The Con Dao Islands (also known as Poulo Condore) are an archipelago of 15 islands situated in the South China Sea, around 250 kilometers, or a 45-minute flight, from Ho Chi Minh City.
Con Dao archipelago became a national park in 1993 and after five years it was expanded significantly into the surrounding waters. The island is popular with drivers with over 1,000 hectares of coral reefs and over 1,300 marine species so are identified.Rain Bow divers is the only dive-shop on the island.
French used the main island of Con Son which is the largest island in the group of Con Dai islands to keep anti-colonial protestors prisoner. The South Vietnamese continued the tradition, sending political dissenters and activists to the 11 prisons which were also used in the American War.
It also home to a coastline of steep, rocky hills and long sweeping coves, boasting some excellent spots for swimming and snorkelling.Though Con Dao island dad considerable assets and it is the island being close to the mainland, the islands are still untouched by many tourists.The best source of information is the National Park Headquarters, located about five minutes’ drive from Con Son town on Vo Thi Sau Rd. From here you can organise trips to other islands in the archipelago, hire a guide for trekking and get permits to enter certain parts of the forest.
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