GENERAL INFORMATION
Providence is ideal for resting, due to its beautiful and lonely beaches; forests, cattle raising and cultivation of fruit trees are predominant. Its fine sand beaches and its crystalline waters add to the cordiality of its inhabitants. In the contiguous island of Santa Catalina, forests, cattle raising and cultivation of fruit trees are predominant. The mountainous Providence is ideal for resting, due to its lonely and beautiful beaches, with small hotels.
Capital City: Santa Isabel
Location: It is found at 13º23' of latitude north and 81º21' of longitude west.
Altitude: 1.200 m. over sea level.
Surface: l7 square kilometers
TOURISTIC INFORMATION
Oficina de Turismo de Providencia: Mayor's office. Fax-Phone: 514-8012.
ATTRACTIONS
HISTORICAL-CULTURAL
Puente de Los Enamorados: It is the union of old Providence and Santa Catalina. It is a hill populated by fruit trees and surrounded by small beaches and mysterious caves.
NATURAL AREA
Playa Suroeste: Exotic beach of old Providence in the beautiful bay bearing its same name, where horse races conjugate with an excellent gastronomy. There are hotels and shelters for tourists.
El pico: Highest point of the island,and one of the most beautiful points. You can go there across pathways in the hill where small rivers and natural springs arise.