Wingo extends its Medellín-Curaçao route until December.
In order to maintain and strengthen the connection between Colombia and Curaçao, Wingo has decided to extend its flight service between Medellín's José María Córdova Airport and Curaçao's Hato International Airport until December 13, 2025.
Travelers are amazed by its sun and sand, adventure, nature, and gastronomy. Photo: Alejandro Mercado
This route, which was reactivated in June during the peak holiday season, will maintain its current frequencies on Thursday and Sunday mornings.
"The extension and expansion of this route is a response to the excellent performance it had during the last high season and the high demand from travelers interested in flying between Medellín and Curaçao. We want more and more people to be able to enjoy the Caribbean and Colombia with low prices and reliable operations ," said Jorge Jiménez, Wingo's Vice President of Sales and Planning.
In total, Wingo will provide approximately 1,500 low-cost seats per month to connect Colombia with the Netherlands Antilles during this period.
What to do in this destination? Increasingly, Colombians are choosing various destinations in the Caribbean, from Curaçao to Aruba. Travelers are amazed by the sun and sand, adventure, nature, and gastronomy on offer.
Some recommended activities for visitors are:
- Explore its beaches. Kenepa Grandi, Cas Abao, Mambo Beach, and Porto Marie Beach are just some of the most popular and memorable for tourists.
- Practice water sports. Due to its geographical location, there are ideal places, such as Playa Kalki in Klein Curaçao, to learn more about the underwater world of this Caribbean paradise.
- Visit Willemstad. This tour is a must-see. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tourist attraction stands out for its architecture.
- Disconnect in the middle of nature. In addition to the beaches, there are places like Shete Boka National Park, popular for its caves and rock formations, or the Jan Kok Salt Pans, where you can see flamingos.
- Immerse yourself in its culture. Visiting this destination's museums will undoubtedly bring you closer to its culture, history, and traditions. Some recommendations include the Kura Hulanda Museum or the Curaçao Liquor Factory.
- Try the cuisine. This country's typical cuisine has African, European, and Latin American influences, so you'll find a wide variety of dishes. Some notable options include Keshi Yena (stuffed cheese), Kabritu Stoba (goat stew), and Hallacas (a type of tamale). Guiambo (okra soup) and Pastechi (fried empanada) are also popular.
From Bogotá, there are two airlines that offer direct flights to Curaçao: Wingo and Avianca. Photo: Alejandro Mercado
From Bogotá, in addition to Wingo, there is another airline that offers direct flights to Curaçao: Avianca. If you're lucky, you can find tickets starting at 1,000,000 Colombian pesos round-trip per person.
Copa, on the other hand, also offers options with short stopovers in Panama.
Visiting Willemstad is a must. Photo: Alejandro Mercado
ANGIE RODRÍGUEZ - TRAVEL EDITORIAL - @ANGS0614
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