Santa Cruz Island is the most visited in Galapagos as most commercial flights from Quito or Guayaquil land here. Although there are also flights to San Cristobal Island, tourists prefer to reach Santa Cruz due to its central location in the archipelago, which allows you to visit other Islands in the Galapagos in an easier way.

Santa Cruz also has the largest population compared to the other islands where you can still live calmly. In Puerto Ayora, the capital of Santa Cruz, you will find a lot of activity: shops, traffic, hotels, bars, restaurants, shops and banks (which in other islands are not yet available).

The first image probably makes Santa Cruz seem like a place too city to find in the Galapagos, but the truth is that this is only a small part of the island. Santa Cruz has a lot to offer: tourist attractions, beaches and incredible activities that are also free. Here we tell you everything you need to know to enjoy it.