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Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos: Santa Cruz

Its rocky coastline and maze of mangrove-lined inlets is good for sea turtles, sharks and rays. It is also home to a good population of tortoises, land and marine iguanas and birds - there are eight species of finch here. This is the home of the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant tortoise breeding centre. Nearby, Seymour supports the largest colony of magnificent frigatebirds in the Galapagos archipelago, while North Seymour is home to blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sealions and marine iguanas.

Places to stay in Ecuador & Galapagos

Galapagos

Beluga [High]

The Beluga is a spacious, comfortable, first-class 36-metre motor-yacht carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Beluga [High]

Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

At the end of your Galapagos voyage you may wish to spend a little time staying at one of the small ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

Galapagos Vessels

When considering a voyage around the Galapagos Islands the type of vessel you choose is ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Galapagos Vessels

Isabela II [High]

The Isabela II is a deluxe 53-metre motor-yacht carrying 40 passengers in 21 cabins. All cabins ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Isabela II [High]

La Pinta [High]

La Pinta is a motor-yacht offering a luxurious expedition around the Galapagos Islands. If you ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - La Pinta [High]

Sagitta [High]

The beautiful and spacious first class, three-masted sailing ship Sagitta carries just 16 ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Sagitta [High]

Samba [Mid]

The Samba is a 24-metre motor-sailor accommodating 14 passengers in seven air-conditioned cabins, ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Samba [Mid]

Santa Cruz [High]

The Santa Cruz is a first-class 72-metre motor-cruiser carrying 90 passengers in 47 cabins, all ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - Santa Cruz [High]

The Cachalote [Mid]

The Cacahlote is a tourist class 21-metre ketch-rigged motor-sailor, carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

Santa Cruz - Galapagos - The Cachalote [Mid]

Mindo Cloud Forest

Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Satchatamia Lodge is a well-placed lodge from which to enjoy ... >>

Santa Cruz - Mindo Cloud Forest - Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso is a simple lodge with 22 rooms, adjacent to the forest. The food is good and the ... >>

Santa Cruz - Mindo Cloud Forest - Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Papallacta & Antisana

Guango Lodge [Mid]

Guango Lodge is set in a forested area 11 kilometres from ... >>

Santa Cruz - Papallacta & Antisana - Guango Lodge [Mid]

Quito

Casa Aliso [Mid]

Casa Aliso is a small, ten bedroom boutique accommodation, which has the feel of a luxury home ... >>

Santa Cruz - Quito - Casa Aliso [Mid]

Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

This is a lovely, boutique hotel, which was declared a National Monument by UNESCO in 1978 as it ... >>

Santa Cruz - Quito - Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

A small historic hotel in the heart of the colonial centre. It is an old house said to date back ... >>

Santa Cruz - Quito - Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

The Amazon

La Selva [Mid]

La Selva is a simple and rustic lodge built to a native design. The lodge accommodates a maximum ... >>

Santa Cruz - The Amazon - La Selva [Mid]

Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Napo Wildlife Centre is run in conjunction with the local Anangu Quichua Community and is involved ... >>

Santa Cruz - The Amazon - Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

The 26 individual en-suite cabins at Sacha Jungle Lodge are constructed using local materials and ... >>

Santa Cruz - The Amazon - Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos

Cruising the Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Cruising the Galapagos

We offer a selection of vessels to take you around the Galapagos, which are shown on the ...

Espanola

Santa Cruz - Espanola

Magnificent seabird colonies include blue-footed and masked boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. ...

Fernandina

Santa Cruz - Fernandina

An active volcano with rugged slopes, unusual lava formations and a huge population of land ...

Floreana

Santa Cruz - Floreana

Densely studded with volcanic cones and relatively luxuriant. There are nesting areas for ...

Genovesa

Santa Cruz - Genovesa

Breeding ground for the South American fur seal and sealions. The cliffs are home to Galapagos ...

Isabela

Santa Cruz - Isabela

By far the largest island and home to some 6,000 Galapagos tortoises around the volcanic ...

Mindo Cloud Forest

Santa Cruz - Mindo Cloud Forest

Heading north-west from Quito is Mindo Cloud Forest. Considered to be one of the most important ...

Papallacta & Antisana

Santa Cruz - Papallacta & Antisana

Less than two hours east of Quito is Papallacta, nestled at the foot of Mt. Antisana, Ecuador's ...

Quito

Santa Cruz - Quito

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits at an altitude of 2,850 metres on the slopes of the active ...

San Cristobal

Santa Cruz - San Cristobal

Home to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sealions, this island was the first that Charles ...

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz

Its rocky coastline and maze of mangrove-lined inlets is good for sea turtles, sharks and rays. ...

Santiago and Bartolome

Santa Cruz - Santiago and Bartolome

Lava lizards are common on Santiago and the island is good for birds such as Galapagos dove, ...

The Amazon

Santa Cruz - The Amazon

The Amazon experience begins with a flight east from Quito to the rather ordinary town of Coca. ...