Before you go

Your trip to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – Galápagos Destination Galápagos Capital

How to get there

Aeropuerto de San Cristóbal (SCY) 1 km
Muelle de Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (barcos entre as ilhas) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. From Quito or Guayaquil there are direct flights to San Cristóbal airport, about 1 km from town. There is biosafety control when leaving the mainland and on arrival to the islands, and an entry fee to the national park; check the rules before you go. Speedboats link the town to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz in about two hours.

How many days

Two to three days are enough for the Centro de Interpretación, Tijeretas, La Lobería and the boat trip to Kicker Rock. With more time you can add the highlands, including the El Junco lagoon and the La Galapaguera tortoise center.

When to go

From December to May it's the warm season, with calmer seas for snorkeling; from June to November it's cooler and drier, with colder water and rougher seas.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The town, the Centro de Interpretación, Tijeretas and La Lobería can be done on foot or by taxi. For the highlands, use taxis or excursions; for Kicker Rock you need a boat.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Morning
Centro de Interpretación and Tijeretas
Visit the Centro de Interpretación and follow the trail to Cerro Tijeretas, with snorkeling at Bahía Tijeretas.
Afternoon
La Lobería
After lunch, go to La Lobería to see the sea lion colony and the iguanas.
Late afternoon
Seafront
Walk along the waterfront and Playa de Oro, with sea lions on the pier.
Evening
Malecón
Have fish and seafood for dinner on the malecón.

2 days in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Day 1

Morning
Interpretation and Tijeretas
Centro de Interpretación, trail and snorkeling at Tijeretas.
Afternoon
La Lobería
Sea lion colony at La Lobería.
Late afternoon
Seafront
Late afternoon on the malecón.
Evening
Center
Dinner in the town centre.

Day 2

Morning
Kicker Rock
Boat trip to Kicker Rock with snorkeling between the cliffs.
Afternoon
Beach
Stop at a beach, such as Cerro Brujo or Puerto Grande, included on the tour.
Late afternoon
Return
Return to the town pier.
Evening
Malecón
Dinner on the malecón.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is San Cristóbal airport far from town?

No, about 1 km from the center; you can get there by taxi in a few minutes.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or Puerto Ayora: where to stay?

Puerto Ayora has more infrastructure and is in the center of the archipelago; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is quieter and has sea lion beaches within walking distance. Many travelers split their time between the two.

Which places can be visited without a guide on San Cristóbal?

The Centro de Interpretación, the Tijeretas trails and La Lobería are usually visited independently. Check the rules before going.

What is in the highlands of San Cristóbal?

The El Junco lagoon, a freshwater lake in a crater, and the La Galapaguera tortoise center, as well as beaches like Puerto Chino.

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