Quick answer
Santa Cruz del Islote is a small artificial island in the San Bernardo Archipelago known as the most densely populated islet in the world. From Hotel Isla Múcura you can visit it by water taxi for $70,000 COP per person (transport only), with departures at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
| DETAIL |
INFORMATION |
| Departures from the hotel |
10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. |
| Price |
$70,000 COP per person, transport only |
| Meals |
Optional, not included |
| What to bring |
Cash, sunscreen, water, respect for the community |
What is Santa Cruz del Islote
It is a fishing community built on a reef, a few minutes by boat from Isla Múcura. In a tiny space live hundreds of people in colorful houses, with a school, a church and streets you can cross in seconds. That is why it is known as the most densely populated islet in the world.
Visiting it is a cultural experience: discovering how the people of the archipelago live, their relationship with the sea and how they handle everyday life with so little space.
How to get there from the hotel
The hotel’s water taxi departs at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. and costs $70,000 COP per person; it includes only the speedboat transport. The trip is usually combined with Isla Tintipán.
Book at reception in advance: departures depend on the weather and the number of passengers.
Tips for your visit
- Bring cash: there are small local shops and no ATMs.
- Ask permission before photographing people and respect private spaces.
- Don’t leave any trash: the community lives alongside a fragile ecosystem.
- Combine the visit with a swim at the beaches of Tintipán.
Author: Hotel Isla Múcura · Last updated: September 3, 2026
Sources: hotelislamucura.com/pasadia-isla-tintipan-2/ · hotelislamucura.com/actividades/
