San Andres
Colombia · San Andres and Providencia
San Andres is a coral island in the Caribbean Sea. Politically part of Colombia, and historically tied to the United Kingdom, San Andres and the nearby islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina form part of the department of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina; or The Raizal Islands. San Andres, in the southern group of islands, is the largest island of Colombia. The official languages of the department are Spanish, English, and San Andres–Providencia Creole.
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Things to do in San Andres
- Marmows Full Day Private Boat Tour in San Andreas Islands · 6 h · from $480 · 5.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Combo Jhony Cay, Aquarium, Bay and Mangroves · 7 h · from $15 · 3.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Tour of San Andres Island in Chiva Rumbera · 3 h · from $40 · 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Johnny Kay and Aquarium Natural Full Day semi-private boat · 6 h 30 min · from $47.95 · 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Johnny Cay VIP Tour Haynes Cay Aquarium and Mangroves · 7 h · from $18.41 · 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island · 5 h · from $44.50 · 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
Weather by month in San Andres
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.5°C | 25.2°C | 43 mm |
| Feb | 28.2°C | 25.2°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | 28.5°C | 24.9°C | 10 mm |
| Apr | 29.1°C | 25.3°C | 23 mm |
| May | 29.4°C | 25.6°C | 127 mm |
| Jun | 30°C | 25.9°C | 191 mm |
| Jul | 29.7°C | 25.9°C | 183 mm |
| Aug | 29.6°C | 26.3°C | 169 mm |
| Sep | 29.9°C | 25.8°C | 179 mm |
| Oct | 30.1°C | 26.3°C | 262 mm |
| Nov | 29.7°C | 26.3°C | 243 mm |
| Dec | 29.1°C | 25°C | 91 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- San Andres and Providencia
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 12.58° N, 81.71° W
Near San Andres
- Tortuguero · 299 km away
- Limon · 322 km away
- Puerto Viejo · 345 km away
- Bocas del Toro · 365 km away
- Puerto Lempira · 373 km away
- Cartago · 386 km away
More of Colombia
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Where to stay
In Di House of Reggae Boutique
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9.2/10 · 62 reviews
Summer House Inn San Andres
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Hotel Boutique Casa Hendaus - Adults Only
9.1/10 · 199 reviews
Caribbean Coral
9/10 · 26 reviews
Kristhal Plaza
9/10 · 24 reviews
Hotel Bahia Sardina
8.9/10 · 850 reviews
Nattivo Collection Hotel
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Hotel Las Lunas
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