- It is home to the largest sea lion colony in the Galapagos, where you can swim among different species of sharks, walk with turtles, sea lions, iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
- The airport is only 5 minutes away from the central hotel zone.
- San Cristóbal is home to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, which is the capital of the Galapagos and is known as the “Capital of Paradise.”
- In the 19th century, the island was still visited by pirates.
- San Cristóbal was the first island where the HMS Beagle anchored, and it is where the famous English naturalist Charles Darwin disembarked. As a result, the bay bears his name.
- San Cristóbal and Floreana are the only islands that have fresh water suitable for human consumption.
- It is possibly one of the most recognized destinations in the world, being the easternmost point of the enchanting Ecuadorian archipelago and the closest to continental Ecuador.
- The islands of Floreana, Santa Fé, Española, and Genovesa fall under the jurisdiction of the San Cristóbal Galápagos canton.
- From San Cristóbal, you can take a tour to Española Island to visit Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner.
- The island celebrates two festivities: the cantonization and the provincialization of Galapagos, which take place from February 12 to 18.
How many airports are there in the Galapagos Islands?
There are 2 airports in the Galapagos Islands, located on the islands of San Cristóbal and Baltra (Santa Cruz). San Cristóbal Island has an airport that provides convenient facilities for travelers, just 2 minutes away from the city. To get to this island, you...
