How much does it cost to go to San Andrés?
112,500 COP per person
As of January 2020, the entry tax (fee) to visit San Andres Island as a foreigner is 112,500 COP per person which needs to be paid at the airport prior to departure.
How many days should I spend in San Andrés Colombia?
5-7 days
San Andrés is a possible long weekend getaway from mainland Colombia. However, most opt to stay 5-7 days. Week-long all-inclusive plans are popular.
Is San Andrés Colombia worth visiting?
San Andres is a must-visit Caribbean island. It has everything you’re looking for in an island destination: palm trees, white-sand beaches, crystal clear water, great weather and little islands surrounding it. On this island, you can find yourself amongst beautiful nature unlike anywhere else!
Is it safe to travel to San Andrés Colombia?
Despite being politically Colombian, San Andrés is a peaceful and safe place to go. It seems to be far away from all the problems that terrorize beautiful Colombia. It has poor areas indeed, but crime is not something to worry about. In fact, the island doesn’t look like mainland Colombia at all.
Is San Andres Colombia open to tourists?
Note: non-Colombian visitors to San Andres must buy a tourist card before boarding their flight to the island. This is essentially an entry tax that can be paid at the airport. The current cost is 112,500 pesos ($30). Hold onto the tourist card until you return to the mainland.
Can you drink the water in San Andres?
Unfortunately the tap water is not suitable for consumption on San Andres. We write this not as hyper-paranoid travellers who will never drink from the tap anywhere, but as people who have travelled in Latin America for three years and have regularly used tap water as our main water source.
How do you get around in San Andres Colombia?
Getting around is easy with the Coobusan, which stands for Cooperativa de buses de San Andrés and functions as the main public transportation on the island. You can also take the tourist train which is an improvised train/tractor/car that brings you to beaches and towns.
Can US citizens travel to Colombia right now?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Colombia due to COVID-19, read the Health Notice . The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory, read the Travel Advisory .
What language is spoken in San Andres Colombia?
San Andrés–Providencia creole is an English-based creole language spoken in the San Andrés and Providencia Department of Colombia by the native Raizals, very similar to Belize Kriol and Miskito Coastal Creole.
What is the best time of the year to visit San Andres Colombia?
Best time to visit San Andres, Colombia With an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius year round, you can’t really pick a bad time to visit. We’d recommend either April/May or November/December – right before or right after the rainy season.
Do I need a negative Covid test to enter Colombia?
Entry and Exit Requirements As of May 1, 2022, visitors to Colombia ages 18 or older will need to provide proof of complete vaccination for entry or a negative COVID test (48 hours in advance of travel for an antigen test or 72 hours in advance of travel for a PCR test).