The island of Santa Cruz is the most populated tourist destination and one of the most popular in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Located right in the center of the archipelago, next to Baltra Island. Santa Cruz is known for its relaxing beaches and exuberant vegetation. In addition to its craters and lava tunnels. Among the activities to do in Santa Cruz are diving, walking on the beaches, bird watching and encounters with sea lions and marine iguanas.
Some of the tourist attractions of Santa Cruz Island are the Gemelos craters, as well as El Garrapatero, Los Alemanes and Peninsula beaches. You can also visit Tortuga Bay, the lava tunnels, Puerto Ayora, Garrapatero Beach, the Giant Tortoise Reserve, and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Most of the activities begin in Puerto Ayora, at the southern tip of the island.