What to do and see in San Andres and Providencia Department, San Andres and Providencia Department: The Best Things to do

May 28, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Discover the best top things to do in San Andres and Providencia Department, Colombia including Crab Cay-Cayo Cangrejo, Johnny Cay, La Piscinita, Cayo Bolivar, Cayo Rocoso, Playa de San Luis, Playa de Spratt Bight, West View, Cayo Acuario, Bahia Cocoplum.
Restaurants in San Andres and Providencia Department

1. Crab Cay-Cayo Cangrejo

Providencia Island Colombia
Excellent
86%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 999 reviews

Crab Cay-Cayo Cangrejo

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. Johnny Cay

San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
51%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,804 reviews

Johnny Cay

Reviewed By mapisaba - San Francisco, United States

Beautiful place to go. Water is a little aggressive so it is important to follow instructions (stay within the swimming area). The water is absolutely beautiful and very warm. There were lockers to keep the belongings. Food was also fabulous (fried red snapper was the best of all 4 fish).

3. La Piscinita

San Andres, San Andres Island Colombia +57 8 5124212 http://viajasanandres.com/sitios-turisticos/la-piscinita/
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,850 reviews

La Piscinita

Reviewed By 63oliverb - Bogota, Colombia

An amazing little natural swimming spot with beautiful tropical fish and a great experience for couples and family’s .... on entry you receive some bread for the fish which drives them crazy...... swim and photograph to your hearts content!! It’s about 4000 cop to enter.... worth every cent/peso

4. Cayo Bolivar

San Andres, San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
74%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,891 reviews

Cayo Bolivar

5. Cayo Rocoso

San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,085 reviews

Cayo Rocoso

Reviewed By I9617QLharryh - Jacksonville Beach, United States

Wade out to this little island in crystal clear water and sugar white sand - takes about 15 minutes and then reward yourself with an ice cold beer, rum drink, or tasty Coco Loco !

6. Playa de San Luis

Playa de San Luis, San Andres, San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
49%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,377 reviews

Playa de San Luis

Reviewed By Nicorr88 - Cali, Colombia

The san luis beach is a bit more off the grid than the main beaches since its on the other side of the island so you can get a bit more privacy here. The beaches are always white and the water has different tones of blue. This place is great for picture taking and getting into the water.

7. Playa de Spratt Bight

in front of the hotel Decameron El Isleno, San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 894 reviews

Playa de Spratt Bight

Reviewed By tikibartobe

Very nice beach with shaded cabanas and near bathrooms. Right off the boardwalk. Close to restaurants.

8. West View

Avenida 01, Oeste, San Andres Island Colombia http://viajasanandres.com/sitios-turisticos/west-view/
Excellent
58%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,565 reviews

West View

Reviewed By Krumiro - London, United Kingdom

This was a new discovery from this visit in San Andres. For just 5000 pesos you get access to a tramp and slide where you will fall from over 3 meter into the sea. There you can literally feed loads of fishes from your hands while you swim. Great!

9. Cayo Acuario

San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,787 reviews

Cayo Acuario

Reviewed By 981mariajoseh

San Andrés is a Colombian island in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Nicaragua. It is known for coral reefs and reggae music. The last 3 years I went on January 1th month with my family and this year I went on January 3th to January 8th with all my family we were like 20 people. I stayed in a hotel called, San Luis Village, near to a famous restaurant called Francesca. The sea is very beautiful, for example one day we stayed in the hotel, the next day we went to de aquarium, open sea, swimming, diving, and in the night we went shopping and eat at the center. The next day we went around the island, and we get down in the places we want. There are more activities that can be done for example swimming with fishes, going to the natural pool, diving up to 50 meters, and if you go with friends you can go one day on a yacht in the open sea and find a floating bar called Ibiza to have a very cool party on your yacht. I like San Andres beaucse of all the activities that we can do, because I have already done them all, because of the sea, restaurants, and the people.

10. Bahia Cocoplum

San Andres Island Colombia
Excellent
59%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Bahia Cocoplum

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