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Best beaches in San Andrés: How to get there to visit them and schedules

San Andrés is an island in Colombia famous for its sea of 7 colors, originated by the coral reef that surrounds it and also makes it have enchanted paradisiacal beaches.
By Enrique Ceballos D

@enriqueceballosd

When visiting the island you will find small keys around, beautiful white sand beaches, aquariums and natural pools, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and a unique Caribbean culture in this area of Colombia, there is much to discover, so here I recommend the best beaches to meet on your trip to the island.

  1. Sardina Bay Beach

This is the main beach of the island, it is located in the entire city center between the Decameron and Portofino hotels, and there is a pedestrian path where you can find restaurants and commercial stores. This beach is one of the most beautiful, it is familiar, that is why it is one of the most crowded. The recommendation is that when they get in they wear shoes for the sea because many urchins can hurt them.

  1. Rocky cay beaches

It is a beach that has a rocky key in front and can be accessed by walking due to the low depth that the waters reach. The recommendation is that they can be calm for their elements since there is a Lockers service for a value of 7,000 Colombian pesos, about 2 dollars.

  1. San Luis Beaches

If you want a beach with privacy and where you can relax, it is 15 minutes from Rocky Cay. The recommendation is to go to Bahía Sonora, which is a beach within the beaches of San Luis. It is far from the center but you can also find restaurants, snorkel rentals, and coco loco.

  1. Cocoplum Bay

It is also part of the San Luis beach, it is a beautiful beach with white sand, turquoise waters, and huge coconut palms. The recommendation is that they enjoy water sports and get to know the sunken ship, so they will realize how the coral reef protects the island.

  1. Johnny Cay Island

It is a small key that is located 5 minutes from San Andrés and has one of the best beaches in Colombia along with a crystalline blue sea. When they go, the recommendation is that they enjoy their local gastronomy since there are several restaurants, they must order lunch a few hours in advance, there is a locker service and they must try Coco Loco. The boat ride costs $30,000, the entrance to the island $5,000, and the return is always at 3 in the afternoon.

  1. Haynes Cay Aquarium or Beaches

The aquarium is a beautiful key less than half an hour from San Andrés, which is highly recommended to visit. It is surrounded by a coral reef where you can swim with fish of different colors, bring your snorkel because although you can rent it at the aquarium, they are often not available or are not as good, there are also lockers to leave your belongings while you swim.

  1. The Little Pool or "La piscinita"

One of the recommended activities to do in San Andrés is to go to the little pool. It is a natural pool with crystal clear waters, there is a slide that slides into the sea and a springboard of about 10 meters. Its waters are calm and shallow, admission costs 5,000 Colombian pesos, about $2, and bring your snorkel as well.

I hope this guide has been useful to you, that you enjoy your trip to this beautiful destination and finally, I recommend you allocate at least two days to get to know them all.

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