Celebrity Cruises South America: 7 nights from Baltra with Celebrity Xpedition
Sep 21, 2024

North Seymour Island

South Plaza

Santa Fe Island

Punta Pitt

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of the Galapagos Province, known for its mix of natural beauty, adventure activities, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. The city is the ideal starting point to explore the natural wonders of the Galapagos, offering a blend of adventure, relaxation, and educational experiences. It's an excellent place to learn about the region's unique ecosystem and the impact of human activity.

If you are a beach lover, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the ideal destination for you. The city is surrounded by several beautiful beaches like Playa Mann, La Loberia, and Puerto Chino, which are great both for relaxation, sunbathing, and doing outdoor activities such as snorkeling and wildlife watching. Hiking trails, such as those to Cerro Tijeretas, provide stunning views and opportunities to see native wildlife, including frigatebirds and sea lions.

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is a hub for adventure seekers. It offers prime surfing spots, particularly at Punta Carola Beach, which is famous for its ten-foot waves. Surfing conditions are best from December to March. For diving enthusiasts, Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido) is renowned for its marine life, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles (Kuoda Travel) (Ecuador Explorer). Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is not only beaches, and outdoor activities, the Interpretation Center in the city offers insights into the natural history and conservation efforts of the Galapagos Islands.

Bahia Post Office

Cormorant Point

Elizabeth Bay

Punta Moreno

Puerto Ayora

Gardner Bay

Punta Suarez

Baltra

Baltra Island, also known as South Seymour Island, is a small island located in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador. Thanks to its location, the city is the ideal starting point to explore other islands.The island is relatively flat and arid, with a landscape characterized by dry vegetation. This is the ideal destination for nature lovers because they have the opportunity to see the unique flora and fauna of the island. Even though its wildlife is not as rich as some of the other islands in the Galápagos.

However, visitors can see unique species like land iguanas, sea lions, and various bird species. In order to preserve them, government and local organizations are heavily involved in conservation efforts. During World War II, Baltra was used by the United States as a military base.

Their presence is still visible in the infrastructure left behind, including an airstrip, paved the way for its current role in tourism and transportation.