Make sure you don't miss the “Acuario”, a grouping of cays made up of Haynes Cay and Rose Cay. And you can even wade out through its shallow waters to visit Rocky Cay, a stony outcrop about 200 meters from the shore that is surrounded by rich underwater life. Sheltered by a barrier reef, its serene, crystal-clear waters make it an ideal choice for spending a peaceful day with the little ones in the family. If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, Sound Bay is your place, tucked away in the heart of the area largely inhabited by islanders.Īnother gem of a beach is Cocoplum. This 2-kilometer-plus stretch invites you to relax and catch some rays or sign yourself up for a spot of watersports, such as kitesurfing or jet skiing. Flanked by a promenade full of restaurants, hotels, bars and shops. Nestled between the most gorgeous beaches on the island you'll find Spratt Bright, located in the shopping district of San Andrés. So, whatever you do, you just cannot miss the natural beauty of the islands and their paradise beaches. behold the sea of seven colors! No wonder the Archipelago was chosen as the world's top Sun and Beach destination at the 2014, 20 World Travel Awards. San Andrés' most spectacular feature will reveal itself to you as you're flying in. Photo: Courtesy ProColombia What to do in San Andrés? This cultural mix has left its mark on the music, which features rhythms like reggae, reggaeton, soca, calypso, merengue, vallenato and salsa.
In fact, to this day you're likely to hear the islanders speak Creole, a unique mix of Elizabethan English, Spanish and African dialects.īut, don't worry! San Andrés locals also speak Spanish and English, so you'll have no problem getting around and communicating.
In this tiny paradise English, Spanish, pirate and buccaneer influences blended with the afro-descendent communities to give rise to a broad and wealthy culture. Travelers flock to these paradisiacal islands from all over the world in search of perfect sunsets, white beaches and towering palm trees that sway in the breeze and, coupled with the carefree smiles of the local islanders, make this destination one of the best places to spend a tropical vacation. The reserve site is not just the islands and its outlying cays it also takes in 10% of the Caribbean Sea, covering an expanse of over 300 thousand square kilometers. This group of islands, located about 230 kilometers east of mainland Central America and 750 kilometers north of mainland Colombia, was declared a UNESCO world biosphere site in the year 2000, the "Seaflower Biosphere Reserve". to name but a few of the charms of the islands of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, located in the Colombian Caribbean.
Almost forty scuba diving sites, one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, a blue sea that's also green and even purple, people brimming with friendliness.
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