Rocky Cay, San Andres-idyllic Caribbean beach day
26.03.2018
There were plenty of stalls to buy local handicrafts and souvenirs but no annoying vendors going along the beach in San Andres
One of the most accessible shipwrecks to snorkel anywhere; had to be very careful to avoid rusted and sharp metal
We had been warned not to leave bags unattended on beach; there were lockers where we put our belongings while swimming
Cocoplum Beach isn't overcrowded because it's away from main city and most accommodations; everyone must pay a $38 tax before flying to San Andres
This Greek cargo ship ran aground more than 30 years ago near Rocky Cay; it was easy to swim out and explore; pieces of the ship were scattered on the sea floor
Siesta isn't officially observed but many tourists needed a rest during the hottest part of the day
Cocoplum beach hosted several weddings while we visited; limited places to stay with most large hotels in the city with its tiny beach
Spotted porcupinefish; a guide nearby pointed out a large lobster but he stayed hidden with just antennae and claws sticking out
Cocoplum Beach was very photogenic; most of the accommodations on the island are small hostels or homestays with a few older, all-inclusive resorts
It's possible to show an idyllic Caribbean island but on the ground in San Andres provides an entirely different experience
The shipwreck off Rocky Cay provided a nursery for several fish species; interestingly almost all of the fish were on one side of the ship
View of Rocky Cay from Cocoplum Beach; this beach was nice because it wasn't as crowded as the one downtown and had some shade
It was easier to swim to Rocky Cay than wade through the water like some people did; I had nice view of Rocky Cay from my bedroom window
During San Andres stay I saw no Americans; mainly Colombian mainlanders, Argentinians, Chileans and Brazilians
Posted by VagabondCowboy 14:18
