Santa Cruz

FYI

  • Largest populated Island
  • Main airport baltra 
  • Downtown= Puerto ayora- south end of island
  • Main st= Charles Darwin ave 
  • Dont drink or brush teeth with tap water

To Do Nearby

  1. Charles Darwin Research Station
  2. Port at night looks like an aquarium- lots of sharks!
  3. Night market Mercado Artesanal. Opens 5pm- scenic view during day
  4. Tortuga Bay Beach- 40min walk
  5. Playa los alemanes- water taxi to angermeyer dock
    • $1 water taxi from pier ramp #2 then 5min walk to beach
  6. Highlands – 40min drive north of Puerto ayora 
    • Rancho El Chato Tortoise sanctuary, coffee farm, Twin craters hike

Food and Drink

  • Tour guide tells you what restaurants are safe from getting sick
  • Isla grill  
  • La birra 
  • 1835 dinner
  • City market- Baltra avenue
  • Bongo bar 
  • Bahia mar- waterfront lunch/dinner

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