San Andres - One of my favorite beaches

Due to its strategic location on the continent and incredible natural biodiversity, Colombia offers a wide range of tourist activities and attractions.  You can find all the environments of the tropics such as beaches, plains, glaciers, rainforests, and deserts. There are so many things to do and so many beautiful places to see that it is going to take me a while to describe all them, so stay tuned!

Today, I’d like to briefly describe Colombia’s beach destinations. Colombia’s coast on the Caribbean Sea is 994 miles long; on the Pacific Ocean, the coast measures 807 miles. There are more than 300 beaches that offer a great variety of attractions. Some of them offer all kind of tourist services; others are almost virgin. Below are just few samples of the beaches you can enjoy in Colombia.

San Andres island

The islands of San Andres, Providence and St. Catherine, Bolivar and Albuqueque islets, Cotton, Haynes, Johnny, Serrana, Serranilla, Quitasueno, Rocky, and Crab cays and Alicia and Bajo Nuevo sand banks conform the archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina. This archipelago is located 480 miles northwest from the Colombian Caribbean Coast and has been identified by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. Its beaches are well known for its seven-color Sea and exotic coral formations.

It is the perfect beach for diving, horseback riding, parasailing, wind surfing, water-sports, and ecotourism. People enjoy transparent water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, duty-free shopping, and a selection of full-amenity accommodations.