San Andrés Sights

  1. Cueva de Morgan

    This is the cave where Welsh pirate Henry Morgan is said to have buried some of his treasure. The cave is 120m long, but it's filled with water, so you see only its mouth. You can't enter the cave and there's not much to see here anyway, yet the magic of alleged riches draws in plenty of tourists.

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  2. El Pico

    The hike to the top of 360m-high (1181ft) El Pico (the Tip) is the most popular trail in Providencia and takes you deep into the island's hilly interior. The path starts at Casabaja and takes about three hours to return. Ask directions or hire a local guide. The mountainous interior contains plenty of wildlife, including colorful lizards.

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  3. Hoyo Soplador

    At the southern tip of the island, the Hoyo Soplador is a small geyser where sea water spouts into the air (up to 20m at times) through a natural hole in the coral rock. This phenomenon occurs only at certain times, when the winds and tide are right. An international surf contest is held nearby in January.

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  4. Johnny Cay

    This is a small coral islet about 1.5km north of San Andrés Town. It is covered with coconut groves and surrounded by a lovely, white-sand beach. The sunbathing is good, but be careful swimming here as there are dangerous currents. The island is a popular picnic spot and at times it can fill up far beyond capacity. Food is available. Boats to Johnny Cay leave from the main San Andrés Town beach. The last boat back is at .

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  5. La Loma

    This small town, in the inner part of the island, is one of the most traditional places here. It is noted for its Baptist church, the first established on the island (in 1847). In 1896, the church was largely rebuilt in pine brought from Alabama.

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  7. Parque Nacional McBean Lagoon

    This marine national park, declared in 1995, preserves a coastal mangrove system as well as an off-shore belt including the islets of Cayo Cangrejo and Cayo Tres Hermanos. Amble along an 800m-long (2625ft) eco path, which helps you identify different species of mangroves and the fauna that inhabits them.

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  8. San Luis

    Located on the island's east coast, San Luis still boasts white-sand beaches and some fine traditional wooden houses. The sea here is good for snorkeling, though it can be a little rough. San Luis has no center and is really just a 3km string of houses along the coast, but there are some tourist facilities and some travelers are discovering it as a quiet alternative to San Andrés Town.

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