San Cristóbal Canton

The canton containing the capital of Galápagos Province, where on San Cristóbal Island you can see sea lions and frigatebirds up close and go snorkeling.

San Cristóbal Canton belongs to Ecuador's Galápagos Province and is made up mainly of San Cristóbal Island in the east of the archipelago, with Puerto Baquerizo Moreno as the provincial capital. Sea lions can be found everywhere on the harbor beaches, and nearby you will find an interpretation center, the Frigatebird Hill viewpoint and the freshwater lake of El Junco. Offshore, Kicker Rock (León Dormido) is a well-known snorkeling and diving site. The islands can be visited year-round: December to May has warmer water, while June to November sees more active marine life. The island's airport has flights to Quito and Guayaquil, and speedboats run to Santa Cruz Island.

Destinations

• San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos
• Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz)

Itineraries

• Galapagos Three-Island Hopping – Fly into San Cristóbal and out of Baltra, staying on land to connect three islands, featuring volcano trekking and unin…
• Ecuador Highlights: Andes, Amazon & Galapagos – A two-week journey connecting Quito, Cotopaxi, Baños, the Yasuní rainforest, and two islands in the Galapagos.
• Galapagos and Machu Picchu – A multi-country route connecting Quito, the Galapagos, Lima, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco, covering the islands and Inc…