Explore Baltra Island
Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is a small flat island located near the center of the Galapagos. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees. When you are going to the Galapagos Islands, you will arrive on Baltra Island where you will be met by the most awesome wildlife!
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxMSSWp6_tM
Language Spoken
The official language is Spanish,but most people also speak English.
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-06:00
Cuisine
Meals
Local restaurants offer traditional street food meals for around 5$ (R92) per person. Dinner for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 40$ (R736).Drinks
High quality red wines are priced at around 30$ (R552).Cocktails are around 10$ (R184).
Transportation
Taxis
Due to this island being small, taxis are inexpensive and range CHFom 1$ (R18) to 2$ (R36) per trip anywhere on the island.General Transport
Taxis or walking are the best ways to get around on Baltra Island.Things to do in Baltra Island
North Seymour Island, Tip Top IV, and Ecua-Andino Galapagos are the important places to visit in Baltra Island. It is also a good starting point to go island hopping.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps and Rubella
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Camera
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
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