Whoever visits Providencia will have the privilege of admiring green hills and traditional Caribbean wooden houses painted in bright colors by kind, easygoing islanders who will make the stays of visitors a special experience.
Providencia and Santa Catalina Islands (Spanish: Providencia y Santa Catalina Islas) is a municipality of the department of Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina in insular Colombian region, on the northern coast of Providencia Island as well as several uninhabited cayes to the North and East) had a population of 5,011 at the 2007 official estimates, and receives just 15,000 visitors per year. The island is one of Colombia‘s top scuba diving destinations, with a 32 km long barrier reef protecting the Eastern coast of the island.
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Santa Catalina island was the base of the pirate Henry Morgan for several years and some of its treasures are said to be buried in the mountains of this Island…
Freshwater bay (Bahía Aguadulce) Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
In Freshwater bay (Bahía Aguadulce) you’ll find the majority of hotels and restaurants on the island and it is recognized as the main tourist area of Providencia. Its beach is approximately 150 meters long…
Lovers’ Bridge – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
Lovers’ bridges are found in many parts of the world: Güell Park in Barcelona, Canal du Vasse in France, Dnieper River in Kiev, and River Seine in Paris (Pont Marie), among them. And there is also a Lovers’ Bridge in the Colombian Caribbean…
Morgan’s Head – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
Morgan’s Head in Providencia and Santa Catalina Island is a geological rock that emerged from the depths thousands of years ago to which they gave the name of Morgan Head, in honor to the PIRATA HENRY MORGAN, English corsair…
Old Providence Mcbean Lagoon National Natural – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
Old Providence Mcbean Lagoon National Natural protects the best preserved mangrove on the archipelago. In addition to the McBean Lagoon there is also Ironwood Hill. which is 150 meters above sea level, and the Tres Hermanos (three brothers), and…
The Peak Forestry Reserve – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
The Peak Forestry Reserve is one of the most representative areas of dry forests in the archipelago. The majority of fresh-water for Providencia comes from here. To get here you can start your journey…
Manchineel Bay – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
Manchineel Beach (Playa de Manzanillo) is located in the southeast part of the island, and approximately 300 meters long, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in Providencia. To get there you must either walk or go by golf cart…
Southeast Bay (Bahía Suroeste) – Providencia and Santa Catalina Travel Providencia Tourist Attractions Providencia Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
Southeast Bay (Bahía Suroeste) is the longest beach in Providencia. Here, in the southern area of the bay, there are various restaurants, as well as hotels. Towards the north, there is a beautiful nature area, surrounded by palm trees…
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