Palms and sand
A coral islet.
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A small coral islet covered in coconut palms off the northern tip of San Andrés, ringed by white sand and water in stunning shades of turquoise and blue, part of what islanders call the «sea of seven colours». It is a protected regional nature park. Boats from San Andrés harbour reach it in minutes, and you spend hours on the sand and in palm shade, walking right around the islet in a short time, watching big iguanas and seabirds, and tasting fried fish with coconut rice at the kiosks. San Andrés is home to the Caribbean «Raizal» culture, with its English-based Creole language and reggae and calypso music, which you hear at the islet's little kiosks. Some edges of the islet have strong currents, so swim only in the permitted area. The sun is fierce, so bring reef-safe sunscreen and a hat. Overnight stays are not allowed, so boats return in the afternoon. Every visitor to San Andrés pays a compulsory tourist card of COP 153,000 in 2026, before flying or on arrival.
A coral islet.
Island residents.
Reggae and calypso.
About 1.5 km north of San Andrés town, 10-15 minutes by boat
Yes: every visitor pays a compulsory tourist card of COP 153,000 in 2026, bought before flying or on arrival.