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This archipelago in the Caribbean Sea lies about 750km (465mi) northwest of the Colombian mainland and only 230km (140mi) east of Nicaragua. The southern group of islands is clustered around the seahorse-shaped San Andres and 90km (55mi) to the north, mountainous Providence is plopped into the tropical sea. San Andres especially has been affected by a duty-free inspired tourist boom, but the charm and beauty of these islands has been largely retained. |
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San Andrés is a small mountain range, covered with coconut palms which rises to an elevation of 55 meters, crosses San Andrés
running North to South. The western shore is made up of
limestone deposits and white clay covered in part by coral
sand carried in by the waves. The topsoil is thin and of a
dark reddish color with frequent outcroppings of coral rock. |
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The coral formation of San Andres, and particularly the
reefs along the eastern shore, gives the sea an unbelievably
beautiful array of colors.
The easy-going life, friendly atmosphere, adequate (although
not super-cheap) tourist facilities and general safety make the
archipelago a good place to escape from the outside world and a fantastic
tourist getaway. |
