San Cristobal’s English name is Chatam. It is one of the oldest islands. San Cristobal has different tourist attractions and visitor sites protected by the Galapagos National Park. It is home to the capital of the Galapagos. This island is also one of the best spots for surfing and diving in the Galapagos.

• Highlights and Wildlife: One of the oldest islands of the Archipelago. It has different visitor sites. Frigate birds, sea lions, red footed, Nazca and blue footed boobies. 
• Activities: Hiking, kayak, stand-up paddle board, snorkel, surfing, diving.
• Total Area:  557sq km / 215sq mi
• Population: 7.000 approximately

A sleeping lion (Leon Dormido in Spanish) is the best way to describe this volcanic lava tuff eroded cone.  This formation is home to blue footed and Nazca boobies but also frigate birds.  It possible to have one of the best deep water snorkeling experiences in the Galapagos. Spotting sharks, hammerheads, rays, and sea turtles.

• Highlights and Wildlife: great spot for snorkeling and diving. Blue Footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigates, pelicans and sealions. Under water: manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, hammerhead sharks and tropical fish.
• Landing: No landing.
• Activities: Zodiac ride, snorkel, diving.
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Swimming/ Snorkeling: Moderate

Punta Pitt offers wonderful viewpoints along a 90 meters/295 feet trail to the top of a volcanic hill. This site is characterized by its large sea lion colony. This spot uniqueness lays on a cliff with breeding area to all three variety of boobies: Blue, Red and Nazca boobies. Making it the only visitor site in the Galapagos where the three together can be seen.

• Highlights and Wildlife: Only nesting place to three varieties of boobies, Nazca, Blue footed and Red footed, sea lions, frigate birds. Amazing landscape.
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Zodiac ride, Hiking, kayak and snorkel
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Walking: Moderate
• Swimming/ Snorkeling: Moderate

It has one of the most beautiful coral sand beaches in the Galapagos. It is on the northern side of San Cristobal Island. It has a beautiful hill that has been eroded after millions of years. It is a perfect place for hiking and spotting different types of birds including blue footed boobies and snorkeling with sea turtles and rays. 

• Highlights and Wildlife: Coral sand beach, migratory birds, rock formations. Sea lions, finches, blue footed boobies, marine iguanas, rays, sea turtles.
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, zodiac ride.
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Walking: Easy
• Swimming/ Snorkeling: Moderate

Suarez Point’s mixed path of concrete, sand and volcanic boulders leads visitors past colonies of blue and Nazca boobies to a cliff with beautiful views of the ocean and to the famous Punta Suarez blowhole. It is the only place in Galapagos to observe waved albatross and the famous Christmas iguanas (Española Marine Iguanas).

• Highlight & Wildlife: Land and Marine Wildlife, Blowhole, Waved albatross, Christmas iguana (Española Marine iguana), blue and Nazca boobies, Española mockingbird,  Galapagos doves, Galapagos hawks,  Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions, Red-billed tropic birds
• Landing: Dry landing
• Activities: Hiking
• Activity Difficulty:
  • Hiking: Moderate / Difficult due to uneven volcanic rock terrain

Voted by CNN as one of the Top 20 beaches in the world, Gardner Bay is a paradisiac white coral sand beach and turquoise waters to relax and sunbathe. It also hosts a marvelous marine reserve, ideal for both swimming and snorkeling. Turtle Rock, a semi-submerged tuff cone located in front of the beach, is also a fabulous snorkeling site.

• Highlight & Wildlife: Beach, whitetip reef shark, manta rays, Wrasse, Parrot fish, Scorpionfish, and Surgeonfish,
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Walking, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling
• Activity Difficulty: 
  • Walking: Easy
  • Swimming / Snorkeling: Easy

This coastal site is in the north of Santa Cruz Island. There is a lagoon behind the white sand coral beach where diverse marine birds can be observed. Such as flamingos, ducks, and coastal birds. The beach is a perfect nesting site for Galapagos green turtles.

• Highlights and Wildlife: White sand beach, lagoon. Sea turtles, flamingos, marine iguanas.
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Hike
• Activity Difficulty:  Easy

Bartholomew Island is home to the most iconic landscapes in the Galapagos Islands, the Pinnacle Rock. The other visitors’ site is its beautiful gold sand beach, ideal for sunbathing. Due to the abundant wildlife inhabiting its waters, Bartholome  is one of the best snorkeling sites in the archipelago 

• Highlight & Wildlife: Iconic landscape Galapagos Penguins, sea lions, sea turtles, white tip sharks, rays, colorful tropical fish, Galapagos hawks,
• Landing:  
  • Viewpoint: dry landing,
  • Beach: wet landing
• Activities: hiking, snorkeling, zodiac ride 
• Activity Difficulty:
  • Hiking to the viewpoint: Demanding steep boardwalk with 372 steps
  • Snorkeling: easy
• Total Area: 0.5 sq miles
• Population: zero (uninhabited)

The red beach island is the best way to describe Rabida. Rabida sand’s red color is due to the high concentrations of oxidated iron in the lava. It is a paradise for birdwatchers and snorkelers. There is a flamingo colony in the lagoon behind the beach.  It is an excellent spot for snorkeling.

• Highlights and Wildlife: Red sand beach. Sea lions, sea turtles, rays, marine iguanas, Darwin finches, flamingos.
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Hiking, kayak, stand-up paddle board, and snorkel
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Walking: Easy
• Swimming/ Snorkeling: Moderate
• Total Area:  4.9 sq km / 1.89 sq mi
• Population: uninhabited 

There are two trails opened for visitors in this site. The first one goes along the coast, through a volcanic beach with beautiful lava formations. The famous fur sea lions live in the grottoes at the end of the trail. The second trail is approximately 4km long and goes inland to the salt mines and the lake, flamingos can be spotted here.

• Highlights and Wildlife: Beautiful volcanic landscapes, fur seals, sea lions, flamingos, pelicans, finches, herons, hawks, marine iguanas, white tip sharks, sea turtles.
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Walking: Moderate
• Snorkeling: Easy

Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island has a beautiful white coral sand beach leading to a trail hosting an incredible diversity of birds and the smallest marine iguana in Galapagos. The cliff-top at the end of the trail offers a fascinating view of the island and of red-billed tropical birds. Back on the beach, it is one of the best snorkeling sites in the Galapagos islands.

• Highlight & Wildlife:   sea lions, marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, great frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls, lava gulls, lava herons, marine iguanas, Great Frigatebirds, red-footed boobies, red-billed tropical bird, green sea turtles, Manta rays, sea lions, hammerhead sharks, surgeonfish, butterfly hogfish, unicorn fish, king angelfish & parrot fish
• Landing: Wet landing
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP
• Activity Difficulty:
  • Hiking: Difficult
  • Snorkeling: Easy / Difficult

Genovesa is the Northernmost island in the Galapagos Islands and is considered a paradise of birds due to the wide variety of species inhabiting it. Furthermore, Genovesa island is a wonderful site for marine sports including snorkeling, kayaking and SUP.  

Genovesa Island’s main visitors’ sites are: 

• Prince Phillip’s Steps (El Barranco)
• Darwin Bay
• Highlight & Wildlife: Red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, short-eared owls, storm petrels, Galapagos swallows, Galapagos doves, sea lions, marine iguanas, sally lightfoot crabs, great frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls, lava gulls, lava herons, Great Frigatebirds, red-billed tropical bird, green sea turtles, Manta rays, hammerhead sharks, surgeonfish, butterfly hogfish, unicorn fish, king angelfish & parrot fish
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, and zodiac ride
• Total Area: 5.4 sq miles
• Population: zero (uninhabited)

Mosquera is one of the smalles islands in the Galapagos. Located in the center of the archipelago between Baltra and North Seymour. Most of the islet is covered with sand and barren lava rock.

Surrounded by coral reefs, this is a wonderful place to enjoy snorkeling with marine life and sea lions. This island has several species of sea birds, marine iguanas and blue footed boobies. There are occasional reports of orcas and whale sightings around this area. 

• Highlights and Wildlife: White sand beach. Sea lions, lava gulls, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies. 
• Landing: Wet Landing
• Activities: Hiking, snorkeling, swimming
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Walking: Easy
• Snorkeling: Easy
• Total Area:  0.06 sq km  or 0.022 sq miles
• Population: Uninhabited

The Highlands of Santa Cruz are the natural habitat of the famous Galapagos giant tortoises. There are different local farms and hotels where it is possible to observe these beautiful creatures in the wild. There are also many accessible lava tunnels. This area is also home to small towns and farmers growing fruits and organic products for the local markets.  

• Highlights and Wildlife: Geological formations. Giant Tortoises, bird life. 
• Landing: Dry landing
• Activities: Hiking
• Activity Difficulty:  
• Hiking: Easy- Moderate

North Seymour Island, located in the center of the archipelago,  is one of the most sought after islands in the Galapagos because of its extraordinary diversity of marine and land species and due to the fun activities, visitors can experience.

• Highlight and wildlife: sea lions, Marine Iguanas, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Frigate Birds, blue footed boobies, land iguanas, Whitetip reef sharks, Green Sea Turtles, Sea lions and colorful reef fish, Hammerhead or Tiger sharks cruising through.
• Landing: Dry landing
• Activities: Hiking & Snorkeling
• Activity Difficulty:
  • Snorkeling: Easy
  • Hiking: Easy
• Área Total: 0.73 sq miles
• Population: Zero (uninhabited)

Baltra Island is one of two Galapagos Islandés’ entrance doors as it hosts the main airport and is located in the Center of the Archipelago. Even though Baltra is not considered a visitors’ site, friendly wildlife including iguanas and Galapagos Finches will welcome you to the Enchanted Islands.

• Highlight & Wildlife: Most important entry point to the Galapagos Islands, Land iguanas, Galapagos Finches
• Landing: Dry
• Activities: Joining your cruise group
• Activity Difficulty:
  Walking: Easy
• Total Area: 8 sq miles
• Population: zero (uninhabited).