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Trip Planner :  South America  /  Ecuador  /  Galapagos Islands  /  San Cristobal

San Cristobal

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World heritage site · Landmarks · Beaches
The easternmost of the Galapagos Islands, San Cristobal was where naturalist Charles Darwin and his expedition first landed when visiting the archipelago in 1835. Tourism in San Cristobal largely sticks to a Darwinian line of inquiry, with visitors drawn to the island's ecological abundance and endemic species. Sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and frigate birds are among the most popular natural inhabitants, while the surrounding waters offer sights of sharks, lobsters, and rays at a number of easily reached dive sites. With the Galapagos capital of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the island, you'll have access to plenty of accommodations, services, and businesses during your San Cristobal holiday. Plan your vacation with our Ecuador online trip planner and discover the best things to do in San Cristobal.
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    Top San Cristobal tours

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    Places to visit in San Cristobal

    Puerto Baquerizo MorenoTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Landmark, Scuba / Snorkeling
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    Puerto Chino Beach ©
    Beach
    Puerto Chino Beach
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Interpretation Center ©
    Natural History Museum
    Interpretation Center
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado ©
    Nature / Park
    Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Wildlife in San Cristobal

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    Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Galapagos Eco Fishing ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Galapagos Eco Fishing
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wreck Bay Diving Center ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Wreck Bay Diving Center
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Planet Ocean Dive Center
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Planet Ocean Dive Center
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in San Cristobal

    La Loberia ©
    Beach
    La Loberia
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Mann ©
    Beach
    Playa Mann
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cerro Brujo ©
    Beach
    Cerro Brujo
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Punta Carola ©
    Beach
    Playa Punta Carola
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in San Cristobal

    Mirador Cerro Tijeretas ©
    Water Body
    Mirador Cerro Tijeretas
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Galapagos Fan Dive ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Galapagos Fan Dive
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Malecon San Cristobal ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Malecon San Cristobal
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Baquerizo ©
    Beach
    Playa Baquerizo
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in San Cristobal

    Cerro Tijeretas ©
    National Park
    Cerro Tijeretas
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Isla Lobos ©
    Island
    Isla Lobos
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Punta Pitt ©
    Geologic Formation
    Punta Pitt
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours

    Beaches in San Cristobal

    Playa de Oro ©
    Beach
    Playa de Oro
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Puerto Grande ©
    Beach
    Puerto Grande
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Where to stay in San Cristobal

    Kicker Rock ©
    The overwhelming majority of places to stay on San Cristobal cluster in the capital city, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The north part of town, in the area surrounding Playa de Oro, features some of the most attractive options, including resort-style hotels with extensive amenities like swimming pools, spas, and onsite restaurants. Elsewhere around town, you'll find a good mix of modern hotels offering rooms both comfortable and basic, as well as charming family-run guesthouses. Remote areas outside of the capital offer few options, though a couple of eco-friendly lodges do exist--be sure to book well in advance, due to limited availability.
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