Vuelta a la Isla de San Andrés - Tren Turístico
About This Museum
Forget everything you think you know about museums. The 'Vuelta a la Isla' isn't a building at all, but a vibrant, rolling cultural experience aboard a brightly colored tourist train. It starts right at the bustling corner near the striking Mezquita, that beautiful, white-washed mosque that anchors the island's Arab-Colombian community. Instead of static displays, its collection is the entire island itself—the rhythm of reggae from a roadside stall, the scent of coconut bread, and the endless shades of blue in the sea. This is living heritage on the move.
Collection Highlights
The 'exhibits' are the sights you roll past: the vibrant murals in downtown San Andrés, the traditional wooden houses on stilts in Cove Bay, and the local fishermen mending their nets by the shore. The star of the show is always the breathtaking view of Seven-Colored Sea from different vantage points.
Visitor Information
Just show up at the corner by La Mezquita; no need for advance tickets. The open-air carriages are perfect for soaking up the Caribbean sun and sea breeze, so bring a hat and your sense of adventure.
Architecture & Building
The 'building' is a fleet of charmingly rustic train cars, often painted in cheerful yellows, greens, and reds. They look like they've been plucked from a tropical dream as they wait nestled against the backdrop of the mosque's elegant arches and pristine white walls.
Contact & Location
Address: Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Colombia
Phone: +57 317 6350549
Website: Visit Website
