Old Providence McBean Lagoon National Natural Park

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.