San Cristóbal Island

San Cristóbal in Galapagos is the island with the largest freshwater reserve in the archipelago and is the capital of the province. It's one of the oldest islands and has a rich history, being Charles Darwin's landing point. It offers spectacular beaches, like La Lobería, and a wide variety of tourist activities.

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🏖️ Playa 51.4 km

Española Island

Galápagos

Famous for its white sand beaches and the sea lion colony at Gardner Bay.

Explore →51.4 km

🏖️ Playa 77.9 km

Santa Cruz Island

Galápagos

The second largest island in Galapagos and the main tourist center of the archipelago.

Explore →77.9 km

🏖️ Playa 87.0 km

Baltra Island

Galápagos

Home to Galapagos' main airport, built by the United States during World War II.

Explore →87.0 km

🏖️ Playa 91.1 km

Galapagos Islands

Galápagos

A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, a unique ecosystem with endemic species that fascinate the world.

Explore →91.1 km

🏖️ Playa 93.0 km

North Seymour Island

Galápagos

Notable for its population of blue-footed boobies and ideal for exploration and bird watching.

Explore →93.0 km

🏖️ Playa 98.6 km

Floreana Island

Galápagos

Named after Ecuador's first president, its beaches hosted adventurous conquerors and pirates.

Explore →98.6 km

🏖️ Playa 120.1 km

Pinzón Island

Galápagos

One of the least visited destinations in Galapagos, ideal for deep diving and sea turtle watching.

Explore →120.1 km

🏖️ Playa 130.8 km

Rábida Island

Galápagos

Notable for its red sand beaches and sea lion colony, ideal for snorkeling and bird watching.

Explore →130.8 km

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🏖️ Playa 140.5 km

Genovesa Island

Galápagos

Known as Eagle Island, it's a paradise for bird watching and snorkeling in the caldera of a submerged volcano.

Explore →140.5 km

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🏖️ Playa 147.8 km

Santiago Island

Galápagos

Also known as San Salvador, notable for its lava flows, marine iguanas, and a wide variety of birds.

Explore →147.8 km

🏖️ Playa 152.7 km

Isabela Island

Galápagos

The largest island in Galapagos, occupying more than 58% of the archipelago's land surface.

Explore →152.7 km

🏖️ Playa 166.2 km

Marchena Island

Galápagos

Restricted public access, with authorized agencies for expeditions to observe its unique wildlife.

Explore →166.2 km

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🏖️ Playa 207.2 km

Pinta Island

Galápagos

Home to the famous 'Lonesome George', it's an island with great biodiversity and endemic species.

Explore →207.2 km

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🏖️ Playa 221.7 km

Fernandina Island

Galápagos

The youngest in the archipelago, with high volcanic activity and a large colony of marine iguanas.

Explore →221.7 km