Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz1/19Mowgli-me on our way to Cayo Cangrejo. Providencia is very laid-back and chill, so it’s safe to say I spent most of the trip in a one piece swimsuit and some shell necklaces.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz2/19A local’s house in Santa Catalina. Love the colored shells and flowers, you can find these all over this side of the island. I feel this says so much about the culture: happy people and happy island!
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz3/19The view from the top. There are a lot of ways to discover Providencia, one is just parking your mulita and exploring; you’ll find the best views.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz4/19Sunset at Roland’s Place, a little hidden treasure. On Fridays, they build a bonfire and play live music—can’t miss it.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz5/19Arriving to Crab Cay, or Cayo Cangrejo. This is one of my favorite parts of the island, where you can swim with turtles and hike to the top of the cay, overlooking 360 degrees of the most beautiful crystal clear sea.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz6/19Cherry piña colada. We spent the whole morning at Cayo Cangrejo sunbathing, swimming, and drinking these!
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz7/19The turtles are so friendly, it’s just dreamy to swim with them. This little guy made our trip.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz8/19Exploring the island on our mulita with my sister Andrea; we drove a thousand times all around the island. I think it’s the best way to discover Providencia. It’s big enough to need a car and small enough to do the tour a few times a day, plus you can tan on the move!
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz9/19Spent an afternoon at Tom’s Bar’s hammocks drinking a michelada beer while listening to reggae music. If only life was like this every day!
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz10/19Manzanillo is the beach where swings hang from the palm trees; you’ll see the kids playing around swimming from palm tree to palm tree.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz11/19The deck at Monasterio del Viento. Here life feels just pure and unrushed.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz12/19My absolute favorite part of the trip was the hotel, Monasterio del Viento, which is located just in front of the turquoise sea overlooking Crab Cay. It’s a hidden paradise, and we enjoyed the most wonderful culinary experience as the chef combines his modern vision with traditional creole cuisine.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz13/19Pool with a view at Monasterio del Viento. From this terrace you can see Crab Cay while enjoying a nice dip in the pool. You can switch from sea to pool easily as the hotel has a private little entrance to the water. Of course, an outdoor shower is always the best feeling.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz14/19More from Monasterio del Viento; this hotel is just spectacular.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz15/19Our travel essentials: a Colombian mochila, summer dress, and a camera. My sister is an incredibly talented photographer so I’m lucky when I travel with her. I wish I could take her everywhere with me!
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz16/19Shells and a tan, my favorite combo.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz17/19The table setting at Monasterio del Viento; imagine having lunch with this view every day.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz18/19Another spot for fried fish and coco locos, the Providencia diet.
Photo: Courtesy of Natalia Swarz19/19And this was it! Our last sunset on the Island. The Southwest coast is the best spot for watching the sunset.
