What to do in San Andrés?

The island of San Andrés belongs to an archipelago made up of Providencia and Santa Catalina and 15 other unpopulated keys.

In the only island department of Colombia is the third most important coral barrier on the planet, home to at least 170 species of coral and more than 650 species of fish. This ecosystem, Seaflower Biosphere Reserve, was declared by UNESCO.

The warm waters of the Reserve are ideal for swimming or diving and exploring the paradisiacal beaches of San Andrés, enjoying a day on the islands and keys, living incredible experiences, practicing water sports or simply relaxing in the calm waters.

Johnny Cay Regional Park is an islet with white beaches 7 minutes by boat from San Andrés and offers an unparalleled experience in the Caribbean Sea. A small place where one of the important marine and coastal ecosystems are found in the region of fine sand beaches, where palm trees and iguanas abound and where you can find restaurants that serve fish-based dishes and coconut cocktails.

The boats to Johnny Cay, El Acuario and Haynes Cay leave daily from the San Andrés dock and only operate when weather conditions are favorable. Just 300 meters from the hotel you will find the Boat Dock to start your trip to Johnny Cay and the other nearby islands.

One of the essential visits when traveling to San Andrés is without a doubt The Aquarium or Rose Cay. This tourist site in Colombia is the perfect excuse to love life while enjoying a path on soft sand banks in the middle of the immensity of the sea, exploring part of the marine wealth of San Andrés and walking to the neighboring island Haynes Cay.

Here travel agencies offer the manta ray tour, where you can pet these animals, feed them and swim with them. However, this tourism has a negative impact on nature, according to environmentalists around the world, this practice alters the diet and quality of life of the species.

Beaches of San Andrés

San Andrés Island, a Caribbean destination of volcanic origin, enjoys the sea of seven colors and beaches of fine white sand, among which Bengue's Place, Cocoplum Bay, Sound Bay, Spratt Bight and those of Johnny Cay and El Acuario stand out. .

The closest beach to Hotel Samawi is Spratt Bright, the main and most commercial beach on the island of San Andrés. A beach with crystal clear waters accompanied by a pedestrian path almost 2 kilometers long.

This beach is one of the busiest tourist places in Colombia, a small tropical oasis where you can walk under the shade of several coconut trees, pass by restaurants, hotels and duty free stores.

Dive

In San Andrés it is possible to find various options to discover the best of the sea. Some of the activities include courses, dives for certified or amateur divers.

Take advantage of your stay at Samawi Hotel to live the unique experience of diving in the Caribbean Sea accompanied by fish you have never seen.

Local gastronomy

The gastronomy of San Andrés includes extraordinary flavors that permeate the best of the Raizal culture and the exquisite seafood that abounds in the area.

We are 400 meters from La Regatta Restaurant and 300 meters from the pink zone where you will find the best of the gastronomic offerings of San Andrés Island.