Isla Providencia, A Former Haven For Pirates
Welcome to paradise ! Providencia is a tiny eight-square mile Colombian island that has spared itself from over tourism.
Isla de Providencia, Colombia Saturday, January 7, 2017
Isla de Providencia Port is situated sixty miles north of San Andres Island, 150 miles on the east portion of Nicaragua and around 400 miles on the northwest part of Cartagena. This small isolated island possesses spotless white sand beaches, sparkling clear water ideal for snorkeling, water sport and fishing as well as mountainous palm forests.
The past of the island as a haven for pirates is very apparent. In fact the name Morgan prominently features in most geographical names- Morgan’s Head (a rock formation), Morgan’s opposite of head (appropriately termed Split Hill) and Morgan’s Channel. The Fuerte d La Libertad (ruins of Fort Warwick) on Santa Catalina contains cannon pointing at the harbor and can easily be reached by foot through a malecon.
Things to See and Do :
Relax on the wonderful palm fringed beaches, which are some of Colombia's most beautiful. There are a number of beaches equipped with beach bars.
A laid-back Caribbean Island, super undeveloped and not really Colombian at all and not over run by tourists.
Have a local fisherman take you on a tour of the island to visit the tiny little surrounding (islands) such as Crab Caye and the Three Brothers Cayes.
Go fishing with a local fisherman - or for the more serious fishermen excellent deep sea fishing can be found in the waters near Providencia.
Trek into the interior of Providencia Island to see wildlife, rainforest and waterfalls. Hike to El Pico, the highest point on the island at 360 metres - the views of the distant reef, the turquoise sea and the island is quite spectacular from this high point.