{"id":189,"date":"2011-04-07T20:16:04","date_gmt":"2011-04-08T01:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2011-04-07T20:16:04","modified_gmt":"2011-04-08T01:16:04","slug":"providencia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2011\/04\/providencia\/","title":{"rendered":"Providencia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colombia boasts many islands off its shores, but there are two that stand out in terms of tourism infrastructure and their natural beauty. The most popular island is San Andres<\/a>, but if you\u2019re looking for your own slice of heaven on earth, we reckon Providencia could be the island to look out for.<\/p>\n

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Providencia sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Providencia is a mountainous island that can be reached by plane or boats from San Andres. Like San Andres, it boasts some of the most beautiful beaches you\u2019re likely to come across in the Caribbean but, unlike its bigger brother, Providencia doesn\u2019t host a wealth of hotels and resorts to accommodate travelers. Instead, it\u2019s a quiet island that feels as though it\u2019s been relatively untouched by urbanism. You\u2019re sure to find great accommodation options in Providencia, but it\u2019ll feel much more like your own adventure \u2013 a definite traveler\u2019s haven.<\/p>\n

As well as relaxing on the white sands and dipping into the turquoise waters, you can participate in many sports on the island. Scuba diving is particularly popular, owing to the spectacular coral reefs that surround Providencia. You can also visit the island\u2019s Old Town which, as the name suggests, is the oldest settlement in Providencia.<\/p>\n

A peculiarity of the island that might surprise visitors is that the locals actually speak a Creole English (in fact, islanders call it Old Providence) , meaning you won\u2019t have to worry about leaving that Spanish phrase book at the top of your luggage \u2013 although if you want to practice, Spanish is widely spoken too.<\/p>\n

A visit to Providencia is a captivating, remarkable experience. It\u2019s the kind of place travelers dream about, but as always in Colombia<\/a>, you can make it a reality. If you want to visit the island of Providencia then be sure to check out the fully-customizable tours available with See Colombia Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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