Travel Guide of Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador by Influencers and Travelers

Santa Cruz Island is one of the Galápagos Islands with an area of 986 km² and a maximum altitude of 864 metres. Situated in the center of the archipelago, Santa Cruz is the second largest island after Isabela.

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1 - Galapagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands, part of the Republic of Ecuador, are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the centre of the Western Hemisphere.

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2 - North Seymour Island

   27 km away

North Seymour is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation. The whole island is covered with low, bushy vegetation. The island is named after an English nobleman, Lord Hugh Seymour. North Seymour Island has an area of 1.9 square kilometres and a maximum altitude of 28 metres. This island is home to a large population of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls.

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3 - Shark Diving in Santa Cruz

You will be equipped with high-quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits (brands Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill) from us and this tour is operated on a very well maintained, comfortable boat, with an excellent guide and freshly prepared, very good food.

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4 - Bartolomé Island

   46 km away

Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago.

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5 - Snorkeling in Santa Cruz

You will be equipped with high-quality snorkel equipment and wetsuits (brands Cressi/Scubapro and O'Neill) from us and this tour is operated on a very well maintained, comfortable boat, with an excellent guide and freshly prepared, very good food.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Santa Cruz

Our Northern Galapagos cruise itinerary beins in Baltra, where we will board the ship and sail toward Las Bachas on Santa Cruz fo where you can enjoy swimming at the beach. Overnight, we sail to Santiago Island to enjoy two great visitor sites: Buccaneer Cove and Puerto Egas. From there, we sail to Rabida and Bartolome. You will disembark on Rabida Island's red coloured beach and in the afternoon visit the famous Pinnacle Rock at Bartolome. The following day finds us on Genovesa, where we can observe large colonies of Nazca boobies and red footed boobies. From there, we sail back around to Santa Cruz Island to visit the tortoise reserve to see giant tortoise in the wild and after the visit we will transfer directly to Baltra Airport. We say goodbye to the Galapagos Islands after an amazing journey!

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7 - Mountain Bike Tours in Santa Cruz

We offer an ecological and fun way to know the most iconic points of the city of Puerto Ayora, at your own time. We have excellent guides who are responsible for giving the local experience we want to make known to the passenger.

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8 - Climbing in Santa Cruz

Galapagos Pro invites you to spend 5 days exploring the gorgeous Galapagos Islands and witness its magical landscapes and unique wildlife. Whether you’re here to soak up the sun on palm-lined beaches or for one-of-a-kind wildlife experiences, Santa Cruz Island and its surroundings offer a multitude of opportunities. Santa Cruz Island is the geographic and tourist center of the Galapagos. Being the starting point for island-hopping trips, it has charming hotels, restaurants, and bars. The town of Puerto Ayora is the perfect place for a memorable and comfortable stay in the Galapagos!

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