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Colombian island in the Caribbean
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San Andrés is one of the main islands of the archipelago that also includes Providencia and Santa Catalina. Although the archipelago belongs to Colombia, it is geographically much closer to Nicaragua than to the Colombian mainland. 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.
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Wonderful beach near a little island. You can reach the little island walking!
Beach good for kids. Protected by a little coral reef with small "ponds" great for children or relaxing.
Not a beach, but a snorkeling point. Entrance: COP$3000 (April 2014).
Not a beach, but a snorkeling point. Entrance: COP$2000 (April 2014).
There are non-stop flights from Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, Panama City, and Miami, as well as charter flights from Canada (via Air Transat).
Read in the guideRent a golf buggy or a scooter. Golf buggies can cost around COP$100,000 a full day. The police do not let golf buggies pass towards the south side of the island (away from downtown) after a certain time, usually 4PM.
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