How do you get to Galapagos from Santa Cruz?
Your best bet for getting to the Galapagos is to fly into Baltra Island before taking a bus and ferry ride to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the most popular tourist hub. Another option is to fly into the capital of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island, but most cruises start in Santa Cruz.
Where is Santa Cruz Galapagos?
Santa Cruz Island, also called Indefatigable Island or Chaves Island, second largest of the Galapagos Islands, in the eastern Pacific Ocean about 600 miles (965 km) west of mainland Ecuador.
What animals live on Santa Cruz Island Galapagos?
The island is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Marine life around the island includes; sea turtles, sharks and rays, and on land there are healthy populations of iguana (land and marine), tortoise and many birds – eight different species of finch live here.
Can you stay overnight in the Galapagos?
Yes, you can stay overnight on some Galapagos Islands. Those islands are Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not permit any overnight stays.
How do you get to Santa Cruz Island Ecuador?
Getting to Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador: Most travellers arrive on Santa Cruz Island by plane from the mainland (the airport is located on Isla Baltra, just a short ferry ride away from Santa Cruz). Avianca, TAME, and LATAM have daily flights from Quito, connecting through Guayaquil.
What finches live on Santa Cruz Island?
The popularity of the Galapagos Islands can be attributed to these tiny creatures also known as the Galapagos finches. They are eager to greet visitors in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Darwin finches are endemic to the Galapagos Islands and have made it their home for over 3 to 5 million years!
What is the best month to go to the Galapagos Islands?
But that said, our experts generally agree that the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands is from December to May. Why? These months coincide with the warm season and ocean conditions are clear, warm excellent for snorkeling and diving.
What is the coldest month in Galapagos?
January
Average Temperature in Galápagos The cold season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 14 to March 6, with an average daily high temperature below 56°F. The coldest month of the year in Galápagos is January, with an average low of 32°F and high of 49°F.