San Cristobal‚ the easternmost island of the archipelago‚ also home to the administrative capital‚ holds some of the islands’ most iconic scenic highlights. Combine this with the possibility of enjoying local hospitality in the picturesque town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno‚ and you’ve got quite a town to check out. San Cristobal hosts one of the two main airports "San Cristobal Airport" in the Galapagos province and is the site of the first human settlement in the whole archipelago it is also the island where Charles Darwin first disembarked in 1835.

Highlights:

Do you want to know about the activities you can do during your stay in San Cristobal? Here is a little summary of what you will find here:

On day:

San Cristóbal will enchant you with all the activities you can do near the nature. Various beaches to enjoy, research centers, amazing viewpoints and piers. All these activities are easily accessible; or as most tourists prefer, you can choose full or half-day tours that will surely provide the best of each site and stage.

Beaches:

- Playa Carola, Playa Mann, Puerto Chino and Playa La Lobería are some of the main attractions where the protagonists are the sea, the sand and the sea lions that rest in their spaces and you will be able to observe them and experience a true connection with the environment.

- Playa Mann is the closest to the town, which is very useful if your interests are to give yourself a relaxing day at sea and then lunch at one of the nearby restaurants.

- Playa Carola has a lot of fauna hanging around nearby and a beautiful lighthouse that paints the scene with the most beautiful landscapes; likewise, the beach of Puerto Chino, considered one of the best in San Cristóbal, it’s further away and perhaps for this reason, reaching it makes it more special.

- Playa La Lobería Is the main habitat of a large colony of Sea Lions, although accustomed to visitors, they defend their space a lot, so it is recommended to keep a prudent distance. Nearby you will also find the famous Blue-footed boobies, these endemic birds have the fabric of their legs blue, according to some scientists, for their strict diet of fish and marine food.

- La Lobería, together with the other beaches mentioned, are sites that mark what San Cristóbal and you can't miss them!

More activities:

San Cristóbal has one of the most famous attractions among visitors to the archipelago and is Kicker Rock, a rock settlement in the middle of the sea that attracts not only tourists but also hammerhead sharks and it is possible that if you arrive in the in the correct season, you can do diving activities to observe them.

From the Tijeretas Dock you can snorkel and see the fascinating underwater life. Sea lions, blue-footed boobies, iguanas, etc. will come out to meet you.

Evening and alternative activities:

In Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, is the social heart of the island, there is usually local theater, musical and entertainment performances, as well as restaurants and bars that you can visit at night.

El Barquero is a popular bar and nightclub that is well liked by visitors, as well as Maui Resto Bar, and Balcón y Parrilla Bar that has excellent options of à la carte dishes.

San Cristóbal is an extraordinary and magical tourist destination to which with Emetebe Airlines, you can arrive comfortably, safely and directly. You are one click away, Book with us!