A rugged coastline rises above a natural pool of immeasurable beauty. The sky and sea seem like mirrors, one reflecting the other. It’s hard to distinguish which is which. Here, turquoise waters shine in their splendor, under the sea, schools of fish of all colors and sizes, dart about. It’s a fantasy come true.
The patient engineering and wise architecture of Mother Nature have created a marine sanctuary that delights locals and tourists alike. True, there’s no coralline beach (white sand or golden), but its characteristics convert this exquisite bathing place a must-do spot when visiting San Andres Island. The Piscinita bursts with tranquility, beauty, and snorkeling here is like submerging yourself in a fish tank where you can marvel at life and the color in the sea.
As soon as you arrive, you’ll want to immerse yourself in this crystal marine mirror. It’s just a matter of deciding which way you’ll enter the waters: descend the ladders embedded in the rocks, slip-slide down the rock face, while the most adventurous will take an acrobatic leap into the safe, crystal waters that reach a depth of up to eight meters.
Located on the Western side of the island, the Piscinita offers one of the least-expensive day trips for visitors and endless diversion to last in your memory forever. Don’t forget to keep your snorkeling gear on-hand as it is of primary importance in the sea the bursts with sparks of life, where thousands of playful minnows swim. If you do, however, forget your snorkel, locals rent equipment for anywhere from three to five dollars.
This treasured swimming spot has more surprises in store for you. After splashing in the sea and having swum with schools of multi-colored fish, here you can treat your taste buds and hunger to some of the islands best cuisine: lemon and coconut pastries, succulent lobster, a spicy fish stew, or a delicious crab soup. Finally, don’t forget your underwater camera to take photos that will become, for fortunate travelers here to the islands, the envy of friends and family.
