Walking distance from Puerto Ayora you can visit one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches, Tortuga Bay or hike to “Las Grietas” - spectacular saltwater grottoes with high lava walls. Santa Cruz is also the main base for most of tourists arriving to Galapagos.

Here you can find most of the hotels, hostels, restaurants, bank, pharmacies, post office and many stores with souvenirs and basic products.

There are also many places in surroundings where you can practice snorkeling, or just relaxing on lonely beaches watching amazing landscapes.