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Providencia
Spend 2–3 days on Providencia; fly from San Andrés (20 min) and explore beaches, snorkeling and the footbridge to Santa Catalina.
Providencia is a small Caribbean island with a single coastal road, limited transport and low‑key guest lodges. A short flight from San Andrés makes a 2‑day stay enough to see the main beaches, snorkel, and visit Santa Catalina via footbridge.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- PVA
- Nights
- 2–3
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- 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 ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Providencia123 ▾
- 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 Providencia, 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
- SafetyProvidencia is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables locked in accommodation.
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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.
- AirportPVA El Embrujo Airport (20 min flight from San Andrés; airlines Satena and Searca).
- Getting aroundOne coastal road circles the island; collectivos cost ≈ COP 2,000 per ride, taxis are pricier.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBungalow (4‑person), a night, per roomCOP 400,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (2‑person), a night, per roomCOP 350,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (2‑person), a night, per roomCOP 500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 200,000 · Mid COP 300,000 · High COP 500,000
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
- PVA El Embrujo Airport (20 min flight from San Andrés; airlines Satena and Searca)
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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Aug (11 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Providencia: 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)
8 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 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
One coastal road circles the island; collectivos cost ≈ COP 2,000 per ride, taxis are pricier. Motorbikes rent for COP 70,000 per day, golf‑buggies for COP 130,000 per 8 h. The whole island can be driven in ~40 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Catalina
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min total
Footbridge from Providencia town; walk 10 min
Beach and snorkeling; no vehicle needed.
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 Resort
All‑inclusive; beachfront; price range COP 600,000–900,000 per night
Deep Blue Hotel
Luxury boutique; price range COP 800,000–1,200,000 per night
Posada Nativa (e.g., Posada del Mar)
Guesthouse run by Raizal people; price range COP 250,000–350,000 per night
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 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (2‑person)1 × 2 nights × COP 350,000 | COP 700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × COP 300,000 | COP 1,200,000 |
| Flight San Andrés → Providencia (Satena/Searca, round‑trip)2 × COP 537,000 · check | COP 1,074,000 |
| Collectivo ride (any distance)2 × COP 2,000 · check | COP 4,000 |
| Motorbike rental (24 h)2 × COP 70,000 · check | COP 140,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × COP 120,000 · check | COP 240,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 336,000 |
| Trip total≈ COP 924,000 per person per day, bed included | COP 3,694,000 |
Typical price range for a basic guesthouse room.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Flight San Andrés → Providencia (round‑trip)Satena / Searca, 2022 price; check 2026 | COP 537,100 |
| Catamaran San Andrés ↔ Providencia (single)June 2017 price; check | COP 170,000 |
| Collectivo ride (any length) | COP 2,000 |
| Motorbike rental (24 h) | COP 70,000 |
| Golf‑buggy rental (8 h) | COP 130,000 |
| Bush Rum (local aguardiente) | COP 15,000–25,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public buses; rely on collectivos, taxis or rentals.
- Property ownership is restricted to locals; expect limited development.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 123
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- San Andrés → Providencia flight (Satena/Searca): about COP 537,100 round‑trip, 20 min (check)
- Collectivo ride on Providencia: ≈ COP 2,000 per trip
- Motorbike 24 h rental: ≈ COP 70,000
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 Providencia. 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, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Fly San Andrés ↔ Providencia (Satena or Searca).
- Rent motorbike or buggy for island loop.
- Stay in guesthouse for Raizal hospitality.
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