Location: Providencia Island
Top Things to do in Providencia Island
The 5 Best Things to do Adventurous in Providencia Island, San Andres and Providencia Department
Providencia Island’s nickname: The Sea of Seven Colors. A visit to McBean Lagoon National Natural Park is really all you need for the quintessential island experience. It’s an otherworldly place where mangroves sway over waters that sparkle every shade of blue. Local fishermen will happily take you on an island tour or even to wrangle the day’s catch. Lounge on peaceful white sand beaches or take a romantic stroll across the wooden “Lovers Bridge” that leads to neighboring Santa Catalina island.
Restaurants in Providencia Island
1. Crab Cay-Cayo Cangrejo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 999 reviews
Reviewed By MX213 - Mexico City, Mexico
We were the first ones on the island the day we visited. Not even the cashier was there to charge us admission. As the island is on the east side, it gets the morning sun, which illuminates the myriad colors of the reef and lagoon. It was spectacular — especially since we were solo. The admission is for the full day, so if you do a full day boat tour (as we did) we started and ended the trip there - our boat captain dropped us off around 330 for 1.5 hours of sunbathing on the well-maintained dock steps from the lagoon. It gets popular in the afternoons with kids and locals and the food/beverages were sold out and closed by the time we arrived around 330, so plan accordingly (no water to purchase).
2. The Dive Shop Old Providence
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
We offer safe, high-quality & environmentally responsible diving services around the world’s 3rd largest barrier reef in Providencia Isla / Old Providence. Services & courses include: Nitrox courses & dives; equipment rental & tank filling; Discover Scuba Diving; PADI & NAUI all-level certifications; children courses 8 yrs&up; physically-challenged students & divers welcome. Bauer comp & top gear
3. Sonny Dive Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Diving tours, Diving courses and everything that conserne scuba
4. Felipe Diving Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
5. Sirius Dive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
