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San Andres: The seven-colored Sea
The archipelago of San Andrés y Providencia is located 700 kilometers from the continental coast of Colombia. These are islands of corsairs and buccaneers, with excellent services and attractions that may be enjoyed to the rhythm of reggae. San Andrés has large white-sanded beaches and facilities for water sports. Its attractions can be discovered under the guidance of kind, friendly islanders. Providencia is a seductive destination with ever green hills and a large coral barrier.

Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the island is perfect for relaxing on the beach.

Charming San Andrés is an oasis of pleasure. The island offers nautical sports in a turquoise-colored sea, an animated night life, the advantages of shopping in a free port, and the placidness of strolling on its beaches.

Providencia, also known as Old Providence, possesses so many landscapes of extraordinary beauty within its seventeen square kilometers that it is considered an unequalled eco-tourist destination. A visit to the neighboring island of Santa Catalina complements the trip to Old Providence. On this island, the silence is disturbed only by the hubbub of the birds and the sound of the waves striking the rocks, among them the famous Morgan’s Head.

Climate
The archipelago is located in the inter-tropical zone. The average temperature is 27.4º C and ranges between 33° C and 17º C. Dry periods are from February to April and from July to September. East winds predominate, although the weather is influenced mainly by the trade winds.

Location
The islands are part of the Caribbean region and are located to the northwest of continental Colombia, 800 kilometers from Cartagena and 290 kilometers from Nicaragua, at 12 and 16° latitude north and 78 and 82° west of Greenwich.

San Andrés: The main island
English and Dutch corsairs, pirates, and adventurers, their ships laden with slaves, arrived on this Caribbean island and discovered a colorful paradise. Legends about them are still told by their descendants, who over time created a culture of their own. Present-day islanders are cheerful, and love to sing and dance to the rhythms of reggae, zouk, and calypso. They are deeply proud of the generous nature of the inhabitants of insular Colombia.

Lodging
Options for lodging include hotels, inns, cottages, hostels, suites, and luxury lodgings. Total offer is over 7,000 beds. Hotels offer a wide variety of plans and services, from all-inclusive to simple.

Nightlife
Enjoy Caribbean music – salsa, merengue, calypso, reggae, zouk, and reggaeton — in several nightclubs on the island. Some hotels have discos, bars, live shows, and even dancing lessons.

Feasts
National Holidays: July 20 and August 7
September: Green Moon Festival
October: Religious Choir festival; Día de la Raza (day of the race); Ethnic Roots International Theater Festival.
November: Anniversary Feasts, Coconut Pageant, San Andrés patron feasts, and the Tub & Horse Jawbone Festival

Tourist Attractions

• Spratt Bight Beach
• Morgan’s Cave
• The Cove
• The Blowing Hole
• San Luis
• Big Pond
• La Loma