Thousands of islanders live peacefully in a small island where color and joy, good music and food are part of their daily life in a small piece of heaven that almost omits all the mundane madness of the world in this timeless place.
Located to the north of Providencia, Santa Isabel is home to the majority of islanders who live in Providencia, being the biggest town of the island. Santa Isabel is the capital and island hub that works to maintain the providential rhythm of live, the customs, and places of interest that this magnificent destination offers
The road circumvents Providencia, just as it does in San Andrés, and serves as a bridge to connect the different villages and communities of the small island. The route takes us through thedaily routines of the islanders and their customs and histories passing through neighborhoods of West Indian African descent, the Old Town, Fresh Water Bay, Bottom House, Rocky Point, Mountain, Lazzy Hill, South West Bay and more.
And as this road circumvents the island, connecting the dots of the communities and the rich tapestries of economy and culture, all leading to Santa Isabel. Santa Isabel is exemplary of local architecture, making sure that Santa Catalina, her sister of Providencia, and small population can be connected to the rest of the island as well. From the borders of Santa Isabel, you can see the beautiful Lover’s Bridge, that arrives to Santa Catalina, constructed by the capital to bridge the interests of both populations and provide possibilities for tourism and travelers who come to visit this beautiful place.
For her part, the small urban conglomeration of Santa Isabel, due to its jealous traditional architecture, is worth being photographed time and again. The homes don’t rise above two or three stories, and many of them can still be seen with this nostalgic appearance, constructed with wood, painted with bright, joyful colors. Others have fallen to the lure of the modern. Some streets are paved to help the flow of traffic of mopeds and cars, flanked by simple commerce where it’s possible to get anything you need to enjoy everything Providencia has to offer, its coasts, a rainbow spilling into the sea.
Continuing along this line, lodging for tourists in Santa Isabel is managed by islanders. It’s a phenomenal alternative to find a place to stay in an islander’s home. No doubt, you’ll feel at home, enjoying the hospitality of your hosts, sharing stories and the fantastic oral traditions of the islanders as well as hear several languages, dialects, and other expressions translated in artistic, local traditions: the elaboration of objects in coconut and other natural materials, the rich tradition of gastronomy, painting, vibrant Caribbean music that is a fusion of diverse rhythms: reggae, soca, calypso, and other continental tones.
