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Isla de San Andres and Providencia

I'm going to visit Isla de San Andres in the late December. From what I read, San Luis seems to be a lovely village and I'm thinking about staying there a couple of days before heading for Providencia. I also intend to spend the New Year in one of the mentioned islands.

I'd love to hear your experience, ideas and recommendations.

Thanks!!

By mangomira on Sep 25, 2008, 07:37 in Friendly Talkzone.

ozgringo says on Sep 25, 2008, 07:48:

San Luis is a bit out of town, (which might be a good thing for you), on a very nice beach. I was in San Andres last month and had a great time. We stayed at The Decameron Aquarium which was great, and very handy to town for shopping or tours. I haven't been to Providencia, but from what I have heard it is a lot nicer, a lot less crowded and no urban ghettos like San Andres.

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pavo says on Sep 25, 2008, 10:12:

I went to Providencia 15 years ago and really like it. Not sure how much it has changed but it was very secluded with mininal tourists back then. Great beaches, mediocre food and very peaceful.

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Buongone says on Sep 25, 2008, 16:10:

Go to the Blow Hole, and have the black crab.Excellent. It's on the road around the island. It is where when the waves come on shore, the water shots up through this channel. Some dudes have a little cantina there. Their wives cook the black crab. They also have excellent lobster. Try one of the freshly made coco-locos. sweet !!

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