Saint Andrew, Caribbean island with coral reefs in Colombia
San Andrés extends over 22 square miles in the western Caribbean Sea, featuring white sand beaches and clear waters suitable for underwater activities.
The island's first recorded settlements began in the 17th century with British colonists from Barbados, who established agricultural communities and trading posts.
The population of 70,000 residents communicates in Spanish, English, and San Andrés-Providencia Creole, maintaining traditions from British-Caribbean and Latin American heritage.
Visitors can reach the island through daily flights from major Colombian cities and must pay an entry fee of 127,000 Colombian pesos at the airport.
The surrounding Seaflower Biosphere Reserve protects numerous marine species and contains extensive coral formations across 10% of the Caribbean Sea.
Elevation above the sea: 84 m
GPS coordinates: 12.58333,-81.70000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01
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