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Top hotels in Puerto Ayora
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La Fortaleza De HaroLa Fortaleza De Haro
2.5-star3.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.2.Superb48 Hotels.com guest reviews
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WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOSWHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS
2.5-star3.8 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb31 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Capitan Max B&BCapitan Max B&B
2.5-star4.3 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional30 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Hotel Coloma GalapagosHotel Coloma Galapagos
3-star4 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.2.Superb60 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Hotel CucuveHotel Cucuve
4-star4.1 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional54 Hotels.com guest reviews
Top hotels in Santa Rosa
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The Royal Palm HotelThe Royal Palm Hotel
4-starVIP1.5 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional16 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Semilla Verde Boutique HotelSemilla Verde Boutique Hotel
3.5-starVIP5.3 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional21 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Suymar Ecolodge GalapagosSuymar Ecolodge Galapagos
3-star10.4 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional5 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Casa Natura Galapagos LodgeCasa Natura Galapagos Lodge
3-star10.9 kilometers to city centre
Guest rating6.8.Good9 Hotels.com guest reviews
Top hotels in Bahía de la Academia
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WHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOSWHITE HOUSE GALAPAGOS
2.5-star0.9 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb31 Hotels.com guest reviews![Capitan Max B&B]()
Capitan Max B&BCapitan Max B&B
2.5-star0.5 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.6.Exceptional30 Hotels.com guest reviews![Hotel Coloma Galapagos]()
Hotel Coloma GalapagosHotel Coloma Galapagos
3-star0.7 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.2.Superb60 Hotels.com guest reviews![Hotel Cucuve]()
Hotel CucuveHotel Cucuve
4-star0.8 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.8.Exceptional54 Hotels.com guest reviews
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Acacia Galápagos Boutique HotelAcacia Galápagos Boutique Hotel
3.5-star0.9 kilometer to city centre
Guest rating9.0.Superb4 Hotels.com guest reviews
Explore Santa Cruz Island
Top cities in Santa Cruz Island
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Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora is known for its restaurants, and offers lots of things to see including Galapagos National Park and Tortuga Bay Beach.
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Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa has lots of attractions such as Galapagos National Park and Los Gemelos Sinkholes.
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Bahía de la Academia
Bahía de la Academia is known for its waterfront and offers a host of attractions, such as Galapagos National Park and Malecon.
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Top landmarks in Santa Cruz Island
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Charles Darwin Research Station
If visiting museums in Puerto Ayora are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Charles Darwin Research Station. If you want to experience more of the culture Puerto Ayora has to offer, head to Tortuga Bay Beach.
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Tortuga Bay Beach
When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Tortuga Bay Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from central Puerto Ayora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Playa de los Alemanes.
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Playa de los Alemanes
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Playa de los Alemanes, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Bahía de la Academia. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tortuga Bay Beach.
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Malecon
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Malecon— just one of the monuments in central Bahía de la Academia.
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Academy Bay Dive Center
If you'd like to get a taste of Bahía de la Academia student life, check out Academy Bay Dive Center, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Bahía de la Academia.
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El Garrapatero Beach
If being by the water is a major draw, El Garrapatero Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central El Cascajo. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tortuga Bay Beach and Playa de los Alemanes.
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Find out more about Santa Cruz Island
What's Santa Cruz Island like?
Come to Santa Cruz Island to soak up the sun at Tortuga Bay Beach and enjoy top attractions like Galapagos National Park. Enjoy the area's island views and restaurants. Nature lovers can visit Los Gemelos Sinkholes and Dragon Hill. A stop at other sights like Charles Darwin Research Station and El Garrapatero Beach will create memories.
Where are the best places to stay in Santa Cruz Island?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Santa Cruz Island:
Hotel Cucuve, in Puerto Ayora
Upscale B&B within walking distance of Malecon- • Free WiFi • Café • Attentive staff
Hotel Palace Galapagos, in Puerto Ayora
Beaux Arts hotel within easy reach of Malecon- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Garden • Central location
The Royal Palm Hotel, in Santa Rosa
4-star hotel with bar, near Galapagos National Park- • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Fitness center • Attentive staff
La Fortaleza De Haro, in Puerto Ayora
Convenient to Galapagos National Park- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Central location
Hotel Coloma Galapagos, in Puerto Ayora
3-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Galapagos National Park- • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Bar • Café • Walkable location
What is there to see around Santa Cruz Island?
- • Galapagos National Park (41.4 mi/66.6 km from the city center)
- • Tortuga Bay Beach (9.3 mi/14.9 km from the city center)
- • Charles Darwin Research Station (9 mi/14.4 km from the city center)
- • El Garrapatero Beach (11.3 mi/18.2 km from the city center)
- • Los Gemelos Sinkholes (1 mi/1.5 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Santa Cruz Island?
- • Rancho Primicias (4.6 mi/7.4 km from the city center)
- • Las Grietas (9.5 mi/15.2 km from the city center)
Other Popular Santa Cruz Island Attractions
- • Dragon Hill
- • South Plaza Island
- • Fishing Piers
- • Malecon
- • Playa de los Alemanes
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