San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia

San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia

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name = San Andrés


image caption = San Andrés and Providencia Islands
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native name = Isla de San Andrés
native name link = Spanish language
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location = Caribbean Sea
coordinates = coord|12|33|N|81|43|W|display=inline
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major islands = San Andres
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country = Colombia
country admin divisions title = Department
country admin divisions = San Andrés y Providencia
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population = 100,000
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ethnic groups = 20% Raizals and 80% mainland Colombians
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San Andrés is the capital of the Colombian department of San Andrés y Providencia. It is situated at the north end of San Andrés Island. The population is considered to be about 20% Raizals and 80% mainland Colombians. It’s known as the 7 colors sea, because you can see that the water has several tones of green, blue and turquoises among others.This Island is dedicated mainly to the tourism and commercial fishing.

The economy is mainly sustained by the tourism and the commercial fishing, the touristic points are: The Blowhole The aquarium Johnny Kay The commercial area and plaza. San Luis The natural poolMain activities for the tourist are Snorkeling Diving Feed the fishes from your hands at the natural pool and the aquarium  Swim with the sea rays. The crystal bottom vessels  Take the sun, it’s awesome so hot you can’t imagine.


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