Providencia

This Muslim Friendly Travel Guide is part of eHalal.io Travel Group

Providencia is a Caribbean island, and a part of the San Andres and Providencia Archipelago. It is politically a part of Colombia, but is geographically closer to Nicaragua. It is attached by footbridge to a smaller island, Santa Catalina.

It is a very scenic island, with lovely empty beaches, a typical Caribbean climate, laid back atmosphere and friendly people. While the island depends quite heavily on tourism, it is not at all 'tourist' and only small hotels are present. The hotels on the island resemble more "guest lodges" than 5 star hotels, and everything is very low key. The restaurants are relatively basic, and Providencia does not have any clubs or discos.

Providencia is heavily protected by Colombian legislation - no non-native of the island is allowed to own property there, or operate a business. Thus, while many developers may want to "build up" Providencia, it seems unlikely that this will happen in the near future. It is quite unique in its status as an undeveloped and unexploited Caribbean island.

Travel to Providencia

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Providencia

• El Embrujo Airport IATA Flight Code: PVA By air, your only choice is between the airline Satena and the charter airline Searca. Both run a couple of daily Flights to Providencia from San Andrés. The flight lasts roughly 20 minutes and the return trip costs COP$481,600 (June 2017). The baggage allowance per person is 10 kg hold luggage + 5 kg hand luggage), each kg more will cost 1% of the day's passenger price. The flights are carried out with Let L-410 propeller aircraft which carry up to 16 passengers.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Providencia

• El Sensation catamaran - ☎ +57 310 2225403 Opening Hours: Low season: Monday Wednesday to Friday Su; high season daily except Tuesday Single COP$170,000, return COP$300,000 (June 2017) - Between San Andres and Providencia. The journey takes 3-4 hours. Departures are advertised to be at 07:30 from San Andres (House of Culture of the Center) and 15:30 from Providencia (Departmental Pier).

Get Around

The island has one principle coastal road (which goes around the circumference of the island), and a few other smaller roads. There is no public transport to speak of, although there are collectivos (around COP$2000 for a ride of any length) which run every hours or so as well as (expensive) taxis. Hitch-hiking is quite easy. Another option for tourists is to rent a motorbike (COP$70,000 per 24 hr) or motor-golf buggies ("Mule", COP$130,000 per 8hrs). Posada del Mar in Aguadulce has two relatively good mountain bikes for rent (COP$30,000 per 8 hr). Providencia is a small island - it takes just 40 minutes to drive in a loop around the whole island in a golf buggy. Santa Catalina does not have any roads and there is only one footpath.

See & do

Providencia's appeal lies in its beautiful unspoilt volcanic scenery, white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing.

Bahia Aguadulce is the main tourist area of Providencia and there are 5-6 small hotels, a few restaurants and a supermarket - all of which are walking distance to the beach.

Isabel Village is the main town in Providencia, it has an internet cafe, a cafe, a few supermarkets and a few miscellaneous shops. There is also a footbridge to Santa Catalina.

Santa Catalina is a smaller island connected to Providencia, and is considerably less developed. It has one shop, a few beautiful beaches and a couple of restaurants. On Santa Catalina, Morgans Head is a large rock formation that resembles a head. It is named after the pirate Henry Morgan, who used Providencia and Santa Catalina as a base for raiding the Spanish colonial empire many centuries ago. There are also the remains of an unexcavated fort that dates from the days of piracy on the island.

Bahia Suroeste has a long calm beach with a handful of simple restaurants.

Bahia Manzanillo is a beautiful beach with the "Roland Roots Reggae Bar", featuring beach-parties and live acoustic music on the weekends.

Crab Caye is a beautiful small island off the East coast of the island. The snorkelling here is excellent, and the sea an amazing shade of turquoise. Along with the other small, beautiful islands named the Three Brothers Cayes, Crab Caye forms part of the McBean Lagoon National Park.

"The Peak" is the highest point on the island - and offers beautiful panoramic views towards the distant barrier reef, which runs along the East coast of the island. Excursions can be arranged by most hotels].

Scuba diving around Providencia is excellent - here one finds the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world.

15 kilometers to the north of Providencia, at the top of the barrier reef, lies the remote little island called Low Caye, which can be visited on fishing trips. Even further North and East lie other even more remote islands such as Roncador, and idyllic atolls such as Serrana and Serranilla. Such remote islands aren't marked on most maps and are almost never visited by tourists.

One gets a better grasp of the island by seeing it from the sea. As such, boat tours are highly recommended.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Providencia

Bush Rum is the local type of Colombian Aguardiente (firewater), a distilled spirit.

Halal Restaurants in Providencia

The vast majority of the food on offer is sea-food - lobsters, squid, fish, crab, and prawns.

Try their corn flavour ice cream, made locally

For a massive bowl of seafood soup visit El Nino on SouthWest beach. All the seafood is fresh and delicious.

Alcoholic drinks are normally limited to and aguardiente.

Normally there is live (acoustic) music every night in one of the beach bars on the island - word spreads of which bar it is by way of posters and word of mouth.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Providencia

Providencia - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Providencia, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Providencia. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Providencia and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Providencia. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Providencia. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inProvidencia: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Providencia.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Providencia: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Providencia, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Providencia.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Providencia, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Providencia, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Providencia and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Providencia, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Providencia, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Providencia without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Providencia is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Providencia.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Providencia is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Providencia, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Providencia Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Many of the hotels have their bookings arranged by the all inclusive hotel chain /en/otr-home Decameron]. In addition it is feasible to stay at the luxury hotel Deep Blue, Pirata Morgan Hotel, Hotel Sirius, and Sol Caribe hotel, all of whom take independent bookings. There are a handful of other small, locally run guesthouses in addition, called "Posadas Nativas" or Native Inns, run by the local Raizal people. These are bed and breakfast style including a homemade traditional island breakfast, and hosts speak English and Creole, which is great for international speakers who speak English and not Spanish.

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