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Isabela Island

Isabela Island

3.8
Isabela Island is the larger island in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. The island is mainly famous for its volcanoes. It stands in the center of the island with five craters, two of which are still active. Between the crater and the coastal sandy belt are hills covered with trees, vines and orchids. There are special flightless cormorants and penguins on the island. Also see blue-footed birds and numerous sea lizards. There is a Puerto Villamil port on the island, the main town of Isabela that is rarely visited. From here there is an 18 km road leading up the hillside to the small village of Santo Tomás. Villamil also has a handful of hotels where you can stay, some by the beach, and some rooms with sea views. There are also places worth snorkeling near the port, where you can see whitetip sharks and many turtles.Isabela Island · 23.6 km from Puerto Villamil
Tortuga Bay Beach
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Tortuga Bay Beach

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Tortuga Bay Beach is named for the sea turtles that frequently come ashore to lay their eggs and is a popular natural beach for visitors in the Galapagos Islands. The beach actually consists of two sections. The first one you reach is Playa Brava, which features expansive white sand and large waves, making it a popular spot for surfers. However, the strong currents here make it unsuitable for swimming. Continue along the beach, pass a lagoon next to the mangroves, and you will reach Playa Mansa. This bay, sheltered by the natural terrain, has calm waters suitable for swimming and kayaking, and you can often see pelicans flying low to catch fish on the water. The wildlife at Tortuga Bay Beach is also a major highlight. Marine iguanas are often seen basking on the sand and volcanic rocks or swimming in the sea, and schools of juvenile blacktip reef sharks can sometimes be seen in the shallow waters of Playa Mansa.Puerto Ayora · 73.2 km from Puerto Villamil
Las Tintoreras

Las Tintoreras

2.2
Isabela Island · 2 km from Puerto Villamil
Parque Nacional Galápagos

Parque Nacional Galápagos

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Parque Nacional Galápagos is located in the Galapagos Islands and was established in 1959, the centenary of the publication of *On the Origin of Species*, protecting approx. 97% of the archipelago's land area. In 1835, Darwin stayed here for approx. 5 weeks aboard the HMS Beagle; the endemic species on the islands inspired his later theory of natural selection, making this place a natural laboratory for studying biological evolution. The park's landscape is shaped by continuous volcanic activity, with lava fields, craters, highland cloud forests, and sandy cliffs unfolding at different altitudes, each nurturing distinct flora and fauna communities. Giant tortoises are the symbol of the archipelago, with some individuals living over 100 years; marine iguanas bask in groups on the rocks, heading into the sea to graze on algae when hungry; blue-footed boobies are famous for their striking blue feet and courtship dances; you can also see flightless cormorants with vestigial wings, penguins living in equatorial waters, and various small birds known as Darwin's finches. Snorkeling is available at some locations, offering the chance to encounter sea lions and sea turtles. It is advisable to confirm the islands covered in your itinerary before departure, as the animal species visible vary significantly from island to island.Santa Cruz Island · 78.5 km from Puerto Villamil
Laguna Salinas

Laguna Salinas

1.8
Isabela Island · 820m from Puerto Villamil
Love Beach

Love Beach

1.7
Isabela Island · 2.8 km from Puerto Villamil
Sierra Negra

Sierra Negra

3.1
Isabela Island · 26.7 km from Puerto Villamil
Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz Island

5.3
Santa Cruz Island is the island with the largest permanent population in the Galapagos Islands. Puerto Ayora in the south is one of the largest towns in the archipelago, where most hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies are concentrated, and most visitors use it as a base to arrange island-hopping itineraries. Sea lions, pelicans, and marine iguanas inhabit the bay year-round. Near the fish market pier, you can often see sea lions and pelicans waiting for fishermen to share their catch. When the weather clears, sea lions even climb onto the decks of anchored sailboats to bask in the sun. The island's attractions are clearly divided between the north and south, with vegetation zones changing gradually from the dry coast to the humid highlands. In the area around Puerto Ayora in the south, walking along the trail from the port to Tortuga Bay, you will find expansive white sand beaches where groups of marine iguanas bask on the rocks, and flamingos are occasionally spotted in the saltwater lagoon behind the mangroves. The Charles Darwin Research Station is located right on the edge of town, where you can see giant tortoises of all ages, from hatchlings to adults, in the conservation exhibits. The highlands offer a different world: on the grasslands around El Chato Ranch, wild giant tortoises roam leisurely between mud pits and pastures. Nearby lava tunnels are underground passages left behind by ancient lava flows, which you can walk through to experience firsthand. The Twin Craters by the road were formed by volcanic collapse, and the deep craters are surrounded by Scalesia forests unique to the highlands. This island has no active volcanoes, but the traces of volcanic activity are present in the form of geological features like lava tunnels and sinkholes.Santa Cruz Island · 78 km from Puerto Villamil
Floreana Island

Floreana Island

3.9
Floreana Island is also known asFloreana Island, with a population of fewer than 100 residents, who are mostly concentrated around the island's residential area of Puerto Velasco Ibarra, where you can also find the Floreana Hotel, operated by the family of the late Margaret Wittmer.Floreana Island · 71.1 km from Puerto Villamil
San Cristóbal Island
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San Cristóbal Island

4.1
4.0/5
13 reviews
San Cristobal Island is located on the east side of Santa Cruz Island, the eastern end of the Galapagos Islands, and the most populous and richer island in the entire archipelago. Locals call San Cristobal the capital of paradise, and the island has some of the easier-to-reach attractions, including boat trips for snorkeling and other activities. In addition, there is a Darwin monument on the island that can be visited.Ecuador · San Cristobal Island

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Walking Tour to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico Volcano from Isabela Island
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Giant Tortoises Tour, Lava Tunnels & Stop at Los Gemelos Craters”
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Galapagos San Cristóbal Full Day Kicker Rock Más Playa
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Los Tuneles Day Tour (Isabela Island)
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Walking Tour to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico Volcano
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: 360 San Cristobal Island Day Tour
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YoYo_1I8Q7O5ODecember 1, 2025
5.0
Arriving at Turtle Bay on a new moon night, the beach shimmered with a cold, silvery phosphorescence under the moonlight. Following the tracks left by the ranger's red flashlight, we suddenly saw leatherback turtles emerge from the waves like prehistoric warships—their eyes brimming with the salt of the Pacific Ocean, using their flippers to dig the holy grail of life in the sand. The moment the first egg fell into the nest, everyone present held their breath, with only the sound of the tide providing accompaniment to this ritual that had continued for hundreds of millions of years. At dawn, the hatchlings broke through the sand, trudging towards the indigo dawn on the horizon, instantly filling the beach with the trails of miniature galaxies. The ranger whispered, "The pattern on the shell of each returning mother turtle is a unique star map." And in my hand, I found a drop of warm, salty incubation water that had drifted in with the sea breeze.

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WillSumMay 16, 2016
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The most famous natural scenery on this island is Kicker Rock. Two huge rocks that look like a ray of light facing the white and blue sea. This is also a holy place for snorkeling. Occasionally, you can see sea lions, turtles and other cute animals on the beach, basking in the sun on the sea.

San Cristóbal Island

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Don't miss these attractions in Puerto Villamil: Isabela Island, Tortuga Bay Beach, and Las Tintoreras. If you like Outdoor experiences, try Walking Tour to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico Volcano from Isabela Island. If you enjoy Day tours, try Half Day Tintoreras Tour from Isabela Island.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Half Day Tintoreras Tour from Isabela Island, Walking Tour to Sierra Negra volcano and Chico Volcano from Isabela Island, and Giant Tortoises Tour, Lava Tunnels & Stop at Los Gemelos Craters”. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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