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\u00bfHow can you get to San Andr\u00e9s Island from the main cities of Colombia?<\/h3>\n
To start, I have to tell you that you can only get to San Andr\u00e9s by plane, since it is an island and it’s located quite far away from the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. In Colombia, there are cheaper airlines like Viva Air and Wingo, and we base the prices quoted in this article on these companies’ prices (for return tickets).<\/p>\n
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San Andr\u00e9s from Bogot\u00e1<\/h4>\n
The average price to travel to San Andr\u00e9s from Bogot\u00e1 by plane is around 90 USD in whichever of the two airlines we introduced you to; however, note that sometimes flights can go on sale for as low as 40 USD!<\/p>\n
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San Andr\u00e9s from Cartagena<\/h4>\n
In general, it’s cheaper to travel to San Andr\u00e9s from Cartagena than it is to travel from Bogot\u00e1. The average price for such a ticket is around 75 USD, but if you manage to find a sweet deal, you could find yourself paying only 30 USD.<\/p>\n
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San Andr\u00e9s from Medell\u00edn or Cali<\/h4>\n
Tickets from Medell\u00edn or Cali to San Andr\u00e9s are always more expensive than the other cities we’ve listed. The price starts at approximately 100 USD, and you’d have to have great luck to find a special offer; for these reasons, we suggest that you don’t travel from Medell\u00edn or Cali to San Andr\u00e9s.\u00a0There is more information here<\/span><\/span> about how to travel to San Andr\u00e9s.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s necessary to tell you a bit about the history of the island so that you have a clearer idea about locals’ customs and language. <\/p>\n San Andr\u00e9s Island was discovered in the year 1629 by English and Jamaican lumberjacks. The island was fought over for 200 years by the Dutch, French, English and Spanish. In the same period, the pirate Henry Morgan, a Welsh pirate and Sea Captain, chose San Andr\u00e9s as his very own “Treasure Island.” In 1973, English recognized the sovereignty of Spain over this island, and in 1821, both San Andr\u00e9s Island and Providencia were publicly declared to belong to the Republic of Colombia. <\/p>\n The Center of San Andr\u00e9s is the area with the most movement and gatherings of folks on the island. When I say “movement” I mean that there is quite a bit of activity, thanks to the concentration of hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, casinos and other establishments that contribute to the overall vibe of the island. As a tourist, you’ll feel drawn towards the Center to take a walk and explore, especially at night. It’s not unsual to spontaneously find yourself in a party on the street!What language is spoken on San Andr\u00e9s Island?<\/h3>\n
\nAs a result of all this history, you’ll note that the people of San Andr\u00e9s speak a Creole: it is a mix of Elizabethan English, Spanish and African dialects; they also speak English. Jamaica also has influenced the island’s culture, specifically with its reggae music. <\/p>\nCenter of San Andr\u00e9s<\/h4>\n
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