WHERE TO GO IN ISLAS GALAPAGOS

San Cristóbal Island:

It is the easternmost of the archipelago and where flights arrive from Guayaquil on the mainland.

Here you can find a huge variety of native wildlife such as sea lions, iguanas, dolphins and seagulls, along with sting rays, sharks and lobsters. There is also a breeding station and shelter for the Galapagos tortoises.

Within it you can visit the Tijeretes Hill a nesting area where there is a statue of Charles Darwin, which marks the spot where he landed during his voyage on the HMS Beagle.

On this island there are two diving sites, the Leon Dormido and Lobos Island. On this island cultural activities are also performed especially in the Centro de Interpretacion.

Santa Cruz Island:

It is the second largest island after Isabela Island. In the capital Puerto Ayora you find the largest population of the archipelago. On this island the Charles Darwin Research Station, the offices of the Galapagos National Park and the Canal Itabaca, which corresponds to a broker of water taxis that transport people between islands are.

Among the natural areas are the Caleta Tortuga Negra, an area surrounded by mangroves where you can find sting rays, sharks and turtles, the Dragon Hill where there are land iguanas and flamingos and Tortuga Bay, a sheltered body of water where you can enjoy water sports like surfing, snorkeling and diving, while enjoying the presence of endemic fauna such as iguanas, turtles, multicolored fish and crabs.

Isabela Island:

It is the archipelago's largest, corresponding to 60% of its total size. The Wolf volcano is found on the island and is the highest point of the islands, with 1,707 meters of altitude. One of its peculiarities is that it is crossed by the line of the Equator.

Here you can find species such as penguins, colorful crabs, seals, iguanas and turtles; besides Galapagos hawks and other species.

Here is the city of Puerto Villamil and among its attractions are the Muro de las Lágrimas (Wall of Tears), a wall built by prisoners who lived in the prison of these islands, and Flamingo lagoon, south of the territory.