Don Olivo hails from Mauritania and delights in preparing his morning's catch for lunch, which he serves up on the terrace of his seafront home on the island of Santa Catalina. The menu changes daily and dishes include conch ceviche and lobster in Olivo's own secret sauce, though it's the warm welcome and conversation that make this place particularly special.
Don Olivo
Providencia
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Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Old Providence McBean Lagoon
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3. Museo de Historía y Antigüedades
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