Explore San Cristobal Island
As San Cristóbal Island is a part of the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, it,s a given that the island will either have and abundance of wildlife or highly appealing terrain.For the wildlife, birds, sea lions and the tortoises come here often, the terrain is filled with picturesque white sand beaches.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYz67NEL_0w
Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
(Ecuador) Inexpensive Restaurant meal 3 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 30 USD, Combo Meal 6 USDDrinks
(Ecuador) Beer 1,34 - 3 USD, Cappuccino 2,15 USD, Water 0,55 - 1,11 USD, Coke/Pepsi 0,75 USD, Bottle of Wine 10 USD
Transportation
Taxis
(Ecuador) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 10 USDGeneral Transport
(Galapagos Islands) Boat Tours here ask from 6 695 - 9 595 per person for 10-daytrips/half-day or 1-day trips ask less than 100 USD per person, Ferries ask for 25 - 35 USD per person, for every ride, EMETEBE plane rides ask 170 - 190 USD per flight, Taxis & Water Taxis charge 1 - 2 USD per person but will ask for more to go beyond town limits, when available, buses charge 3,50 USD per person, Biking fares are 15 USD a day, but there are some that ask for hourly ratesThings to do in San Cristobal Island
Take a boat to the León Dormido island, that resembles a sleeping lion.Drink up the history and importance of the Galapagos inside the Interpretation Center.Feel the sun and sand when walking on the Cerro Brujo beach.The Calypso Restaurant serves a myriad of dishes, burgers, pizza, salads and seafoods, like the festive calypso dish.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Ecuador) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Ecuador:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Ecuador: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Galapagos Islands) Hiking Shoes / Boots / Teva-Style Sandals / Water Shoes / Deck shoes / Sandals
- Sun Hat or the like
- Sunscreen
- Sun Glasses
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Rain Jacket or Poncho
- Windbreaker
- Hiking shorts / Light full-length hiking pants
- Light Back Pack / Fanny Pack
- Sunglasses with Security Strap and a First Aid Kit.
