Cayo Acuario, Coral cay in San Andres archipelago, Colombia.
Cayo Acuario is a coral cay in the San Andres archipelago with wide sandy beaches that extend several hundred meters into the Caribbean. Small patches of coral reef ring the island and create varied water conditions across the shoreline.
The cay grew from coral deposits over centuries and became important to local fishing communities for daily work and trade. Its location in the archipelago made it a natural meeting point for exchange between different islands during the early settlement period.
The eateries here serve fresh seafood prepared in Caribbean ways, and reggae music is part of the everyday soundscape. This blend of food and music shows how people on these islands have built their own way of living.
You can reach this place by boat from Spratt Bight Beach on San Andres Island, and the trip takes about 10 minutes each way. The shallow waters here mean conditions can change with the tides, so checking water conditions before you go helps with planning your visit.
What makes this place special is the natural walkway created by shallow water between Cayo Acuario and nearby Haynes Cay, letting people cross between both islands on foot when the tide is low. This connection shifts and changes with the water levels, giving visitors a different experience each time they come.
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