Island in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
Can you drink tap water in San Andrés?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in San Andrés?
Don't drink the tap water. Island water supply is limited; use bottled or filtered water for drinking.
Key facts
- In San Andrés: Island water supply is limited; use bottled or filtered water for drinking.
- Across Colombia: Safe from the tap in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled or filtered on the Caribbean coast, in small towns and rural areas.
- Safely managed drinking water: 74% of people in Colombia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Colombia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Medellín | Yes, drinkable |
| Cartagena | No, drink bottled |
| Bogotá | Yes, drinkable |
| Santa Marta | No, drink bottled |
| Cali | Filter or boil |
| Salento | Filter or boil |
| Guatapé | Filter or boil |
| San Andrés | No, drink bottled |
| Minca | No, drink bottled |
| Palomino | No, drink bottled |
| Villa de Leyva | Filter or boil |
| San Gil | Filter or boil |
| Jardín | Filter or boil |
| Barranquilla | Filter or boil |
| Pereira | Filter or boil |
| Leticia | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in San Andrés?
Don't drink the tap water. Island water supply is limited; use bottled or filtered water for drinking.
Can you drink tap water in Colombia?
Safe from the tap in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled or filtered on the Caribbean coast, in small towns and rural areas.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- San Andrés tourism
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