Islote de Santa Cruz, the most densely populated island in the world

The Islote de Santa Cruz , is famous for being the most densely populated island on the planet, in it more than 600 people live in almost one hectare, that is, the island has the size of a football field. There is no drinking water, there are no vehicles, only boats moored around the island, the electric light comes from a power generator, there are only four stores in the whole island, there are no mangroves, no beaches, but its inhabitants say they are very happy and most of them would not like to leave the island.

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This island was built by fishermen a little more than 145 years ago, who in the middle of the coral, with stone, rubble and garbage, decided to build their home there. Knowing the Islote de Santa Cruz can be a wonderful experience that will not be easily erased from your memory, so we tell you how to get there and what to do in this curious island.

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How to get to the Islote de Santa Cruz?

The Islet of Santa Cruz is located between the islands of Tintintan and Múcura , and you can get there from Tolú in just one hour by boat, or two from Cartagena.You have different to get here, taking a private boat and agreeing the price previously or make a stop at the Islote de Santa Cruz when you take a tour to Isla Múcura or Tintinpan, or one of the other islands located in the San Bernardo Archipelago.

Once there you must pay a fee of 5,000 COP for the entrance to the Islote de Santa Cruz . These tax is used for the development of the island and in exchange you are offered a guided tour around the islet.

What can you find and do in the Islote de Santa Cruz?

While in the Islote de Santa Cruz there are not many activities to do or monuments to visit, if you can do some other activities that will allow you to live a totally different and enjoyable experience in Colombia. This is precisely what I love about this kind of places, many times one starts the trip with a lot of skepticism and in the end it turns out to be the best experiences and memories that one can take.

First of all, in the Islote you can walk through its alleys and admire its colorful houses, talk to the people who seems to be always happy and enjoying the peaceful environment of the island (there is no violence, robberies , altercations or fights) and play a football game with the children in the tiny soccer field.

You can also swim with turtles and sharks in the Islote de Santa Cruz Aquarium , or watch a cockfight that is famous throughout the region and take place every Saturday at the island's gallera.

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