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........... “An unknown paradise for many, but valued for those who have enjoyed this hidden treasure”

Also known as “A HIDDEN TREASURE IN THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA”, the islands have the richness and unique exotic natural beauty of the Caribbean Sea.  They were recognized in 2000 by UNESCO as “SEAFLOWER BIOSPHERE RESERVE” with a length close to 32 kls, a total extension of 255 kls2 of coral reef which surrounds the islands. The islands are the third longest coral reef in the world and the second in the Caribbean sea. In 2005 were declared as a MULTIPLE USE MARINE PROTECTED AREA (MAP).

THE ISLANDS are so small that do not appear in any geography or important books, only in the marine maps, they are located between the coordinates 13° 17’ y 13° 32´ N y 81° 17´y 81° 26´W, approximately 600 Km. From Cartagena de Indias, a major Colombian tourist city, 200 Km. away of Central America, only 20 minutes flight from San Andrés island in the Colombian Caribbean.

Lodging: Since it is a very small Caribbean island, protected and entirely environmentally oriented, its hotels are cozy, small, family served, extremely picturesque and inexpensive.  The warmth and the care of its inhabitants are felt at all times.  Although there aren’t big hotel buildings, the hotel chains DECAMERON and SOL CARIBE are among the multiple options.

 

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¿Why diving in OLD PROVIDENCE & SANTA CATALINA ISLANDS?

• its easy access and minimum risk of accidents makes it suitable for all ages.
• It is an ECOLOGICAL PARADISE from contamination and pollution, the stresses of city life and mass turism. With a safe, calm and relaxing atmosphere.
• Because of the warmth and kindness of its people. As soon as you arrive, you will be invited to chill out, forget about time, and enjoy all its magnitude.
• As a tropical island the weather is fantastic. You can count on a beautiful “SEVEN COLOR” sea, warm water temperature, and an amazing varied coral reef, considered to be of high complexity and depth.
• The amount and variety of diving sites where divers can appreciate the greatness of nature.
• A SANTUARY is always WORTH seeing it.  Moreover,  with not only marine but also land Biodiversity, such characteristics are rarely found around the world, it is ideal for detail observation.
• To unveil the marine landscapes, to see an underwater exotic world, to feel the magnitude of creation, such as coral reefs, terraces, caves and sea fauna among many other things.
• Because definitely it is an enchanted PARADISE full of surprises, untouched and well taken care of.

"Feel the natural privilege, the spectacular richness of the coral reef and the ecosystem; all of them make out of OLD PROVIDENCE & SANTA CATALINA ISLANDS an unforgettable and unique place and thank GOD is unknown"

“EL EMBRUJO” is exactly what you feel as you land at OLD PROVIDENCE AND SANTA CATALINA ISLAND airport.  This will welcome, embrace and will sadly bid you a found farewell, whilst whishing you a rapid return”

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