Colombia · Archipelago · Insular Caribbean
What to see and do in San Andrés
Sea of colors and Raizal culture.
An island to enjoy beaches, get to know the flavors and rhythms of the archipelago and get closer to its seascape. The Raizal culture is also part of the trip.
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What to visit in San Andrés
- Spratt Bight
- Sound Bay
- Cocoplum
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PLACES AND EXPERIENCES
What to do in San Andrés
beach
Spratt Bight Beach
A beach next to the commercial sector of San Andrés and its promenade facing the sea.
Activities for your visit
- Walk along the coastal promenade.
- Explore the kitchen offering in the sector.
Tips for this place
- Agree on prices before renting equipment or services.
- Check local conditions before water activities.
Spratt Bight is an urban beach beside the pedestrian promenade. Use open access points and check sea conditions; rentals, food and drink, and water activities are arranged with each provider.
Reference sources and location
Orientative point of the beach area.
Reference coordinates: 12.58706, -81.6985958.
OpenStreetMap Spratt Bight · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
nature
Johnny Cay
A key near San Andrés to discover Caribbean landscape and island flavors.
Activities for your visit
- Walk through the enabled sectors of the key.
- Try local cuisine and observe the sea.
Tips for this place
- Confirm access, navigation and return before contracting.
- Respect the fauna and leave the coral fragments in their place.
Arrange your outward and return boat trips and CORALINA admission ticket with an authorized provider; confirm capacity and opening before booking. CORALINA’s ticket purchase procedure is for registered companies and does not make an individual visitor reservation.
Reference sources and location
Key reference; does not indicate boarding dock.
Reference coordinates: 12.5993119, -81.6899372.
OpenStreetMap · Johnny Cay · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
beach
Cocoplum Beach
A stretch of coast in the San Luis sector to stop and enjoy the landscape.
Activities for your visit
- Walk along the beach.
- Dedicate time to photographs and resting in front of the sea.
Tips for this place
- Check local conditions before entering the water.
- Confirm prices if you rent services on the beach.
See the San Luis beaches information page to locate Cocoplum Bay. Walking along the beach and using hotel, restaurant or rental services have different conditions; agree on any service before using it.
Reference sources and location
Orientative point of the beach area.
Reference coordinates: 12.5424817, -81.7063676.
OpenStreetMap · Cocoplum · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF
4-day itinerary in San Andrés
- Day 1
Get there and slow down
Get to know the surroundings of Spratt Bight and spend time walking along the sea.
- Day 2
another coast
Arrange an outing to Sound Bay to explore another atmosphere of the island.
- Day 3
seascape
Choose a nature experience with a local operator based on the conditions of the day.
- Day 4
Island flavors
Combine a visit to Cocoplum with music, local cuisine and free time.
Tips for visiting San Andrés
- In addition to hotels, you can explore native inns to get closer to local life and culture.
- Check the forecast and sea conditions before organizing nautical activities.
LOCAL FLAVORS
What to eat in San Andrés
The cuisine also tells the landscape: a tray paisa in Antioquia, a high altitude soup or the flavors of the Caribbean.
San Andrés · Raizal tradition
Rondón
Coconut milk soup with fish, tubers and green banana. A taste of island culinary tradition.
Reference: Colombia Travel
Sources to prepare your visit
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