Isla Santa Cruz

Tours in Santa Cruz Island

South Plaza Day Tour

Just off the east coast of Santa Cruz is located South Plaza Islands, two small islands, though adventurers only visit the south island.

  • Full Day
$290 / per person
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About this destination

Santa Cruz Island, whose cantonal capital is Puerto Ayora, is the second largest island after Isabela Island, the most inhabited and economically active of the Galapagos archipelago. It is located in the center of the group of islands, with an area of 986 km² and a maximum altitude of 864 meters above sea level.

Santa Cruz Island, whose cantonal capital is Puerto Ayora, is the second largest island after Isabela Island, the most inhabited and economically active of the Galapagos archipelago. It is located in the center of the group of islands, with an area of 986 km² and a maximum altitude of 864 meters above sea level.

It is a dormant volcano whose last eruption is estimated to have occurred one and a half million years ago. As testimony to its volcanic past, there are two huge cavities called "Los Gemelos" that were formed from a magma chamber. The island is characterized by its geological landscape and the variety of its vegetation, distinguishing 7 zones. The island is full of natural charms, beautiful beaches, unique animal species, exuberant vegetation, craters and lava tunnels. Currently the population is approximately 15,701 inhabitants.

Foto De Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42471306