San Andrés is an island in the Colombian region of San Andrés y Providencia.
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| San Andrés | ||
| Department | San Andrés y Providencia | |
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| Residents | 75.000 | |
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background
This is the main island and the seat of administration. San Andrés is 12 km long and 3 km wide, with an area of 26 km². In the center of the island there is a small lake: Big Pond. The main town in the north of the island bears the same name as the whole island, but is only called “El Centro” by the locals. La Loma is a smaller village in the center of the island, where the descendants of the indigenous people live. The Baptist Church, built in 1847, is on the main street.
The town of San Luis on the east coast has a beautiful white sand beach and some tourism.
The hill “La Loma” is around 120 m high. From there you can see the whole island. The 30 km long main road leads around the island.
In 2000 the island was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
There are some uninhabited small islands nearby. Cayo Johnny (also Cayo Sucre or Johnny Cay) northeast of the northern tip of German Point or Punta Norte. In 2001 the island was converted into a nature park. So-called beach cedars prevent the erosion of the shoreline. You can go snorkeling or diving there.
Haynes Cay is about the same distance off the east coast. It is an island made of coral limestone with palm trees. There is a restaurant on the island, but you can also grill yourself.
Cotton Cay is less than 1 km south of the town of San Andrés.
history
Columbus is said to have discovered the island on his fourth voyage. Dutch people are said to have been there at the end of the 16th century. From 1627, British settlers came to the island, Scots of Protestant faith who had first sailed to Barbados. But there were also settlers from Wales and Holland. Some sailed on from San Andrés to Providencia. From 1633, African slaves were brought here via Jamaica.
Spain was only able to occupy the archipelago for a short time. Between 1740 and 1787 it was wholly owned by the British. In 1792 there was a royal decree by which Guatemala made claims to the islands. The Catholic faith was introduced and a church was built.
In November 1802, the islanders demanded that they be subordinate to the Viceroy of New Granada and no longer be ruled by Guatemala. This happened in 1810. In the same year island administrators were installed on San Andrés and Providenciales.
In July 1818, Simón Bolivar's troops conquered the archipelago, which became part of Colombia from 1822.
Flora and fauna
94 species of birds have been counted on the islands. There are over 273 marine animals that inhabit the mangrove swamps and reefs, fish and coral species. San André is completely surrounded by reefs.
- Mangroves - There are 12 mangrove areas on both islands. There you can find red, black and white mangroves, habitat of sea birds, lizards, crabs and mussels.
beaches
- North end
- Rocky Cay
- Cocoplum
- Sound Bay
- Johnny Cay
- Acuario
getting there
By plane
- 1 Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport (Sesquicentenario International Airport, IATA: ADZ), San Andrés. Tel.: 57 8 512-5397, 57 8 512-7316.
Runway 06/24, 7808 x 148 feet (2380 x 46 m), paved runway. The airport is served by the airlines Avianca, Intercontinental, AeroRepublica and Caribbean Airways. Flights go to Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Costa Rica (San Jose) and Providencia.
Airlines
- Aires. Tel.: 57 8 512-0749.
- Avianca, Avenida Colón. Tel.: 57 8 512-3212.
- Avianca, Airfield. Tel.: 57 8 512-3216.
By boat
- Catamaran, Avenida Newball. Tel.: 57 8 512-5124, Fax: 57 8 512-5003. There are no boat connections from the islands to the mainland. A 30-seater catamaran operates between Providencia and San Andrés. Travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Departures Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from San Andrés, return trips from Providencia the same day in the afternoon.
mobility
- The island has a well-developed network of paved roads. The 30 km long main road leads around the island.
- Taxi from the airport to San Luis location costs 10,000 COP
- Mega Taxi, 24 hours phone 512-2222
- Buses run approximately every 15 minutes between San Andros Town and San Luis, fare 1,200 COP
- Golf cart rental (golf buggy), rental price 40 US $ for 24 hours
- Moped rental US $ 20 for 24 hours
- The "tourist train" - a tractor with a trailer - runs on the island.
- There is the possibility to be driven around with boats in the coastal waters.
landlord
- Danilo Ranta Car, Avenida Newball, across from Sunrise Beach. Tel.: 57 8 512-8203.
- Marina Renta Car, Vacation Beach. Mobile: 57 310 325-1972, 57 316 245-6649.
- Millenium Renta Car, Avenida Colombia, Zona Rosa. Tel.: 57 8 512-3114.
- Renta Car Esmeralda, Avenida Colombia, Zona Rosa. Tel.: 57 8 512-8116.
- Renta Car Vacation, Avenida Newball, Hotel Sunrise. Tel.: 57 8 512-6230.
Tourist Attractions
- Morgan's Cave. One of the great tourist destinations. The famous pirate Henry Morgan is said to have hidden his treasure in the cave. You can visit the cave, right next to it there is a mini museum.
- Sea aquarium
- Casa Museo Isleña. The small island museum.
- Bautista de la Loma church
activities
- Island tour by car / minibus 15,000 COP / € 6 per person
- Island tour in the "tourist train", 4 hours, 15,000 COP / 6 €
- Drive to Haynes Cay Island 10,000 COP / € 3.50
- Drive to Johnny Cay Island 10,000 COP / € 3.50
- Evening cruise with Captain Morgan's Galleon, 2 hours, departure around 4 pm, COP 15,000 / € 6.50; Children 10,000 COP / € 3.50
- Party cruise with Captain Morgan's Galleon, with cocktails and live music, approx. 2 hours, departure around 8.30 p.m., 30,000 COP / € 13.00; Children 21,000 COP / € 7.50
- Riding, 2 hours, daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., 60,000 COP / € 21
- Horse races take place on Saturdays, they are held on the racetrack even if there are only two horses on site.
- Cockfighting is more important on the island than football is in England.
Marinas
- Tonino's Marina, Avenida Colombia, at Casa de la Cultura. Tel.: 57 8 512-2639, 57 8 512-0710.
Diving
- Caribe Azul Dive Center, Carrera El Radar, Pepper Hill Road, Hotel Caribe Azul. Tel.: 57 8 513-0079, Mobile: 57 300 278-5432.
- Dairo Snorkeling & Ecotourism Center, Edificio Villa del Mar. Tel.: 57 8 512-7534, Mobile: 57 8 315 724-5384.
- Divers team, Hotel Aquarium Super Decameron, Avenida Colombia 1-19. Tel.: 57 8 512-6923, Mobile: 57 315 770-1285.
shop
- La Riviera. The La Riviera chain has several shops on the island. Designer clothing, photo supplies, cosmetics, jewelry, sunglasses, duty-free shopping.
- Cesar Palacio Santos, in La Loma. Local wine.
- Gourmet shop, Avenida Atlantico. General goods.
- La Parfumeria, Avenida Provedencia and Colón. Tel.: 57 8 512-4171.
- Parfumeria Perry Ellis, Avenida Colón and Providencia. Tel.: 57 8 512-4002. And 7 other shops across the island.
- Parfumeria Scuda, Avenida Duarete Blum 2-30 corner of Avenida Colón. Tel.: 57 8 512-7938.
- San Andres Plaza Joyeria, Centro Comercial New Point Plaza. Mobile: 57 313 484-8941.
- Super Jacky, La Nueva Marca de la Beleza, Avenida Las Americas 3A-53. Tel.: 57 8 512-1314.
kitchen
Rondon is a soup made from pieces of fish, pork tails and breadfruit.
Other dishes include all kinds of fried fish, crab, crayfish, and lobster.
Restaurants in San Andrés Town
- Aquariua, Avenida Peatonal, Bahia Sardina / Hotel Tone. Tel.: 57 8 512-5933.
- Chino Morgan, Avenida Rock Hole. Tel.: 57 8 512-4096. Open: Mon - Sat 10.30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 6 p.m. - 9.30 p.m., Sun 10.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
- Fisherman Place, Avenida Colombia. Tel.: 57 8 512-2774.
- Gelateria Da Matilde, Avenida Colombia. Tel.: 57 8 522-2117.
- La Fonda Antioquena, Avenida Colombia 1. Tel.: 57 8 512-4185.
- Miss Celia O'Neill Taste, Avenida Colombia. Mobile: 57 316 690-0074.
- Morgan Chickens, Avenida 20 de Julio 3-85. Tel.: 57 8 512-7622.
- Mr. Panino, Avenida Providencia 2-47. Tel.: 57 8 512-0549.
- Niko's Restaurante y Bar, Avenida Colombia 1-93. Tel.: 57 8 512-7535.
- Pizza Buona, Avenida 20 de Julio 1-55, next to Hollywood cinema. Tel.: 57 8 513-1283.
- Pollo Kikiriki, Avenida 20 de Julio and Duarte Blum. Tel.: 57 8 512-6448.
Restaurants in San Luis and south
- Coral View, Mount Carrington km 17, San Luis. Tel.: 57 8 513-0073.
- El Paraiso, San Luis Beach, Sound Bay. Tel.: 57 8 513-3881.
- Pearl Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Ginnie Bay, San Luis. Mobile: 57 316 453-8983. Open: 10 a.m. - 4 a.m.
- Restaurante Punta Sur, Carretera Circunvalar km 15.8, southern tip. Tel.: 57 8 513-0003. Fish restaurant.
- West View restaurant, Circunvalar km 11, West View. Tel.: 57 8 513-0341.
nightlife
- Blue deep, Sunrise Beach Hotel, Avenida Newball, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-3977. Price: Entry 15,000 COP - of which 10,000 COP is a consumption voucher.
- Casa de la Cultura, Avenida Newball, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-3405.
- Éxtasis, Hotel Sol Caribe, Avenida Colón, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-3043.
- Kiss me, Avenida Colombia, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-9551.
- La Bodega, Avenida Colombia, San Andres Town.
- La KY, Avenida Colombia No I-30, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-7779.
- Mundo Marino, Centro Commercial, New Point Plaza, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-1749.
- Sailors Bar, Club Nautíco, Avenida Newball, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-3022, Fax: 57 8 512-1666.
- Wet, Avenida Colombia, San Andres Town. Tel.: 57 8 512-3287.
- Confetis, Mar Azul Hotel, San Luis. Tel.: 57 8 513-2678.
accommodation
- Decameron Boutique Los Delfines, Avenida Colombia 1B-86. Tel.: 57 8 512-4083, Fax: 57 8 512-4013. 36 rooms, restaurant, 2 bars, pool, beach. All-inclusive facility, daytime animation and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★★.
- Decameron El Isleňo, Avenida Colombia No 5-117. Tel.: 57 8 512-3990, Fax: 57 8 512-4426. 42 rooms and 7 cabanas, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, pool, beach. The hotel will be renovated in 2011! All-inclusive facility, daytime entertainment and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★.
- Decameron Maryland, Avenida Colombia No 14-64. Tel.: 57 8 513-1818, Fax: 57 8 513-1818. Restaurant, 3 bars, pool, children's pool, boutique, diving school, beach. All-inclusive facility, daytime animation and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★.
- Decameron San Luis, Carretera San Luis, Sound Bay 20-47. Tel.: 57 8 513-0333, Fax: 57 8 513-0295. 233 rooms, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, 3 pools, boutique, disco, tennis court, beach. All-inclusive facility, daytime animation and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★.
- Great Decameron Aquarium, Avenida Colombia 1-19. Tel.: 57 8 512-9030. 297 rooms, 6 restaurants, 2 bars, pool, children's pool, boutique, disco, wellness center, by the sea. All-inclusive facility, daytime animation and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★.
- Great Decameron Marazul, Carretera San Luis 30-45. Tel.: 57 8 513-2678, Fax: 57 8 513-2597. 118 rooms and 10 suites, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, pool, children's pool, disco confetti, fitness room, tennis court, beach. All-inclusive facility, daytime animation and evening shows, guests can eat in any hotel in the group (24 hours in advance).Characteristic: ★★★★.
- Hotel Casablanca, Avenida Colombia 3-59, Sprat Bight. Tel.: 57 8 512-4115, Fax: 57 8 512-6127. 39 rooms and 11 bungalows, 2 restaurants, cafeteria. Bookings Germany Tourism Schiegg, Kreuzweg 26, 87645 Schwangau, http://latein Amerika.de.Characteristic: ★★★.
- Hotel Sol Caribe, Harmony Hill. Tel.: 57 8 512-8800, Fax: 57 8 512-3034. 218 rooms, restaurants, bars, pool, boutique, discotheque, mini golf course, tennis court, hotel's own beach "Club Caribe Playa". hotel http://solarhoteles.com. Bookings Germany Tourism Schiegg, Kreuzweg 26, 87645 Schwangau, http://latein Amerika.de.Characteristic: ★★★.
- Sunrise Beach Hotel, Avenida Francisco Newball 4-169. Tel.: 57 8 512-3977, Fax: 57 8 512-3825. 170 rooms and suites, Henriette Restaurant, Paradise Restaurant, Las Gaviotas Bar by the pool, lobby (piano) bar - open daily; Monday to Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. live music, Melon Kiss Disco Bar, pool, Blue Deep Disco - 2 dance floors - holds 800 people, fitness center, tennis court, 6 conference rooms, diving school, beach. Bookings Germany Tourism Schiegg, Kreuzweg 26, 87645 Schwangau, http://latein Amerika.de.Characteristic: ★★★.
- Hotel Tiuna, Avenida Colombia 4-31. Tel.: 57 8 512-3235, Fax: 57 8 512-3478. 172 rooms and suites, Pelicanos Restaurant, Veleros Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Pool, Coco's Disco, cinema with 120 seats. Location: right on the sandy beach.
- Sol Caribe Campo Hotel, Avenida Harmony Hall Hill 5-86, San Luis. Tel.: 57 8 513-3184, Fax: 57 8 513-3196.
- Hotel Arena Blanca, Calle 2 I-51, Punta Hansa. Tel.: 57 8 513-1199, Fax: 57 8 513-1198. 66 rooms and 6 suites, restaurant, terrace cafe, bar, pool, wellness center.
- Hotel Bahia Sardina, Avenida Colombia 5A-29. Tel.: 57 8 512-3587, Fax: 57 8 512-4363. 32 rooms, restaurant, pool bar, pool, sandy beach.
- Hotel Portobelo, Avenida La Playa 5a-69, Toné Beach, right on the beach. Tel.: 57 8 512-7008, Fax: 57 8 512-5105. 30 rooms.
- Hotel Portobelo Plaza, Avenida Peatonal, second row to the beach. Tel.: 57 8 512-7008, Fax: 57 8 512-5105. 48 rooms and 12 suites, pool.
- Hotel Portobelo Junior, Avenida La Playa 4-111, right on the beach. Tel.: 57 8 512-7008, Fax: 57 8 512-5105. 35 rooms, in the three Portobelo Hotels there are 4 restaurants to choose from.
- Cocoplum Hotel, Carretera San Luis 43-39. Tel.: 57 8 513-2421, Fax: 57 8 513-2087. 24 rooms and 18 suites, Cocobeach restaurant, terrace bar, pool, beach.
- Casa Harb Hotel, Avenida Circunvalar km 2, La Rocosa. Tel.: 57 8 512-6348, Fax: 57 8 512-6348. 5 suites, restaurant, bar, pool.
- Hotel Lord Pierre, Avenida Colombia 1B-106. Tel.: 57 8 512-7541, Fax: 57 8 512-5666. 49 rooms and 12 suites, restaurant, bar, pool, souvenir shop, Banda Dive Shop, PADI Tachschule.
- Hotel Las Americas, Avenida Las Americas. Tel.: 57 8 512-7323, Fax: 57 8 512-3870. 26 rooms and 16 apartments.
- Hotel Calypso Beach, Avenida Duarte Blue. Tel.: 57 8 512-3558, Fax: 57 8 512-3852. 78 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool.
health
hospital
- Timothy Britton Hospital, Sarie Bay next to Hotel Decameron Mary Land.
Pharmacies
- CJ's Drug Store, Barker Hill, La Loma. Mobile: 57 315 310-1802.
- El Manantial drugstore, Avenida 20 de Julio 1A-126. Tel.: 57 8 512-0548.
- Drugstore El Socorro, Avenida 20 de Julio 4-21. Tel.: 57 8 512-4638.
- Juventud drugstore, Tr2 corner of Avenida Los Americas 2-107. Tel.: 57 8 512-3640.
- La Salud Islena drugstore, Avenida Colón 3-28 opposite Hotel Palacé. Tel.: 57 8 512-5798, 57 8 512-5603.
- Farma Center, Avenida 20 de Julio 4-39. Tel.: 57 8 512-3074. Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
optician
- Centro Optico Del Caribe, Avenida 20 de Julio 3-173. Mobile: 57 317 658-9080.
- Ocean Optique, Avenida Costa Rica Esquina. Tel.: 57 8 512-5579.
- Vision Caez, C.C. San Andres, Avenida Costa Rica 1-41. Tel.: 57 8 512-1969.
Practical advice
Banks
- Bana GraRio, Avenida Los Libertadores 3A-21. Tel.: 57 8 513-1179. Open: Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Banco Bbva, Avenida Las Americas 1C-63. Tel.: 57 8 512-2418. Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. 2 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
- Banco Popular, Avenida Las Americas 2A-69. Tel.: 57 8 512-3621. Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m., 2 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
information
police
- Police station. Tel.: 57 8 512-3850 (Police emergency number 123), Fax: 57 8 512-5969.
trips
Travel agencies, tours
- Aviature, Avenida Las Americas 1C-93. Tel.: 57 8 512-7312.
- Gema Tours, Avenida Prov. 1-47 L-106 Edif. New point. Tel.: 57 8 512-8666.
- Islatur L'Alianxa, Avenida Newball 4B-12L, Edif. Bahia Fragata. Tel.: 57 8 512-3358.
- Mario Tours, Coral Club L-14. Tel.: 57 8 512-2247.
- Morgan Tours, Avenida Colombia Bajos, Lord Pierre Hotel. Tel.: 57 8 512-7671.
- Norbi Tours, Cr 1B 1-121 L-2 Punta Hansa. Tel.: 57 8 512-2203.
- Over Gematours, Centro Comercial New Point, New Point Mall. Tel.: 57 8 512-8666.
- Over Receptour, Sector Swamp Ground Cra. 9a 10-156, airfield. Tel.: 57 8 512-8855.
- Turismo Suarez Osorio, Avenida Newball, Bajos Sunrise Hotel. Tel.: 57 8 512-8296.
- Viajes Portofino, Avenida La Playa and Avenida 20 de Julio Esquina. Tel.: 57 8 512-2773, 57 8 512-2210.
- Viajes y Turismo Suarez Osorio, Avenida Newball, Sunrise Beach L-119. Tel.: 57 8 512-8296.
