Puerto Ayora
Natural beauty, its central location and tourist amenities are what make Puerto Ayora the hub of the Galapagos Island. It is the populated part of the Island, is the most important harbor of the Archipelago.
Although many tourists come for just a few hours to visit the Charles Darwin Station, the various activities, restaurants and services make this likable town a destination rather than a place to pass through. Marine iguanas lounge on the dock amidst unloaded cargo while boobies and pelicans plunge into the turquoise waters of Academy Bay. The headquarters of the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Station are also located in Santa Cruz.

The High lands
Santa Cruz has all the vegetation zones. Here you can see the contrast, from the arid coastal zone to the remarkably refreshing highlands. The humid zones provided some of the drinking water consumed in town. The highlands house unusual trees and ferns, colorful land birds, and healthy population of giant tortoises. Sudden rains are common so bring a light jacket and a plastic bag for your camera.

El Chato
This is an area protected by Galapagos National Park Reserve where you can observe the giant tortoises in the wild. It is also a good area for observing land birds like finches, flycatchers, owls, and white-cheeked pintail ducks.

Lava Tunnels
This was created during a lava flow; as the outer lava cooled and the inner lava continued flowing. They are impressive in their size and length. They give you the feeling of being inside a volcano. We visit “Primicias”, a private farm that is open to public to watch the lava tubes.

Bachas Beach
This is very popular for swimming and snorkeling. There are small lagoons behind the beaches where flamingos and great herons might be seen.

Cerro Dragon
Or Dragon Hill, named the large land iguanas that once thrived here, is home to a brackish lagoon, where the greater flamingo sometimes appears.