Santa Cruz Island (Galápagos)
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Year-round; December to May brings warmer weather and greener highlands
- Budget
- $$
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
The tourism hub of the Galápagos, where giant tortoises roam private highland ranches and lava tunnels cut through the misty interior. Its central location makes it a practical base for day trips to nearby islands, with a lively waterfront in Puerto Ayora.
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