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	San Andres and Providence Islands are located in the Western Caribbean only a short fifty minutes flight from beautiful Costa Rica. These “Undiscovered Jewels of the Caribbean”, are the perfect destinations for those in search of crystal clear water and crystalline white sand beaches.
		Due to its DUTY FREE STATUS, the Island of San Andres has become a shopping Mecca for foreign visitors. In addition to beautiful beaches, the Islands are famous as International Destinations, for those fans of Scuba Diving and Snorkeling and other nautical sports due to their crystal clear water and mild currents.
	The San Andres Archipelago is comprised of the Islands of San Andres, Providence, Santa Catalina and a multitude of smaller Cays and Islands. Due to its ecosystems, biodiversity and beautiful landscapes, the Archipelago was declared by UNESCO in the year 2001, as “Sea Flower Biosphere Reserve”. Just off shore, you will find two beautiful Cays famous for their beaches, coral reefs and the “Seven Colored Sea” that surround them.
“Johnny Cay”,is populated with Coconut Palms and is famous for its party atmosphere, aquatic sports and typical local sea food dishes. “Acuario” and “Haynes” Cays are known for their tranquil atmosphere, snorkeling, wind surfing and the beautiful sea life that surrounds the Cays