Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina
Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, Caribbean island department in western Caribbean Sea, Colombia
The three main islands of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina form a territory spanning 52 square kilometers in the Caribbean waters.
English Puritans established settlements on Providence Island in 1630, introducing plantation agriculture until Spanish forces gained control in 1641.
The Raizal community maintains their Afro-Caribbean heritage through San Andrés-Providencia Creole language, traditional foods, and religious practices.
Visitors reach the archipelago through flights to San Andrés Airport, followed by ferry services to access Providencia and Santa Catalina islands.
The waters surrounding the archipelago contain the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, protecting 300,000 square kilometers of marine ecosystems.
Location: Colombia
Inception: 1991
Capital city: San Andrés
Elevation above the sea: 37 m
Website: https://www.sanandres.gov.co/
Address: San Andres and Providencia, Colombia
Website: https://sanandres.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 14.38333,-80.28333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
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Playa Cieneguita
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