applies in Cozumel — don’t go on beaches at night by yourself, keep an eye on your belongings, and avoid all drug use.

For scuba divers, make sure you’re comfortable in the water and do a refresher dive if needed.

Cozumel is home to an international healthcare facility that has a Hyperbaric Chamber. always make sure you have proper travel insurance. As digital nomads, we use and recommend safety Wing (they also cover COVID-19).

Keep in mind that the sun is intense here and sunstroke is a real thing! wear a hat, long sleeves, and reef-safe sunscreen — especially when you’re on a boat. 

Always do your own research before checking out and speak with the locals to get the current “on the ground” information.

Enjoy your stay in Cozumel

Cozumel has a little

Jag blev väckt från min sömn av de kalla dropparna av regn på min hud. I min långa blå klänning fann jag mig själv som kryper för att hitta skydd och förbättra mig själv i fiskarnas kvarter. Det var mycket mer öron öronaktigt i det trånga sovkvarteret när fiskefartygets enorma motor sputterade under, som en snarkande jätte. För att vara ärlig var det inte så jag tänkte på det skulle vara. När min vän, Kara, berättade för oss att vi kan sova när jag var i transit till Seco Island, föreställde jag mig våningssängar och färjor. Vi fick ett betydande fiskefartyg, använde presenningar för sängar och våra väskor för kuddar istället. Men gryningens eldiga skärm lovade en bättre dag.

Det var en resa utan lyx men fylld med ovärderliga uppvakningar. Antik är precis så. Det tar dig tillbaka till grunderna. Men även om jag kanske inte alltid hittar den typ av komfort som mycket mer utvecklade semestermål erbjuder, begick det definitivt med något mycket dyrare: ett välbehövligt tips som de bästa sakerna i livet är vanligtvis rena och enkla.

Vad behandlas i den här guiden?

Förstå antik
Hur man kommer till Antiquevia Antique Airport (Evelio Javier Airport)
Via Iloilo International Airport
Via Kalibo International Airport
Via Caticlan flygplats
TILL HAVS

Att komma runt antik
Var man kan bo i antikesökning efter mycket mer antika hotell!

Saker att göra i Antiquekawa Hot Bath
Tibiao Eco-Adventures Tour
Bugtong bato falls
Seco Island
Mararison Island
Malumpati kall vår
Naranjo Water Park
Dioso
Aningalan Highland Strawberry Garden
Igbaclag grotta och stenslott
Antikvist
Alpas
Nogas Island
Sira-en varm källa

Exempel på antik itineraryOption 1: Northern Antique Adventure
Alternativ 2: Southern Antique Adventure

Andra antika idéer för den fattiga resenären
Vanliga ställningar om antiqueis antik säkert?
När är den bästa tiden att kolla in antik?
Finns det bankomater i antik?
Vilka är de lokala produkterna från antik?
Hur är telefonsignalen i antik?
Vad är kraftuttaget som används i antik?

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Förstå antik

“Antik: där bergen möter havet.”

Beläget på den västra delen av Panay Island i västra Visayas -regionen (region VI), står hela västra sidan av Antique, från norr till söder, Sulu Sea och välsignar provinsen med mycket fler kuststäder än landstängda. De östra delarna gränsar till Aklan, Capiz och Iloilo. Antik består av 18 kommuner, San Jose (de Buenavista) är huvudstaden och även det mest folkrika. Bortsett från de robusta terrängen, naturliga underverk, stränder och öar, är provinsen också lastad med historiska platser. Alla dessa och mycket mer gör antika inte bara en ren resa eller dagsutflykt attraktion från dess andra välkända angränsande provinser utan en verkligt värdig semestermål.

Mer information om antik:

Plats: Antik är en del av Panay Island, som ligger i västra Visayas, Filippinerna.

Språk: Kinaray-A och Hiligaynon. Många av antikviteterna kan också tala och förstå tagalog och engelska.

Valuta: Filippinsk peso (PHP, ₱). PHP 100 är cirka 1,91 USD, 1,70 euro eller SGD 2,60 (från maj 2019).

Betalningssätt: Kontanter föredras. Från att skriva är många av bankerna, inklusive stora som BPI, BDO, Metrobank, PNB, DBP och Chinabank, belägna i San Jose, som ett resultat av bankomater är koncentrerade i huvudstaden. Robinsons plats och Gaisano Grand Mall har också bankomater. Var noga med att ta med dig tillräckligt med pengar innan du går till avlägsna områden.

Hur man kommer till antik

Philippine Airlines flyger till Antique, Iloilo, Caticlan och Kalibo.
Om du ser antik på en karta, kommer du att inse att den är formad som en sjöhäst, simning upp och ner mot Sulu havet (plus offshoreöarna Seco och Caluya). Genom att sträcka sig 155 kilometer från norr till söder kan du ange antik från någon av dessa gateways: Kalibo flygplats, Caticlan flygplats, Iloilo flygplats eller antik flygplats. Philippine Airlines flyger till alla dessa destinationer.

Via Antique Airport (Evelio Javier Airport)

Antik flygplats kallas också San Jose Airport eftersom den ligger i San Jose de Buenavista, provinshuvudstaden. För att undvika att förvirra det med San Jose Airport i Mindoro, låt oss bara kalla det antika flygplats i det här inlägget. (Det kallas officiellt Evelio Javier Airport.) Philippine Airlines använder Clark – Antik väg tre gånger varje vecka – tisdag, torsdag och söndag. Detta är det bästa alternativet för dem som reser till den södra delen av Antique inklusive städerna San Jose, Sibalom, Hamic, Tobias Fornier, Anini-Y, Belison, San Remigio, Patnongon, Valderrama och Bugasong.

Bortsett från dessa städer tycker de som reser till södra Iloilo -städerna – Miagao, San Joaquin och Guimbal – det mycket bekvämare och snabbare om de går in med antik flygplats.

Om du kommer från Manila, arbetar Genesis P2P -bussar mellan Manila (NAIA 3, Ortigas ochTrinoma) och Clark International Airport. Se schema här: Clark P2P -busschema

Från flygplatsen till stan är trehjulingpriset P10 per person. Du kan också anställa en trehjuling för P50-100, beroende på antalet bagage och plats i staden.

Via Iloilo International Airport

Ett bra alternativ för att kolla in de södra städerna Antique är Iloilo International Airport. Detta är ännu bättre om Iloilo är en del av din resplan. Flera flygbolag har direktflyg till Iloilo Airport dagligen.

På flygplatsen åker du en skåpbil till SM City Iloilo. Pris: P50.

Rida en taxi till Molo -terminal.

Ta en annan skåpbil till antik. Restid: Cirka 3 timmar. Pris: P180-200.

Om du planerar att gå direkt till de norra städerna Antique från Iloilo, kan du åka en buss på väg mot Culasi, Pandan eller Caticlan. Restid: 4-5 timmar.

Via Kalibo International Airport

Om du planerar att resa till den norra delen av antika som Pandan, Culasi och Tibiao, är Kalibo International Airport också ett bra alternativ. Olika flygbolag har direktflyg till Kalibo, Aklan dagligen.

Från flygplatsen kan du ta en trehjuling till Ceres bussterminal.

Gå ombord på en buss på väg till Pandan eller San Jose (beroende på din destination).

Gå av vid din destination. Om inte säker på ditt stopp, berätta för konduktören vart du ska och be dem meddela dig när det är ditt stopp.

Restid: 2-3 timmar.
Priset: P100+

Via Caticlan flygplats

Om du planerar att kolla in både Boracay och Antique kan du också välja Caticlan som din hopppunkt till antik.

Rida en trehjuling till Caticlan Jetty Port.

Runt bryggan hamnområdet, hitta Ceres -bussarna på väg mot antik.

Gå av vid din destination. Om inte säker på ditt stopp, berätta för konduktören vart du ska och be dem meddela dig när det är ditt stopp.

Restid: 2-3 timmar

TILL HAVS

Antique har två hamnar: Lipata Port i Culasi och San Jose hamn i provinshuvudstaden. Det finns planer på att ansluta Antique (Culasi-Caluya) till Mindoro med hjälp av FastCat. För tillfället är det tillgängliga alternativet för havstransit de avrullade färjorna från Manila till Caticlan. I brygghamnen letar du efter Ceres -bussarna på väg mot antik.

Att komma runt antik

Antique är ganska mycket fortfarande under radaren. Det finns jeepneys, trehjulingar, hyrda fordon och till och med habal-habal (motorcykeltaxi) som kan ta dig i staden och skyttla dig från stad till stad. Dessa är dock fortfarande begränsade och de följer scheman. Mycket av tiden måste du vänta på att jeepneysna ska fyllas med passagerare. Väntetiden kan vara 15 minuter till en timme, så om du pressas i tid kanske detta inte fungerar för dig.

För enkelhets skull kan du utnyttja service av resebyråer och utflyktoperatörer för paket som bäst passar din personlighet, dina behov och/eller din budget. Katahum -utflykter är en av de erkända utflyktsoperatörerna i antik. Den använder olika utflyktpaket och bär tjänster.

Katahum Excursions Kontaktuppgifter:

Mobil: +63 947 531 6518 (smart) / +63 917 450 3121 (Globe)
E -post: Fate@katahum.com eller katahumtoursantique@gmail.com
Webbplats: www.katahum.com
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Var man kan bo i antik

Även om San Jose är huvudstaden, har andra städer också ett respektabelt antal boende – hotell, vandrarhem, värdshus, pensionat och pensionshus. Tibiao, Pandan, Tobias Fornier, Mararison och Anini-Y är några av de städer som erbjuder logi till turister. Eftersom provinsen fortfarande är på sitt tidiga utvecklingsstadium när det gäller turistindustrin, förvänta dig inte att hitta femstjärniga hotell ännu. Många har grundläggande bekvämligheter som handdukar och toaletter; Andra levererar frukost, toalettartiklar, transporttjänst och utflyktpaket.

Här är de platser där vi stannade under vår tid i antik:

Esprutingkle Service Hotel (San Jose de Buenavista)

Aningalan Highlands Strawberry Garden (San Remigio)

Calawag Mountain Resort (Tibiao)

Kawa Inn (Tibiao)

Enrique de Mararison (Mararison Island, Culasi)

Pandan Beach Resort (Pandan). ✅ Kontrollfrekvenser och tillgänglighet!.

Sök efter mycket mer antika hotell!

Saker att göra i antik

För bekvämlighet kan vi gruppera listan nedan i två: norr och söder.

Nordens attraktioner inkluderar de från Pandan, Culasi och Tibiao kommuner. Dessa attraktioner är närmare den världsberömda Boracay Island i Malay, Aklan. Om du planerar att utforska både antik och Boracay men har begränsad tid att göra det, kan du ta itu med dessa attraktioner först. Dessa attraktioner är också mycket mer praktiska om du går in och går ut med Kalibo International Airport eller Caticlan Airport. Här är attraktionerna i norr.

Kawa varmt bad

Tibiao Eco-Adventures Tour

Bugtong bato falls

Seco Island

Mararison Island

Malumpati kall vår

Naranjo Water Park

Dioso

Södra sträcker sig över städerna San Remigio, Patnongon, San Jose de Buenavista, Hamic, Tobias Fornier (tidigare Dao) och Anini-Y. Om du vill utforska båda iloilo end Antique, these attractions are workable especially if your gateway is either Iloilo international airport or Antique Airport.

Aningalan Highland Strawberry Garden

Igbaclag grotta och stenslott

Antikvist

Alpas (Tobias Fornier)

Nogas Island

Sira-en varm källa

Kawa varmt bad

You might have come across a post on Instagram showing a person “being cooked” in a large wok (vat or cauldron) complete with all those appealing “ingredients” such as flowers and leaves to make it a lot more colorful and interesting. This is Antique’s signature Kawa hot Bath. It’s Pinoy-style hot tub.

Antique is one of the largest producers of muscovado sugar in the Philippines. After extracting the juice from the sugarcane, it is then boiled in a kawa until it reaches a certain level of thickness to produce the sugar. The kawa eventually found another purpose that benefits the tourism industry of Antique. At present, you will find a lot of places and resorts using kawa baths. We tried ours at Calawag mountain resort in Tibiao where you get to choose the flavor for your bath — coffee, salt, milk, beer, and wine!

Location: Calawag mountain Resort, Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique

Calawag mountain resort Kawa bath Rates:

Kawa Salt bath – P299+/person
Kawa Milk bath – P399+/person
Kawa Coffee bath – P399+/person
Kawa Beer bath – P399+/person
Kawa white wine bath – P599+/person

Other Fees:

Calawag entrance fee – P50+/person
Lumpiga – P399+/table
Picnic Table – P399+/table
Native Gazebo – P499+/gazebo

Tibiao Eco-Adventures Tour

While in Tibiao, there are other things to do aside from the kawa bath. Water adventure activities are fun, especially during the ideal season when the cascades and rapids are strong, normally from June to October. You can do basic or extreme water tubing and extreme kayaking down Tibiao River. After the thrilling yet fun water experience, you can kick back by pampering yourself with any of these — coffee body scrub, body massage, and fish spa. You can also combine water tubing with a body scrub, and capping it off with kawa bath.

Calawag mountain resort Rates:

Basic Water Tubing – P199+/person
Extreme Water Tubing – P499+/person
Extreme Kayaking – P899+/person
Tibiao Fish day spa – P119+ (30 minutes)
Foot massage – P249+ (30 minutes)
Coffee Body Scrub – P399+/person
Half-Body massage – P249+ (30 minutes)
Full-Body massage – P499+ (1 hour)

Katahum Tours’ Tibiao Eco-Adventure Day excursion Package: P2,249+/person
(Minimum of two pax)
Inclusions: nature trekking, Bugtong Bato Falls, Kawa Salt Bath, Hanging Bridges, swimming and boulder jumping at Tibiao River, natural jacuzzi, bird’s nest, check out Museo de Tibiao and original branch of Tibiao Bakery, motorbike ride around Tibiao, unrestricted Tibiao fish spa, Antiqueño lunch at Calawag mountain Resort, DOT-trained eco-guide, waterfalls guide, and entrance fees

Note: This is just one of the several excursion packages that Katahum excursions uses for Tibiao Eco-Adventure experience.

Bugtong bato falls

First tier (left); second and third tiers (right)
Bugtong Bato is normally included in package excursions organized by travel agencies, excursion operators, and hotels. The multi-layered falls, nestled at the mountainside community of Barangay Tuno in Tibiao, is one of the popular attractions in Antique. The waterfall system has seven tiers, but only three are frequented by tourists because they are the most accessible. You will pass by communities and rice paddies on the way to the waterfalls.

The first cascade can be reached after trekking for about 30 minutes from the jump-off point, which is also the registration area (landmark: barangay hall/covered court). After that, you will have to climb several steep steps to reach the second cascade. For those who want to challenge themselves, you can rappel your way up the third cascade where you can reward yourself with a cold dip in the pool. The third tier has the deepest pool and the most confined area. the best time to go is during the rainy season when the cascades are roaring, but be extra careful as trails will be muddy and slippery.

Location: Barangay Tuno

Posted: 8/26/2019 | August 26th, 2019

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Located in Oakland California, visualize Academy utilizes an ingenious project-based discovering design to guarantee that its trainees — the majority of whom online below the hardship line — are prepared for post-secondary education as well as beyond. (Most are first-generation immigrants as well as will be the very first in their household to go to college.)

Last month, they returned from their interesting trip to the country so I wished to share a few of what they did as well as learned, so you can see what your support accomplished. For many of the students, it was their very first time in one more country and, needless to say, it had a huge effect on them.

Our group started in Bogotá, where they climbed to the top of Cerro de Monserrate as well as explored Plaza Bolívar, where Jeremy, the instructor leading the trip, provided a cross-curricular lecture about Simon Bolívar, Colombia’s history during the medication cartel years, as well as the design around them. They likewise went on a street art trip led by two regional artists, on which they discovered all about art methods as well as the political climate that prompted numerous of the pieces that they saw.

The trainees instantly started seeing commonalities between Oakland as well as Colombia. Darrilyn, a fifteen year old sophomore, remarked that this trip, her very first time out of the country, “changed my perceptions as well as preconceived notions of Colombia a lot, as well as I saw that it’s much more like house than I previously trodde.” She likewise “really delighted in this walking trip since I like art as well as I like graffiti since it’s unconventional art as well as it tells the story of a person.”

Afterward, the group headed to Cartagena. They got a ideal introduction to the city on a walking trip with our partner, Context Travel, during which they discovered a great deal about Cartagena’s history as a port for enslaved people. This resonated with the students, who stressed exactly how essential it was for much more people to have this knowledge. Kai, whose new passport got its very first stamp on this trip, had the realization that “when people believe about Latin America, they frequently don’t believe about people of African descent.”

Myani, who’s 17 as well as just graduated from visualize Academy, was similarly moved: “It’s inspiring in a method since even though our ancestors were enslaved, they made the city what it is. You can see their value to the community. even though there’s an oppressive connotation, since they were enslaved, flip it as well as make it a powerful lesson. Make it your own: My ancestors developed this city.”

On top of all this, the trainees immersed themselves in Colombian cuisine by taking a street food trip with Cartagena Connections. They tried whatever from ajiaco as well as arepas to bandeja paisa, mango biche, as well as a bubble gum soda.

One of the highlights of the trip was going to Cartagena’s Barrio San Francisco with Alex Rocha from Experience genuine Cartagena, whose trips are developed to make deeper connections with the marginalized neighborhoods of Colombia. (Alex’s business likewise operates as a social enterprise, as well as so the proceeds fund an after-school program for the regional community.) Our trainees had an chance to link with a few of these youth with activities like drawing, dancing, as well as soccer, in addition to with truthful conversations about their shared experiences.

Aliza, a sophomore as well as president of the trainee council who had never left the us before, felt that this was the highlight of her trip since she was able to “see the youngsters as well as comprehend their atmosphere as well as exactly how they online every day.” Jany, who is seventeen as well as served as the de-facto translator for our Spanish-speaking parents, showed on exactly how the youngsters she satisfied “make the very best out of what they have. They’re grateful as well as humble as well as always try to discover something positive.”

Tayvion, a 14-year-old who likewise was traveling abroad for the very first time, had a deep conversation with one of the Colombian youngsters about authorities brutality. When Tayvion asked if they had guns, his new buddy replied, “Yes, however they never shoot.” having drawn parallels as well as distinctions with his own community, Tayvion shared his devastating realization: “It made me believe about how, for officers in the U.S.,their very first instinct is just to shoot.” (To me, that’s a unfortunate statement coming from a youngster as well as just shows you up much authorities violence is an daily truth for numerous people in this country.)

Throughout this entire journey, the group took part in everyday reflections. They shared their experiences, discovered from one another, as well as bonded over exactly how they’d altered throughout the trip.

Joshua, a sophomore who had never even left California before this trip, stated that the most significant lessons he’d discovered were: “Do not take the things you have for granted. Do not be scared to try new things. Finally, don’t be frightened to discover about new people.”

Waldo, who is a junior, shared that, “we ought to be open-minded about other cultures as well as people ’cause we may discover some similarities between us as well as them. We shouldn’t judge a people or culture based on their past alone.”

These new experiences not only shifted their mindset, however they likewise made the trainees believe about their future as well as goals. Yasmeen told us, “I have a great deal of dreams. There are so numerous benefits in the US, as well as I’m not going to squander my time. I ought to travel much more as well as discover about different cultures.”

In addition to the understanding that she gained, Veronica shared that her “goals are to assist my neighborhood with any type of of the work that I do. I believe this trip is going to assist me accomplish that since I’ve realized exactly how similar my neighborhood is with the neighborhood of Cartagena. We can utilize other cities from different countries to assist each other with the problems we are going through.”

Similarly, Ronald, a trainee who was thrilled to relay his experiences with his stepmom (who’s from Colombia), shared that “this trip made me open-minded to different cultures as well as makes me suggest solidarity within neighborhoods in Oakland.”

And, in a quote I particularly love, Darrilyn stated of her time in Colombia: “My really hopes as well as dreams are to be a political analyst as well as to travel the world. This trip showed me there is no worry to travel.”

This is why FLYTE exists: to produce moments as well as lessons such as this for trainees so they can see the world outside their borders as well as dream big.

The experiences these trainees had in Colombia left an indelible mark on them. many of them had never been on a airplane before their trip to Colombia. Not only did they discover about the culture as well as history of one more country however they likewise found exactly how a neighborhood can increase up in times of adversity.

On the last days of their trip, the trainees started planning exactly how they’re going to take action back home. one of their concepts was to produce a mural, much like the ones they saw in Colombia, to inform others about exactly how Oakland continues to conquer its struggles.

Because of this trip, these youth now have a bigger comprehending of the world as well as the power they each have to modification it for the better.

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And, so, our objective continues!

I want to say thanks to you for assisting make this happen! It takes an entire network of passionate individuals as well as companies to run one of these trips, as well as we wished to celebrate a few of our partners who made this trip such an unforgettable experience for our students:

World Nomads, which contributed all of our travel insurance. understanding that they had us covered for any type of unforeseen circumstances, like lost luggage, provided us such peace of mind.

Selian Hostel in Cartegena for offering trips as well as breakfast for the trainees totally free of charge.

Javier from MYGHT travel, who made the daunting process of booking flights for a group of 20+ a seamless as well as stress-free experience.

Context Travel, which dealt with us to craft unique, immersive experiences (at a discount!) for our students.

Alex Rocha from Experience genuine Cartagena for opening up his neighborhood to us as well as offering us with a deep connection to the fantastic people of Barrio San Francisco.

Bluffworks, one of our newest business partners, which covered the costs of three trainees to take this journey of a lifetime.

Allyson as well as the team from wikiHow, who highlighted us on their platform as well as sponsored one trainee on this trip.

The worldwide TEFL Academy, for contributing 50% of the proceeds from its instruct Abroad film celebration to FLYTE.

Lo & Sons, for matching donations during our wildly successful #GivingTuesday campaign as well as sharing our story with their audience.

Lia from useful Wanderlust, who paid her own method to join the trip as well as caught so numerous amazing pictures as well as videos. She was likewise the mastermind behind FLYTE’s IG stories during the trip! We like exactly how she was able to file the students’ experiencepå ett så autentiskt, kraftfullt såväl som påträngande sätt.

Sist, men definitivt inte minst, många tack vare det otaliga du som bidrog till Flyte. Din generositet genom åren har skickat 70 praktikanter på livsförändrade resor utomlands. Effekten av dessa resor sträcker sig utöver bara dessa ungdomar. Sedan av er kommer vågen av positiv modifiering att krusas med sina stadsdelar såväl som världen i stort. När de tar ledningen förstår jag utan en fråga om att vår framtid är ljus. Säg tack till er alla för att du har gjort en så oändlig inverkan!

När världen utvecklar väggar hjälper vi att riva dem och visa en ny generation att det finns mycket mer som förenar oss än att riva oss isär.

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Boka din resa: logistiska förslag såväl som tricks
Boka din flygning
Hitta en billig flygning genom att använda Skyscanner. Det är min föredragna bläddringsmotor eftersom den söker på webbplatser såväl som flygbolag runt om i världen så att du alltid förstår att ingen sten lämnas omvänd.

Boka ditt boende
Du kan boka ditt vandrarhem med Hostelworld. Om du vill stanna någon annanstans än ett vandrarhem, använd Booking.com eftersom de konsekvent returnerar de mest prisvärda priserna för pensionat och hotell.

Misslyckas inte med att komma ihåg reseförsäkring
Reseförsäkringsskydd kommer att skydda dig mot sjukdom, skada, stöld och avbokningar. Det är omfattande säkerhet i situationen allt går fel. Jag åker aldrig på en resa utan den eftersom jag har varit tvungen att använda den flera gånger tidigare. Mitt föredragna företag som erbjuder den allra bästa tjänsten och värdet är:

SafetyWing (bäst för alla)

Försäkra min resa (för de över 70)

Medjet (för extra evakueringstäckning)

Redo att boka din resa?
Kolla in min resurssida för det allra bästa företaget att använda när du reser. Jag listar alla de jag använder när jag reser. De är de allra bästa i klassen liksom du inte kan gå fel med att använda dem på din resa.

många av min tid som stargazing den natten spenderades ner.

De anger att den allra bästa platsen att se Hongkongs symfoni av ljus är avenyn av stjärnor, som går längs Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade längs Victoria Harbour. Dessa synkroniserade ytterljus samt laserskärmsfunktioner 44 i stadens imponerande byggnader i både Kowloon och Hongkongsidor av hamnen. Gått med med musik, denna spektakulära multimedia show sker varje natt i 10 minuter från 8:00.

Tyvärr var jag sant mot mitt namn, jag var lite sent. Det var över när jag kom dit. dåligt mig.

Inget annat delegerades dock för att gå stargazing. Bara den här gången är stjärnorna etsade på strängen i strandpromenaden. Liksom Hollywood Walk of Fame, hyllar avenyn av stjärnor de exceptionella medlemmarna i stadens produktens produktionsindustri. Spridt i hela strandpromenaden finns massor av fem-spetsiga stjärnor som bär namnen på de ljusaste filmprofessionella.

Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade utvecklades 1982 av den nya världsgruppen, men avenyn av stjärnor erkändes den 27 april 2004. Det var ett HKD40 miljoner jobb som introducerades med mycket glitter, gick till av de viktigaste namnen i industrin. Vem får ha sina namn inbäddade på dessa stjärnor är utvalda av Hong Kong Film Awards Association Ltd.

Avenyn av stjärnor som handlar med Victoria Harbour
En filmrulle, en av de många filmrelaterade produkterna på strandpromenaden
Att ange att jag var glad över att gå ner i vattnet är en kriminell underdrift. Jag var extatisk! Liksom en ungare som försöker fånga en eldfluga, följde jag pinlamporna som markerade golvet i bläddra av stjärnorna och filmstjärnor som jag kanske kan känna igen. Jag kom ihåg en god vän av mig som tog ett foto av namnen samt handutskrifter av människor som ingår i Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece Chungking avslöjar såväl som valde att göra detsamma. Förutom min all-time föredragna orientaliska film är i humör för kärlek, med att starta Tony Leung och Maggie Cheung.

Följ lamporna!
De primära stjärnorna i humöret för liknande – Maggie Cheung samt Tony Leung, liksom direktör Wong Kar Wai. (Botten bild av Ayn Dimaya)
En scen från humör för kärlek
Här är de andra orientaliska superstjärnorna jag upptäckte.

Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-Fat, Andy Lau
Men deras stjärnor skenade ingen ljusare än den magnetiska statyn på den bortre änden av strandpromenaden. Bruce Lee, Hongkongs legendariska filmskådespelare såväl som kampsport, visar på sin signaturposition. Det var runt den här statyn som jag upptäckte den mest betydande svampen av turister, som alla ville ha en bild som tagits bredvid den.

Den legendariska Bruce Lee!
Jag tittade upp såväl som försökte upptäcka en äkta stjärna, men deras lysare blev svimmade av distriktets majestätiska skyline. Stjärnor kan vara på semester den natten, men jag var i ett utmärkt företag. Resor kan vara min största passion, men film är min allra första kärlek. Förutom den här platsen kände sig mycket mer charmig än det är mest sannolikt.

Hur man kommer till Avenue of Stars: Ta tåget till East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station samt utnyttja Exit J. Härifrån är det bara 3 minuters promenad. Det borde vara till vänster. Om du kommer från Nathan Road nära Tsim Sha Tsui-stationen, kan du gå med gågatan till östra Tsim Sha Tsui Station. Bara följa de indikationer som leder till Exit J såväl som du kommer att bli bra. Mycket mer omfattande riktningar här.

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