San Andrés (or alternative?) in October

Hey there!

I only found two really old discussions on this topic, and the links are dead, so here’s a new thread.

I’m getting back from Bahía Solano this Saturday and haven’t planned anything from the 25th (I’ll be in Medellín). I’m traveling with my 9-year-old son… and I figure, if we’re gonna get caught in the rain here, we might as well do it somewhere nice… I’m thinking about spending a week or so in the archipelago, but I can’t really tell what the weather’s like this time of year—is it just a few showers here and there, with life going on as usual, and we can still swim, snorkel between rain, read quietly… or is it really non-stop downpours?

Any cool alternatives you’d recommend?

Hey there!

I only found two really old discussions on the topic, and the links were dead, so here’s a new thread.

I’m getting back from Bahía Solano this Saturday and haven’t planned anything from the 25th (I’ll be in Medellín). I’m traveling with my 9-year-old son... and I figure, if we’re gonna get caught in the rain here, might as well do it somewhere nice... I’m thinking of spending a week or so in the archipelago, but I can’t really tell what the weather’s like this time of year—is it just a few showers where life goes on, and you can still swim, snorkel between downpours, or read quietly? Or is it really non-stop torrential rain?

Any cool alternatives you’d recommend?

Hey! Storms on the Caribbean coast are often intense, but they never last more than 15–30 minutes. Keep in mind, it’s actually a blessing for locals who are also suffering from climate change and intense droughts (heatwaves galore). That said, San Andrés or other islands aren’t really representative of the country—they’re super touristy. Sure, there are beaches, but like everywhere else (to each their own) 😄