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Galapagos Island CapitalYes, it is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno located on San Cristobal Island. The majority of our visitors do not know the islands have a permanent population. Many find surprising the islands have two commercial airports, plus another one on Isabela Island. But, all visitors are somewhat shocked to find out about 20,000 people live here. The population is distributed in five islands, and
San Cristobal
(like I said before) holds the islands' provincial capital: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The local airport is located just five minutes from the dock. It has permanent service, and the drivers of both buses and taxis are very courteous and cooperative. An important communications infrastructure is found here, where some internet cafes, can give you contact with the world. There’s also a bank (Banco del Pacífico) where national and international transactions can be arranged. The bank also operates an ATM machine. The hotel/services area is in current development, and it is likely that within the next five years we see a new trend here. It will be quite attractive to see how large the sea lion colony is here, but more so, because how they interact with human activities. The beautiful nearby beaches are also a highlight. The most important visitor sites include the Interpretation Center, El Junco Lagoon, La Loberia, Cerro Las Tijeretas, and of course, La Galapaguera, a place to understand the natural history of giant tortoises. Sunsets at the harbor can be quite rewarding, too. During the closure of the Baltra airport, Galapagos island capital "Puerto Baquerizo Moreno" has proven to be a location full of great options, and certainly identified with the operational needs of
Galapagos traveling Galapagos island capital (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) is place worth visiting, and where you will surely have an adventure that will last for a lifetime. More About Galapagos:Recommended Galapagos Island ToursCheap Airline Tickets to Galapagos Galapagos Weather Galapagos Island Pictures Free Galapagos Travel Brochures Recommended Galapagos Reading:This is the most comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, excellent and detailed descriptions of its extraordinary birds, mammals, and reptiles. (Highly recommended) Galapagos Islands Born of Fire For questions and comments about Galapagos or if you need a quality tour to visit and explore these enchanted Islands, please click here to contact me.
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This sends out another message too: the islands don't cover a small area in the tropical East Pacific (they in fact, are scattered over an area of 21,000 square miles).
