The Island San Andres Colombia a spectacular place

The Island San Andres 

San Andres Island, also known as San Andrés Island, is the largest of the islands that form part of the San Andrés Archipelago, Providencia and Santa Catalina, with a total area of 26 km², and Colombia currently dominates the island. , forming part of the only insular department in the country. Although Nicaragua, the physically closest nation to this island, also claimed sovereignty over it and the adjacent islands, the International Court of Justice ruled Colombia's total sovereignty over the archipelago on November 19, 2012
San Andrés is crossed from south to north by a small mountainous area whose maximum height is found in Cerro La Loma, about 85 ms high.

CLIMATE:


⧭ The climate of the island is warm, oscillating between 26 ° C and 29 ° C where two summer and winter seasons predominate. The winds help a little to relieve the heat, blowing generally from the east, and when there are storms in the Caribbean the winds blow strongly from the northeast. In general during the year the rains are defined by a dry season and another rainy season.

TRANSPORTATION:


⧭To reach the tranquil oasis of Providencia Island, you will have to fly to the neighboring Colombian island called San Andrés. Copa, Avianca and Lan offer direct flights to San Andres Colombia from Colombian cities such as Bogotá, Cali, Cartagena, Medellín and Pereira, as well as from Costa Rica. Additionally Copa offers direct flights from Panama City to the island of San Andres, these flights can be booked directly with airlines (through its website), with your travel agency or alternatively on well-known internet sites such as Despegar. com, Travelocity.com and Expedia.com.



SPORT ACTIVITY AND ALTRACTION

⧭Sailing sports such as Sunfish, Katesurf and Windsurf are practiced and taught in the breeze months: December, January, February and mid-year.
The Jet ski, is another sporting possibility. Cycling and athletics and horseback riding are an excellent alternative to mix the enjoyment of intact nature through roads, trails, trails and tracks.Beach volleyball is also practiced on different beaches of San Andrés.
The natives practice basketball and baseball. They are also fans of horse racing, which they organize on the Elsy Bar road, south of the island.

Cove Bay

It is one of the best places to dive in San Andres Island and is located in the west of the island. It is surrounded by an area of forests that are owned by the Colombian National Navy. In this bay you will find several restaurants where typical dishes of the region are offered

Sardine Bay

It is the main beach of San Andres Island and is located along the Spratt Way pedestrian path, where the hotel zone of this destination is located. The beach stands out for its fine white sand, palm trees and for the beautiful variety of tones of the sea.

Diving in San Andres Island

Having a barrier reef of almost 33 kilometers long and one of the largest in the world, the sites for diving in San Andrés are many and of incomparable beauty. The best places to dive in San Andrés are Providencia Island and Santa Catalina because they are surrounded by coral formations between ocean walls, canals and underwater canyons. They stand out: Table Rock, Blue Hole, Valley of the Sponges, Planchón, Piedra de la Tortuga, Cantil de Santa Catalina, Tres Casitas and the Right and Left Channels.

Southwest Bay

The main attraction of this bay are its beaches, its relaxed atmosphere and the restaurants that serve succulent seafood. The South West Bay is located on Providence Island.

Cayo Bolívar

It is located 25 kilometers southwest of San Andres Island. The key is uninhabited, it is a virgin environment where there are no services and where you can enjoy the beach, as well as the beautiful coral formation that counts. Access is only by boat.

Cave of the Pirate Morgan

Meet the cave where according to a legend of the island, the Pirate Morganescondió a treasure that has not yet been found. In the surroundings you will discover other interesting attractions such as the replica of a pirate ship, the Coco Museum and the Pirate Museum.

The aquarium

It is a great place to snorkel and swim quietly, since its depth is only one meter, making it a perfect alternative to go with family, especially if you take children. It is also known as Rose Cay and multicolored fish abound.

The Blower Hole

It is located in the southern part of San Andres Island. In this cavity happens a phenomenon that resembles a source, which is produced by waves that collide with coral reefs, and through underground tunnels, the water is expelled with great pressure..

Beaches of San Luis

They are southeast of the island and are less crowded beaches, but of unparalleled beauty, such as Sound Bay and Cocoplum Bay, ideal for swimming in its crystal clear waters. In this area there are several restaurants that serve delicious typical food.

Rocky Cay

Do not miss the opportunity to swim in the clear and peaceful beaches of this Cayo de San Andres Island, as the sea is shallow. Next to Rocky Cay there is a ship that has been stranded for more than 30 years.

West View

It is a great place to swim although it does not have a beach, you can reach this natural pool through stairs or a slide. West View is perfect for snorkeling and admiring the abundance of fish.

Spratt Way Footpath

This pedestrian promenade is the pier of the city, measuring 1800 m long and borders the beach of Spratt Bright. Start from the vicinity of the airport and ends at the main hotel zone. Undertake an entertaining hike while watching the landscape and the Johnny Cay islet.

Island House Museum

In this museum of San Andres Island there is information about the culture and customs of the inhabitants of this area and the region of the Colombian Caribbean. You will also appreciate folkloric dances and taste typical dishes of the local cuisine.

Emmanuel Baptist Church

It was the first church erected in San Andres Island and dates from 1847. The materials used for its construction were brought from the United States, from the state of Alabama. The architecture of the church combines with the tropical environment and is located in La Loma, the highest part of the island.

Coral Palace

This site is the seat of government and its main attraction is its design that reflects the typical architecture of the island. It is distinguished by its facade and decoration with fish, tropical plants and fountains.

The Hill

If you want to admire a fascinating panoramic view of San Andres Island, visit La Loma, the oldest neighborhood on the island and the highest point of this coastal city. From here you will contemplate the beauty of the sea with its diverse colors and the typical traditional architecture of the houses of this island of the Colombian Caribbean.

Laguna Big Pond

This lagoon is also known as La Loma lagoon, and you can venture on a pleasant walk or take a mountain bike ride while you contemplate the variety of fauna that inhabits the area, such as iguanas, turtles, birds, crocodiles and many more animals.

Old Point Mangrove Regional Park

This sanctuary of flora and fauna is in the eastern part of this destination, in the bays of Hooker and Haynes. It is an excellent option to live with nature because you can enjoy the observation of a variety of endemic birds, as well as various animals among which iguanas, crabs, lizards, mussels and many more, that inhabit the mangroves of this natural site

Botanical Garden

It comprises an area of eight hectares, of which six are considered as nature reserves, and where a great variety of flora of the region is preserved, ideal to be appreciated during your visit to San Andrés Isla

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Providence Island

It is 90 kilometers north of San Andres Island. Here you can visit the Old Providence McBean Lagoon Natural National Park, where there is a protected coral reef, mangroves and a lagoon, as well as Cayo Cangrejo and Cayo Tres Hermanos.

Other natural attractions of Providence Island are Manzanillo Beach, South West Bay and Aguadulce Bay, the latter being considered the most tourist area of the island, since that is where most hotels and restaurants are concentrated.

Old Providence National Park McBean Lagoon is located on Providence Island, 90 km from San Andres Island and is part of the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve. It includes a 32 km coral reef and a hill known as Iron Wood Hill. In this natural park you can snorkel, snorkel, go hiking and enjoy bird watching.

Santa Catalina Island

It has only 1 km² of extension and is located just in front of the Providencia Island, separated by the narrow Aury Channel. You can visit it to visit the Puente de los Enamorados and take a walk to the Cabeza Morgan, a rock formation that looks like a human profile. You should also cool off on its quiet beaches

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The Head of Morgan

It is a rock formation simulating a profile. It was called like that, to remember Henry Morgan, a pirate who sailed the waters of San Andres Island and the Caribbean Sea during the seventeenth century. It is located on Santa Ca Island

FOOD:


⧭ Fish and seafood are common in the island's cuisine, with recipes that include seafood, prawns, crabs and snapper. The main accompaniments are rice with coconut, patacón, yucca, yam, breadfruit and beans.8
Some of the typical dishes of San Andrés are the rondón, the fish meatball, the snail soup and the stewed snail, as well as various preparations with beef and pork.
Among the traditional desserts of the island are the cocada, the coconut ball, sesame candy, and cake of auyama, corn and banana


          





PRICE:

For tourists the price can be varied, like US $ 106 and $ 200



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