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Johnny
Cay
Johnny Cay is a small island covered with
palm trees and is considered the “Paradise
Cay” of San Andres. The Cay’s
sand is startlingly white and the surrounding
water is crystal clear, offering great
snorkeling, sun bathing, jet ski rentals
and Banana Boat Rides. You can also enjoy
a refreshing “Coco Loco” cocktail,
and local sea food dishes. |
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Acuario
& Haynes Cays (see
video)
A short distance from San Andres main beaches
you will find Acuario & Haynes Cays.
These two small Cays are very peaceful and
a great place to practice nautical sports.
For those who love to snorkel there is a
natural Acuario filled with tropical fish
waiting for you to explore. |
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The
Other Cays
Bolivar and Alburquerque Cays are two
of the most beautiful Cays in the Islands.
These Cays are frequently visited by tourists
who enjoy snorkeling, diving, fishing
and unique and beautiful beaches. Roncador,
Serrana, Serranilla and Quitasueno Cays
are a group of cays and shoals located
within an hour from the main island of
San Andres. These cays with their light
houses are guides for the ships and boats
that sail through the Archipelago. Home
to a multitude of marine species including
birds, fish, conch, lobster, these small
Islands and Cays are surrounded by coral
reefs. It’s definitely a place to
go, if you are scuba diver or like to
snorkel. Contact L.A. Travel for your
trip to Bolivar Cay. |
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San
Luis and The Blowing Hole
On the South side of the Island there
is a tranquil little village away for
the hustle and bustle of down town San
Andres. Here you will find Sound Bay Beach
and can enjoy exotic Island sea food dishes
and relax to the sound of breaking waves
and let the Caribbean breezes lull you
to sleep. San Luis is a native area of
the island, with wooden houses and Caribbean
architecture. Further south you will find
the “Blowing hole”. A tourist
attraction that is reminiscent of the
famous “Old Faithful” located
in Yellow Stone National Park in the United
States.. This attraction sports an opening
to the sea that is connected by way of
a underground channel and at high tides
will explode with water as the water rushes
into the channel. Sometimes the geyser
reaches thirty feet and will drench unsuspecting
tourists. Following the Island Road which
circles the Island you will find “The
Swimming Hole” or “Piscinita”
and “Helario’s Pool”,
both are beautiful natural swimming pools
great for snorkeling, or scuba diving.
L.A. Travel recommends the typical restaurant
at “Helario’s Pool”
for local sea food dishes. |
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The
Hill
The “Hill” is the highest
point of the island, approximately 400
feet above sea level. It offers incredible
panoramic view of the entire island and
also offers a view of another scenic native
village that preserves typical Island
traditions and Culture. Here you can admire
native housing painted in bright colors
and also visit the first Baptist Church
that was established on the Island. This
church landmark serves as a guide to Ships
arriving in San Andres. |
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The
Cove
This is the preferred bay for watching the
sunsets. It is also the location for Caribbean
Cruise ships who anchor at San Andres. Schedule
a stop her and enjoy the cuisine of the
Lobster House Restaurant or “Fisherman
Cove” restaurant, you will love it!
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Morgan’s
Cave (See Video)
This unique site evokes memories of Pirates
and their treasures. Perhaps you will
be the lucky one who finds Morgan’s
Gold. |
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The
Pirate Ship Cruise (See
Video)
This party cruise leaves from the Marina
beside the Cultural Center and tours popular
bays around the Island. This is a two hour
night cruise and features live reggae music
and dancing. |
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The
Island House Museum (See
Video)
This beautiful museum is a creation of the
native people of the island and gives a
glimpse of early island life and culture.
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The
Catamaran Cruise
This bay cruise offers visitors a spectacular
view of the island and the beautiful bays
and water that surround San Andres. |
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The
Island Railroad Tour
This scenic tour circles the Island by land
in a train like vehicle at a leisure pace
that everyone regardless of age will enjoy. |
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Providence Island
The sister island to San Andres is fifty
miles North of San Andres and is serviced
by the West Caribbean Airlines. The twenty
minute flight passes over beautiful Cays
and crystalline waters. Visitors to this
rustic island will get a true first hand
view of an unspoiled Caribbean Island
that is famous for its tranquility, landscape
and the hospitality of its people. This
beautiful island is also famous for snorkeling
and scuba diving.
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