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San Andrés is one of the two principal islands of San Andrés and Providencia. It is located 200 Kilometres east of Nicaragua. San Andres and Providence belong to Colombia and are located in Colombian waters.

San Andrés is a tourist destination but not as slick and modern as others in the Caribbean. The island specializes in all-inclusive budget vacations that cater towards Colombian tourists. Outside of the downtown area there is a rural feeling, with small houses close to the main circle road, small sidewalks with some areas without any sidewalks at all, and many people hanging out on the streets, even at night. The people are extremely friendly and generally speaking the island is safe.

The sea surrounding the area is known by Colombians as the "Mar de siete colores" (seven-coloured sea), due to the variations of depth. To fully appreciate this, it is needed to go to the highest place in the island, around 70 meters high. Any locals will give directions to that precise spot, which is a normal stop for the island tours.

The neighboring island of Providencia, accessible by flights or a 2.5 hour boat journey, is less developed and more peaceful.


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      There are flights from Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla and Providencia. Avianca, Lan Colombia, Copa Colombia and VivaColombia operate the domestic flights.

      From the airport you can fly to San Jose de Costa Rica (Avianca) and Panama City (Copa Airlines), as well as charter flights from Canada (via Air Transat).

      Colombian customs need to be cleared upon arrival to the island. Check with your local travel agency to see what documents you need to travel to Colombia. For many passengers, a tourist card has to be presented on arrival. Airlines flying to San Andrés sell them on the counter for the official price of 25 USD.

      If arriving from outside Colombia, exchange currency at the airport, the rates are similar as downtown if not better. Any foreign exchange in Colombia is very formal and a passport is required and a big official receipt handed with the passport details on it, before returning local currency.
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      Hire a golf buggy or a scooter. Golf Buggies can cost around $100000pesos ($50US) a full day. Police does not let Golf buggies pass towards the south side of the island (away from downtown) after a certain time... usually 4pm.

      Use public transportation. It is very convenient, safe and cheap. Ask about the times though, busses may not go around the island (or outside downtown) after a certain hour of the evening.

      Take taxis. They will take you anywhere. You can also talk a taxi driver to pick you up other days and move you around. They are very friendly.

      Be careful with the motorcycles! Most of the locals move around in them, and besides the noise they make, they appear everywhere at relatively high speeds.
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      The beaches are very nice. All are open to the public, but the hotels outside of the downtown area have direct access to a number of them.
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      San Andres is a tax free zone - so prices are often cheaper than on the Colombian mainland. There's lots of shops in the town centre, many of which specialize in perfumes.

      You can purchase alcoholic beverages at very competitive prices; bargain as much as possible, you may cross the street and find the same object cheaper. Check the bottles for rust around the cap, some bottles may have come by ship and may have spent many days in humid containers/warehouses.

      Clothing is very cheap too and you can find famous brands as well as good quality local clothing. Beware of counterfeit merchandise, shop only in reputable stores and boutiques. Ask for warranty (in written).

      Do not purchase marine souvenirs (artifacts and handcrafts made of coral). Commercialization of these products contribute to the deforestation of the marine ecosystem.

      you can visit the san andres native village, and the morgan cave and know more abouth the history, culture, language and a lot of information in this 2 theme parks you can see a preview in the page www.7colorstours.com
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      Most travellers to San Andres have meal plans included with their hotel packages. The variety and quality of the food varies with the hotel choice, but it is in general acceptable. Downtown in San Andres there are plenty of restaurant that serve what they call "almuerzo ejecutivo" (Executive Lunch) or "corrientazo" (short circuit) which is the local term for an economic lunch which may include soup, meat/fish, rice, vegetables, etc. There are also many street spots that sell smaller snacks like "arepas" (thick tortillas) and other local fast foods.

      Native cuisine is found downtown, though many foreign travelers enjoy typical islander cuisine found around the "El Cove" bay and San Luis, where the typical dish of the island can be enjoyed: RONDON, which is a soup of Crab, Fish, PigTail, Plantain, Potato, BreadFruit, etc.

      Outside of downtown there are small shops selling everything from produce to beer and liquour. Ask at the hotel desk for the nearest one.

      Tap water in San Andres is not suited for consumption. It comes from wells and/or desalinization stations.
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      Tap water on the island is not suitable for human consumption; it comes from wells and/or desalinization stations.

      Alcoholic beverages are sold to adults (18 years of age) and are found everywhere around the island; they are very cheap so feel free to bargain and ask around in several shops. Check the caps though, some bottles may have stayed long periods in humid containers and warehouses and develop rust. Beware of counterfeit liquors by purchasing from a reputable store.

      Try Coconut Water, or local beverages served in conocut shells: Cocofresa, Cocoloco...
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      Various large all inclusive chain hotels can be found.

      The largest chain is Decameron, with 6 hotels and a beach club: Marazul, MaryLand, SanLuis, Aquarium, Los Delfines, El Isleño.

      Other hotels are:

      Sol Caribe centro,
      Sol Caribe campo,
      Lord Pierre,
      Bahia Sardina,
      Casa Dorada,
      Casa Blanca,
      Cocoplum,
      El Dorado,
      Tiuna,
      Toné,
      Sunrise,
      Sunset,
      Calipso

      For more information visit your local travel agency to see what packages are available.

      You can also rent apartments for as cheap as $130000 pesos a night ($70US). Search for them online, there are plenty.

      Nearby [wiki=0dfa66b3ddbd10ffe349b031913bdc52]Providencia[/wiki] Island also has a variety of relaxing accommodation options, including the highly regarded boutique luxury hotel Deep Blue

      *A portfolio of handpicked homes and apartments that include concierge service and full guest support. Recently awarded Top Villa Provider by Condé Nast Traveler.
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      Travel onwards, by plane or boat, to neighbouring [wiki=0dfa66b3ddbd10ffe349b031913bdc52]Providencia[/wiki].

      Get a boat tour to visit small uninhabited islands near by such as Cayo Bolivar, located a couple hours by boat from San Andres. This is usually a full day trip.
    • filter_dramaStay safe
      While things on the island are generally much safer than most mainland Colombian cities, there are still things to watch out for. The neighbourhood adjacent to the airport is unsafe when dark. Armed robberies, while not as frequent as in mainland Colombia, DO occur, and often around the airport at night. The local police claim that a mugging occurs about once a week. Tourists are nearly always targeted as opposed to locals, usually when dark, and on the stretch of road leading to the downtown area from the airport. While it may be a very short walk to your hotel from the airport, if you arrive at night it is highly recommended to take a taxi (and visa versa).

      If touts on the island begin to annoy you with constant solicitations, always be courteous and polite and they will usually leave you alone. Aggressive behaviour will beget aggressive behaviour in turn.

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