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Re: Bogota / Galapagos / Carthagena

by jackns 09 May 2012

Much depends on what you enjoy. For fantastic snorkeling, diving, calm, clear waters and beautiful beaches I would suggest San Andrés…
RE: san andres and providencia

by joellem88 04 April 2012

Providencia! I stayed in a cheap hotel on Santa Catalina (small island joined to Providencia by a bridge). Hotel was basic but rooms…
RE: san andres and providencia

by sanandresislander 13 March 2012

I third Old Providence. better diving (Clearer water more fish much cleaner much much less tourists) . 95% speak English. Very very low…
Re: One week to speer: Gorgona or San Andres?

by northernlites 25 February 2012

Hi, I can't tell you anything about Gorgona, but I just spent some time in San Andres and Providencia. I wouldn't call San Andres all…
Malaria - Leticia, San Andres, Providencia

by joellem88 15 December 2011

Hello, I'm heading to Leticia this week and was wondering if I need to take Malaria tablets? I have Malerone with me but I'd rather not…
Re: San Andres/Providencia

by emptypocket 24 September 2011

Hi Olga, there are many possibilities to find cheap prices in San Andres Island during the period of your stay in San Andres and Providen…
RE: Atacama-Titicaca: via Arequipa (+Colca Canyon) or via S. de Uyuni(+La Paz)?

by ToadofToadHall 19 July 2011

San Andres and Providencia are popular resorts for Colombians.
Re: off the "gringo trail"

by deadbeats77 07 July 2011

DRS-10 - Wow. You really seem to have some horrible luck. I think the last thing I'll do when I come to Colombia is hook up with you…
Re: La Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) - Advice for Anyone Looking to Go

by dizzym 09 May 2011

Hi there With 2 weeks and the Ciudad Perdida trek, I'd recommend staying as much as possible on the Caribbean coast: Cartagena …
RE: San Andres and Providencia

by sanandresislander 26 February 2011

If its a calm day take the catamaran. Much cheaper. Several little hotels all around the Island. When you get off the ferry walk about…
San Andres and Providencia

by realeasygoing 22 February 2011

Looking to travel to Semana Santa for San Andres and Providencia. I am going there mostly to dive. What dive shops and hotels would…
RE: where to laze on a white sand beach sipping cocktails in early September?

by existentialism101 04 February 2011

Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean. Just what you are looking for. Or, if you want something for the nose, San Andres and Providencia,…
RE: San Andres vs. Providence for Diving

by Londinense 29 December 2010

I was there a month ago and was quite upset by the amount of algae on the reefs in both locations, plus the lion fish. This seems to be…
RE: Fast cat between San Andres and Providencia

by Londinense 19 September 2010

The fast cat is supposed to take 2 hours, but I have been told it is unreliable. This web site has details, with a phone number: http://www…
Re: Fast cat between San Andres and Providencia

by catalinanunez 18 September 2010

Hi. Unless things have changed considerably in the past 6 months, the boat trip is cheaper ($25usd) but unreliable and long. It could…
Fast cat between San Andres and Providencia

by Counting_Coup 17 September 2010

Hi Has anyone recently used the fast cat service between the two islands? Is it significantly cheaper than the flight? Also if someone…
RE: 9 travel days in Colombia

by CheersTerry 24 June 2010

I think flying all the way to San Andres and Providencia for only a few days in the middle of such a short holiday is a complete waste…
Re: Relaxed non-tourist beach for swimming in

by pablo7691 20 February 2010

Hi Think also that maybe San Andres and Providencia may suit you better, good swimming and lovely beeches. If go well outside the…
Coming Soon! Direct Flights-Fort Lauderdale to San Andres!

by harrychorpita 13 December 2009

[Coming Soon!|http://colombiareports.com/travel-in-colombia/93-caribbean/7311-new-direct-flight-to-connect-san-andres-islands-to-florida.htm…
RE: Culture & Diving

by deepdown 15 August 2009

Hello, the only area where could be hurricans are San Andres and Providencia, rest of the country no problem. For a complete list of…
RE: snokeling columbia

by mcguinnessdave 23 April 2009

Providencia is amazingly beautiful and gets very few tourists and the snorkelling and diving is phenominal. The people are extremely…
RE: Colombia+

by fefoylu 04 December 2008

As I wrote to somebody on the forum... the best place for outdoor activities is Departamento de Santander region. Over there you can…
San Andres and Providencia

by vanbuy 23 November 2008

I am in Cartegena right now, and am trying to go to the islands, and am finding ridiculously high prices--over u s 400.00 just to san…
Diving Caribbean Coast Ven Col

by sakigake 04 November 2008

Hola buceadores, The plan is to travel along the coast from Caracas to Cartagena for 3 weeks Starting Sun, 9th Nov. Can anybody please…
San Andres Providencia

by vanbuy 01 November 2008

Hi, Any thoughts about San Andres and Providencia? I want to spend about a week or a bit more on a beach, am not interested in clubs,…