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Flights to Baltra Island
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Baltra Island: Your Gateway to Galapagos

Visitors to the Galapagos Archipelago usually set foot first on Baltra Island, as this is where Seymour Airport (GPS), the main access point to this paradisiacal destination, is located. Baltra is an island of volcanic origin with an estimated age of 2 million years and was used as a military base by the United States during World War II.

What to do in Baltra Island?

Although Baltra Island is not a tourist destination per se, it offers some options for travelers who stop here:

– Explore the local wildlife: Baltra is home to endemic species such as the Galapagos land iguana and the Galapagos sea lion.
– Visit the remains of the U.S. World War II air base.
– Souvenir stores to purchase souvenirs before continuing your trip.

How to get from Baltra to Santa Cruz

To reach the main island of Santa Cruz and the town of Puerto Ayora, travelers must cross the Itabaca Channel in a short ferry ride. From there, there is public and private transportation to continue the journey.

Curiosities about Baltra Island

– Its British name is South Seymour.
– It is home to the world’s first ecological airport, with sustainable design and renewable energy.
– Along with San Cristobal, it is one of the two airports that connect Galapagos with Guayaquil and Quito.
– It functions as a small naval base for Ecuador.

If you are looking for a quick connection between islands, Emetebe Airlines offers regular flights that facilitate travel within the archipelago.