WHERE TO STAY San Andres is worlds apart from Providence, even though the two islands are just a few miles apart. Although both are owned by Colombia, the islands are as different as night and day. The bustling vacation island of San Andres is a popular travel destination for beach-lovers and divers alike with many hotels, excellent duty-free shopping, nightlife, low rolling hills, beautiful beaches and more.

Providence, however, is a diamond in the rough by comparison. The terrain is mountainous with few beaches, accommodations are mostly family-owned cottages, bungalows and small motels and there's not much nightlife to speak of. But Providence has incredible diving, a lush tropical terrain, locally caught and prepared dishes, and a very laid-back, "no worries" kind of attitude. Here you'll meet friendly locals everywhere you turn, and they're happy to help make your visit enjoyable.

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**Hotels on San Andres: **Decameron Hotels

• Decameron San Luis
• Royal Decameron Aquarium
• Decameron Maryland
• Decameron El Isleno
• Decameron Marazul

Other Hotels:

• Sol Caribe Campo
• Cocoplum Beach Resort
• Hotel Lord Pierre
• Sunrise Beach Hotel
• Hotel Tiuna
• Hotel Casablanca
• Hotel Calypso
• San Andres Noblehouse Hotel

Accommodations on Providence:

• Posada Del Mar
• Hotel Miss Elmas