Once this was possession of England, often visited by the pirates like captain Morgan. Colombia captured Old Providence and nearby San Andres after gaining independence. But the English tradition is still alive here and most of it’s 5 thousands people speak English. Passports are scanned on arrival, they control also your tourist card. Santa Isabel –
– main village on Providencia is very small. My “Pousada Lia” is conveniently located just opposite the pier. Mr Joe, the manager gave me the best room I had on whole this journey… Next door there is little buffet where they prepare ordered meals…
-You can change your dollars in the supermarket! The official rate is 2930 pesos but they are giving only 2600 – so it is highly recommended to pay using VISA in all places they accept it.
After a big laundry (it is so hot that everything is dry in the morning) I am ready for the walk aroun this beautiful island – it is only 7 kms long and 4 kms wide!
