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Useful data for the Route:
Old Providence
Natural National Park and Mc Bean Lagoon -
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Old Providence Natural National Park and Mc
Bean Lagoon are located northeast of
Providencia Island. The region rises from sea
level to a maximum height of 150 masl.
Temperature in the Park averages about 25
degrees centigrade and there is less rain
between January and June.
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Water should be drunk only at guaranteed sites
or purchased at any supermarket or drug store,
put up in bottles or sealed bags.
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There is an automated teller machine on
Providencia Island that accepts most credit
and debit cards.
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There are several agencies on the island where
cars, vans and motorcycles can be rented to
explore Providencia Island and enjoy its
scenery.
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Visitors can obtain information about visiting
the park in the lobby of their hotels. It is
recommended that tours be booked with a known
tourist agency that offers safe and quality
service.
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The Special Natural National Park Management
Unit (UAES) of the Environment Ministry is
responsible for this park, as well as all of
the others in Colombia. Visitors must follow
certain rules:
1. Because the ecosystem is fragile, no
shells, coral or plant or animal material may
be removed from the site.
2.The use of aerosols is forbidden and
visitors are asked to carry plastic bags to
throw away garbage that is not biodegradable.
3. It is important to keep to the
interpretative paths marked by the UAES.
4. For further information about visiting the
park, consult the website: www.parquesnacionales.gov.co
On Providencia Island, call the municipal town
hall at 5148012 for tourist information.
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