San Andrés Island: Tourist Train Tour & 6 Stops
The Train Circles San Andrés in One Morning: Six Stops, One Driver, No Rental Car
You ride an open-air train around San Andrés with a native guide, stopping at five to six spots including a swimming site, photo points, and the Blowhole if conditions allow. Entry fees to individual sites and a typical drink are separate. The tour itself includes the train, driver, and island circuit. The whole experience is half a day, and you leave with photos and no logistics headache.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Tour around San Andres island
- Guided tour with native dance
- Visit popular photographic point
- Swim at natural site with fish
- Stop at Blowhole if active
- Visit alternative photographic point if no Blowhole
- Relax at final beach station
The experience
You step off the train and the Caribbean air hits different. The open-air cars mean you're not watching the island through glass. You're in it, feeling the breeze, hearing the Creole conversations happening around you as the driver points out where locals actually go. The tour runs five core stops, and if the Blowhole is active that day, you get a sixth. That matters because the Blowhole isn't something you can predict or force. It happens when a wave pushes hard enough through underground tunnels to shoot water up through the hole. The driver knows when conditions are right, so you're not wasting time at an empty site.
The first stop is a guided tour led by island natives. There's a typical dance demonstration, and the entrance is $15,000 per person. After that you hit a photographic point, one of the most sought-after spots on the island for getting the shot that actually looks like San Andrés. Then comes the swimming site, a natural pool where fish swim around you. You go down by stairs, trampoline, or slide, and snorkeling gear is recommended (entry $8,000). The Blowhole stop only happens if it's blowing, when it is, you buy a typical drink for $25,000 and that covers entry for up to three people. If the hole isn't active that day, the driver compensates with another photo point instead, so you're not left with nothing. The last stop is a beach, good for kids and adults both.
The driver and guide handle all the talking. They explain what you're seeing, the history of each place, and they know the angles for photos. You're not arranging transport between stops, not figuring out entry fees on the spot, not wondering if you're at the right place. The train moves at a leisurely pace, which sounds slow until you realize that's the only speed that lets you actually see the island instead of just passing through it. Fifty years of running this route means the timing works, the stops flow, and the driver knows which days the Blowhole is likely to cooperate.
What’s included
Your day includes the open-air train ride around San Andrés, a driver-guide who is a native of the island, stops at up to six tourist sites (the dance demonstration, photo points, swimming site, Blowhole if active, and a beach), and a typical Coco Loco drink. Entry fees to individual attractions are paid separately on the day.
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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main spots on San Andrés without renting a car or navigating entry fees and timing yourself: the fixed route and native guide handle all of that, and the open-air train is the only way to feel the island while you're moving through it.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
How long is the tour?
The tour is a half-day experience. Exact duration depends on stops and how long you spend at each site, but it's designed to fit a morning or afternoon.
What's included in the price?
The train ride, driver-guide, and the complete circuit around the island. Entry fees to individual sites ($15,000 for the dance demonstration, $8,000 for the swimming spot, $25,000 for a drink at the Blowhole) are separate.
Is the Blowhole guaranteed?
No. The Blowhole only "blows" when waves are strong enough to push water through underground tunnels. If it's not active, the driver takes you to another photo point instead.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The train is wheelchair accessible. The driver assists with getting on and off, and you sit in a regular passenger seat. Some individual stops (like the swimming site with stairs or trampolines) may have their own access limitations.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, a hat, and a camera. Snorkeling gear is recommended for the swimming stop, though not required.
Is there shade on the train?
The train is open-air, so there's limited shade. Bring sun protection.
Do I need to book in advance?
It's recommended, especially during peak season. Check availability and book ahead to secure your spot.
San Andrés Island: Tourist Train Tour & 6 Stops
4h · ES
from US$ 15 per person
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