What is there to do in the Galapagos at night?
The Best Nightlife on the Galapagos – Santa Cruz Island
- The Bongo Bar. The Bongo Bar is the top hotspot in Puerto Ayora.
- Buganvilla.
- Limón y Café
- Garrapata.
- El Amanecer.
- La Panga.
- Madera Fina.
How do you get to Galapagos from Santa Cruz?
Your best bet for getting to the Galapagos is to fly into Baltra Island before taking a bus and ferry ride to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the most popular tourist hub. Another option is to fly into the capital of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island, but most cruises start in Santa Cruz.
How many days do you need in Santa Cruz Galapagos?
There is so much to do and see on Santa Cruz Island that you’ll need at least 4-5 days to soak it all in!
What animals live on Santa Cruz Island Galapagos?
The island is also home to the Charles Darwin Research Station and Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. Marine life around the island includes; sea turtles, sharks and rays, and on land there are healthy populations of iguana (land and marine), tortoise and many birds – eight different species of finch live here.
Where is Santa Cruz Galapagos?
Central Islands
What plants grow on the Galapagos Islands?
Coastal Zone Plants
- Black Mangrove. It has the highest salt tolerant leaves of all the mangroves the leaves and is equipped with special salt-extracting glands.
- White Mangrove. White Mangrove grows into a shrub with aerial roots close to the water.
- Candelabra Cactus.
- Cutleaf Daisy.
- Palo Santo.
- Bracken Ferns.
How big is Santa Cruz Galapagos?
986 km²
How many people live on Santa Cruz Island Galapagos?
18,000 residents
What is the smallest island in the Galapagos?
Darwin Island
Are the Galapagos Islands big?
So just how big are the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos Islands cover a total of area 45,000 square kilometers (17,000 square miles) of the ocean – 7,880 square kilometers (3,040 square miles) of which is made of land.
What is the best time of year to go to the Galapagos?
The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.