I was skeptical about taking the 360 Tour, a day trip which takes its passengers entirely around San Cristobal in a speedboat. Would it be trying to cram too many things in? Are they just trying to make more money from tourists? There are a lot of variations at stake, […]
San Cristobal
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When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
The Galapagos is not a culinary destination, and when you divert from Santa Cruz – your options for dining dwindle. While on San Cristobal we discovered one restaurant that was superb, and we stuck with it for our nightly fish. Bambu is located a block back from the main drag […]
Walking around the city of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal you’ll most certainly encounter the sights and smells of sea lions. These creatures took over the beaches closest to the main drag, so much so you really wouldn’t want to intrude. Babies suckling and finding some independence. Sometimes learning […]
To kayak on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos you are required to go with a tour guide. Across from Playa Mann down the sunshiny cobbled street is a bright blue storefront where you can sign up, same day. Our group was small, just four people and a guide. Kayaking […]
Hidden away from the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal, La Loberia is a lesser known beach and hike. You can walk from the main drag (easily following the route on Maps.Me), it takes about 20 minutes and a large portion of the hike is along the […]
For a do it yourself adventure on San Cristobal Island, hikers will enjoy making a day delving into the area surrounding Frigate Bird Hill, also known as Cerro Tijeretas. History lovers will enjoy starting at the interpretation center, the most informative spot I found on the archipelago especially in regards […]