'''San Andres and Providencia''' (in Spanish: ''San Andres y Providencia)'' is one of the departments of Colombia. It consists of an archipelago of islands about 775 km (480 miles) north of Colombia and 220 km (140 miles) from the coast of Nicaragua.

Islands

  • Providencia
  • San Andres
  • Cities

  • San Andres - the capital
  • Other destinations

    Understand

    The main language spoken is Spanish, but many speak English as well. The actual natives from the island speak "patua", which is a mix of English, Spanish, and French.

    Talk

    Get in

    Daily flights serve various Colombian cities (Medellin, Cali and Bogota) to San Andres. All flights to Providencia are originated in San Andres.

    Direct flights also depart from San Jose, Costa Rica and Panama City, Panama to San Andres.

    Get around

    Bus is the main form of transportation on the island. It is cheap and convenient. Most buses connect the main city of San Andres with other parts of the island. Also there are many places to rent everything from cars, to motorcycles, to bikes.

    See

    Itineraries

    Do

    Scuba Diving is amazing here, as is snorkeling. There are many places that offer jet skis, kayaks, wind surfing, kite surfing, horseback riding, submarine tours and many other options. There are also many people that come here mainly for the great duty free shopping and cheaper electronics.

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay safe

    San Andres is very unsafe, at all times of the day. There has been reports of pick pocketing incidents, occuring in the heaiver populated areas. Also murders per captia has risen with the amount of tourist traveling. Stay with a group of people of all times. Use street smarts. Try to stay wth a guide or local that knows the place. (not recommend to travel to unless have too)

    Get out