San Andrés is the capital of the Colombian department of San Andrés y Providencia. Estimated Population in 2005 is slightly over 100,000 inhabitants. The native population, about 40% of the residents are black. Their first language is English and they hold tightly to their culture. They speak an accented version of English called Creole. Colombians moving to San Andres now make up over 50% of the population and they speak Spanish. Most blacks on the island are bilingual. The inhabitants are mostly poor but tourism is now blossoming. Several all-inclusive resorts are located on San Andres and the scuba diving is some of the best in the world.
Located east of Nicaragua, the San Andrés y Providencia archipelago belongs to Colombia due to a treaty (Esguerra-Bárcenas) signed on March 28, 1928, that states that Colombia recognizes Nicaraguan sovereignty of the Mangle Islands and Costa Mosquitia, while Nicaragua recognizes Colombian sovereignty over San Andrés Island, Providencia Island, Santa Catalina Island, plus small islands and keys around the archipelago.
Many historians agree that the archipelago was discovered in 1629 by English Puritans and Jamaican woodcutters and was then conquered by the Spanish in the second half of the 17th century. For 200 years control of the islands changed hands several times, falling under the domain of Spain, Britain, France, and The Netherlands at various times. The islands were visited often by pirates, among them the English pirate Henry Morgan who used them as a base of operations and, according to legend, as a hideaway for his much acclaimed treasure.
HOTEL ROYAL DECAMERON MAR AZUL, SAN ANDRES ISLAND
Hotel info:
The Hotel Royal Decameron Mar Azul, San Andres Island, has three restaurants situated all at ground level and one in the beach provides internaitonal and local cuisine.
Traditional style construction sourrounded by gardens. All rooms at The Hotel Royal Decameron Mar Azul, San Andres Island, are big in size and in very good conditions with medium size bathrooms with shower and in good conditions.
The Hotel Royal Decameron Mar Azul, San Andres Island, is a beach property resort located on the Orange Hill sector and 15 minutes from the airport at San Andres Island.
A beach front ALL INCLUSIVE PROPERTY offering plenty of activities for their guests.
Stars:
4 star hotel
Amenities:
Swimming Pool 25meters, Air Conditioning
Adress:
SAN ANDRES ISLAND
COLOMBIA
Colombia
HOTEL ROYAL DECAMERON AQUARIUM, SAN ANDRES ISLAND
Hotel info:
The Hotel Royal Decameron Aquarium, San Andres Island, has four restaurants that provides International cuisine, seafood and Italian, plus a snack bar in the pool area.
The Hotel Royal Decameron Aquarium, San Andres Island, consists of original circular buildings with traditional roofing blends with the arquitecture of the region. Rooms are big in size and brightly decorated, with all modern comforts. The bathrooms at The Hotel Royal Decameron Aquarium, San Andres Island, are medium in size and in very good condition.
The Hotel Royal Decameron Aquarium, San Andres Island, is located just five minutes driving from the Aiport at San Andres Island and within walking distance from the main shopping and commercial area of San Andres Island. This is a good ALL INCLUSIVE HOTEL which provides an excellent location and good services.
Stars:
4 star hotel
Amenities:
Swimming Pool 25meters, Air Conditioning
Adress:
ISLA DE SAN ANDRES
COLOMBIA
Colombia
HOTEL DECAMERON MARYLAND, SAN ANDRES ISLAND
Stars:
3 star hotel
Amenities:
Swimming Pool 25meters, Air Conditioning
Adress:
ISLA DE SAN ANDRES
COLOMBIA
Colombia
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