Rocky Cay
About This Museum
You'd never guess it from the sleepy beach bar and crystal-clear waters today, but Rocky Cay has a past woven from threads of trade and treacherous seas. This tiny island off San Andrés feels less like a curated museum and more like a living, breathing historical site you can swim through. The main attraction is just offshore: the ghostly, coral-encrusted skeleton of an old shipwreck, a silent testament to the power of the Caribbean. It’s a place where history isn't behind glass; it's beneath the waves, waiting for you to float right over it.
Collection Highlights
The star exhibit is undoubtedly the sunken shipwreck, its ribs now home to a dazzling array of parrotfish and angelfish. The island itself is a key artifact, with its dense palm grove and the simple, timeless beach bar that has served generations of visitors.
Visitor Information
You'll want to pack your snorkel gear—the water is incredibly clear and calm, perfect for exploring. It's just a short swim or sometimes even a wade at low tide from the main island's beach to get to Rocky Cay.
Architecture & Building
The 'architecture' is purely natural: a small, rugged island of coral rock topped with a thicket of palm trees, with its only structure being a wonderfully rustic and open-air beach bar.
Contact & Location
Address: Isla de San Andrés, La Loma, Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Colombia
Phone: +55 21 99431-4338
