San Andres is one of the most touristic islands of the Colombian territory. It is one of the islands that make up the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, being the only island department in the country. This area of the country is known as the tourist paradise to which every foreigner visits on his coming to Colombia.

HOW TO GET TO SAN ANDRES?

The island of San Andres is located 775 kilometers off the Colombian coast to the northwest. As it is an island the arrival to this place is only by air, so to get to San Andres the best way is to take a flight to the island which has an airport ten minutes away from the city center.

GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN SAN ANDRES

San Andrés has a temperature of 25°C to 29°C and although it is high, the frequent winds make the atmosphere feel a little cooler. San Andres has a warm climate, so it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing for this climate, lightweight clothing in light colors. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen or suntan lotion and insect repellent. Regarding footwear, you should include flip-flops or sandals or some type of footwear that you can wear at sea to avoid cuts with the coral and rocky surfaces that are part of the ecosystem and that also allow you to walk on the hot sand.

ATTRACTIONS IN SAN ANDRÉS

San Andres is an island paradise where you will be able to enjoy the wonderful colorful waters, the charming landscapes and the affection of the Sanadresanos who will always be willing to help you. San Andres is a tourist attraction in Colombia, because thanks to the diversity of activities offered by the island the visitor will not have time for boredom. Tourism is the main economic activity on the island, so there are a variety of plans and places designed for the visitor to know and spend their holidays. You can also enjoy the different beaches, cays, swimming pools that this beautiful tourist destination has.

San Andres over time has received different cultures such as English and French, so it should not be strange to hear the San Andrés speaking in English or French, in fact, the language that many speak is Creole, which is a mixture of Elizabethan English, Spanish and African expressions.

WHAT TO DO IN SAN ANDRÉS?

If you are visiting San Andres and do not know what activities you can do on this paradise island, we will show you only a few of the many options you can enjoy on your trip.

Clearly you should delight in the fresh sea water of the beaches of San Andres, beaches like Spratt Bay which is the busiest beach, with more trade and the largest, being so commercial it will be very easy to find hotels, bars or restaurants nearby without the need for long walks.

San Luis Beach or Sound Bay although it is not so big is a favorite for wave lovers who expect to surf or body ride. Around this beach also has a variety of restaurants and is located just 20 minutes from downtown.


Morgan’s Cave

Rocky Cay beach is like a “children’s beach”, as it is small and its waters are not deep, but it is undoubtedly a very nice and welcoming place.

And finally, Johnny Cay beach is one of the best beaches in San Andrés, it is a key that is in front of the downtown beach, to get there you must use the boat services offered by the island. The Johnny Cay Regional Park is one of the biggest attractions of San Andres, there you can enjoy natural pools, a beautiful aquarium that shows the variety of marine life that the island has and sunbathing in a quiet environment.

In addition to all these wonders, it is said that the famous Pirate Morgan kept his treasures in the San Andrés lands, more precisely in a cave which today is one of the most visited attractions of the island and although the alleged treasures have never been found, the inhabitants of the island say that perhaps when the fresh water dries, these treasures will be known.

Obviously in your visit to San Andres you will be able to dive, do face painting and different nautical activities.

GASTRONOMY IN SAN ANDRÉS

In your visit to San Andres you should be prepared to find a gastronomic offer without equal, because this region handles all the typical dishes of the Colombian Caribbean that are based on the preparation of fish, crabs, mollusks, shrimp, lobsters and snappers combined with banana, coconut and the famous yam.

You will be able to taste the famous Fish balls, which, as their name indicates, are small balls of any type of fried fish. The rondón is a filet of fish, snail, yucca and yam, pig’s tail and banana cooked with coconut milk and pepper.

HOTELS AND CAMPING AREAS IN SAN ANDRÉS?

This island is one of the most touristic places in the country, so finding a place to stay in San Andres is very easy, there are different options and prices. Below you will find only some of the hundreds of options you can find.

Cli’s Place Posada Nativa is located just 5 minutes walk from Spratt Bight beach on Avenue 20 De Julio # 3-47. This hotel has WiFi and a beautiful garden for guests. Air conditioning in the rooms, private bathroom and TV.

Website: clisplaceposadanativa.com-sandres.com

Telephone: 316 6230348

Summer Breeze Hotel is located two minutes from the beach in Barrio Los Almendros Manzana 2 Casa 12, this hotel has WiFi, terrace, shared kitchen, family and private rooms. The rooms have a private bathroom, desk, dishwasher, television and air conditioning.

Telephone: 3173150074

The Nativa Miss Zelzel Place Inn is located 6 minutes walk from the beach in the Sarie Bay neighborhood. It has private rooms and family apartments. The rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, refrigerator and television. The apartments have a kitchen, private bathroom, television and air conditioning.

Website: www.posadanativamisszelzelplace.com

E-mail: zelzelplace@gmail.com

Phone: 3178869939

On the other hand, if you prefer adventure and plan to spend the nights in your tent, in San Andrés you can also find different places that offer a camping area service:

Camping Villa Verde is a lodge that besides offering rooms, offers a wide camping area surrounded by coconut palms and fruit trees. It is a very quiet and private place, with a bar and shared kitchen for guests, WiFi, bathrooms and laundry. You can also enjoy a fresh open-air swimming pool, electricity service and tent and mattress rental. This lodging is located in Via Tom Hooker, Interior 1 A 24.

Website: www.villaverdehostalsanandres.com

Phone: 315 7700785

COSTS

As the main financial activity of the island of San Andres is tourism, an entrance card is charged to enter the island, which will cost $109,000 until 2018. The tourism card is a payment that tourists must make so that the government of the island has a migratory control and also to generate income that is destined to the island and to social projects of the community.