SAN ANDRÉS, COLOMBIA

To 700 kilometers from the Colombian continental coast is the island of San Andrés, a little paradise where the influences of English, Spanish,and pirates were mixed to create a rich culture that is moved for the sound of reggae. this is a perfect place to enjoy the beach, to practice water sports, diving and to do ecotourism.

When the plane began to approach our destination, I knew the reason about why San Andrés is known as the Sea of the 7 colors. I had had the opportunity to fly another places in the Caribbean, but the aerial view of this Colombian island is awsome.

When we was landing, we saw a bright sunshine, it was a indication a good start of the trip.

This island have 65,000 people that  subsist mainly by fishing and tourism, has a century mix of cultures, since 1510 belonged to Spain, Panama, Guatemala, Nicaragua, was taken by English and Dutch people, until finally in 1822 passed to belong to Colombia.

The beach have many turistic places and you can go to beautiful places like:

Piscinita

Piscinita, a small natural pool surrounded by a wall of coral rock, where for a dollar you can do snorkel and see many fish that roam there.

la Cueva del Pirata Morgan

The legend says that in this place hid the treasures of the pirated most famous and feared in the area.

Johnny Cay: beautiful and peaceful place

After fifteen minutes in a boat, you can arrive to this place, a famous island because have wonderful beaches, the natives know to prepare a delicious coco loco and delicious cocktails.

Johnny Cay is a detination for sun, beach and music. The beach is perfect for walk around the island, also in some areas you can see exotic coral formations.

El Hoyo Soplador

At the southern end of the island, "el hoyo soplador", a hole that is far of the beach, and according with the touristic guide , "sprout enormous and impressive columns of water" when the tide is high. The truth is that we did not see anything so extraordinary.

Dance

After an afternoon in the beach and after you go the shopping, the night arrive to fill of music and dance the enviroment.

Anual Events:
April: The Festival of green Moon brings together the diferent musical expressions of the region; The Crab Festival
May: International Triathlon
November: The Coconut Carnival