Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Natural Park
National Park Caribbean island national park protecting coral reefs
Old Providence and McBean Lagoon National Natural Park surrounds Providencia Island and protects coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. Divers, snorkelers and birdwatchers visit to see marine life, shallow reefs and traditional island communities.
Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Natural Park is a Colombian protected area in the Archipelago of San Andre9s, Providencia and Santa Catalina that conserves coastal and marine habitats around Providencia Island. The park protects coral reef, mangrove and lagoon ecosystems important for biodiversity and local fisheries.
Snorkelling, diving and boat trips to fringing reefs and the McBean Lagoon are the main visitor activities, along with birdwatching in mangrove areas and guided nature walks on the island. The park is valued for clear Caribbean waters and accessible reef sites close to shore.
The area was established as a national natural park to safeguard marine and coastal habitats and to regulate uses such as fishing and tourism. Conservation management focuses on reef protection, mangrove restoration and sustainable local development.
The park is located around Providencia Island in the Colombian Caribbean, within the Archipelago of San Andre9s, Providencia and Santa Catalina, and lies offshore in the western Caribbean Sea.
- Marine ecosystems: Protects coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds around Providencia and McBean Lagoon and supports diving and snorkelling activities.
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Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Natural Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1660 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (233 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
