Day 14: Güemes to Santander – 11.69 miles (18.81 km)

Today was a relatively short walking day, but not without its challenges. Our route took us along freeways, city streets, and eventually the beach, before we boarded a ferry into Santander. The weather has started heating up again—temperatures hovered in the 90s with heavy humidity, making the beach stretch particularly grueling.

Walking on sand in hiking boots is far from ideal, but going barefoot isn’t much better. The friction can aggravate blisters or irritate already tender skin. To make matters worse, the beaches here lack the shade of coconut palms or tropical trees like those in Cancun. There’s no escape from the sun, just open sand and relentless heat.