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San Andrés
Spend 2–3 days on San Andrés to see the beaches, snorkel spots and the island’s cultural highlights; longer stays add little extra value.
San Andrés is a Colombian Caribbean island with a laid‑back vibe, all‑inclusive resorts, cheap local food and easy beach access. A short stay covers the main beaches, snorkeling points and the island’s signature rondón soup, while day‑trips to Providencia are possible from here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr, Jun–Aug
- avoid May (rainy), Sep–Nov (hurricane season)
- Airport
- ADZ
- Nights
- 2–3
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Colombia ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Migración Colombia or a Colombian consulate; some travellers must complete an online migration form before arrival.
- Colombia ↗Security advice lists specific departments and border areas: check your own government's advice for every place on your route, including coastal roads.
- Colombia ↗Never accept drinks, food or cigarettes from strangers, and be careful with people met on dating apps: drugging (including with scopolamine) followed by robbery is a known risk.
- Colombia ↗Fill in Check-MIG only on the official Migración Colombia site; it is free, and lookalike sites charge a fee.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for San Andrés123 ▾
- Police / ambulance / fire123
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about San Andrés, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyThe island is generally safe for tourists; petty crime is low but keep an eye on belongings and avoid drinking tap water.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportADZ Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport.
- Getting aroundRent a golf buggy (≈COP$100,000 per day) or a scooter; public bus costs COP$1,700; taxis from airport ≈COP$11,000…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCOP 4,000–6,000
- BeerBeer (bottle)COP 3,000–5,000
- Museum or sight ticketSnorkeling entry (West View)COP 3,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCOP 25,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per roomCOP 180,000
- High-end bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per roomCOP 300,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 30,000 · Mid COP 50,000 · High COP 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ADZ Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Apr. Avoid: May, Sep–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Andrés: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a golf buggy (≈COP$100,000 per day) or a scooter; public bus costs COP$1,700; taxis from airport ≈COP$11,000, downtown trips ≈COP$6,000 (double after midnight).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Providencia
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Plane from ADZ, about 45 min
Limited flights; plan ahead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Decameron chain hotels
All‑inclusive, beachfront; good for 2–3 night stays.
Hostels and Posadas Nativas
Budget dorms or guesthouses with breakfast; central location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 45,000–80,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 80,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 guests)1 × 2 nights × COP 180,000 | COP 360,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × COP 50,000 | COP 200,000 |
| Golf buggy rental, full day2 × COP 100,000 · check | COP 200,000 |
| Public bus ride2 × COP 1,700 · check | COP 3,400 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × COP 25,000 · check | COP 50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 81,300 |
| Trip total≈ COP 223,700 per person per day, bed included | COP 894,700 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | COP 4,000–6,000 |
| Rondón soup (restaurant) | COP 12,000–20,000 |
| Beer (bottle) | COP 3,000–5,000 |
| Taxi airport‑downtowndouble after midnight | COP 11,000 |
| Snorkeling entry (West View) | COP 3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buggies are restricted south of downtown after 4 PM.
- Bus schedules may end early; verify times locally.
- Tap water is not safe to drink.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance / fire
- 123
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Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire123
Embassy
US consulate in San Andrés (check address); Colombian embassy in Bogotá.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → downtown (taxi): ≈COP 11,000, 15 min (check)
- Golf buggy (full day): ≈COP 100,000
Say or show
- Hola / Disculpe — Hello / Excuse me (hola / disculpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (¿Cuánto cuesta?)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (¿Dónde está la playa?)
- Necesito agua — I need water (Necesito agua)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for San Andrés. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr, Jun–Aug · avoid May (rainy), Sep–Nov (hurricane season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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