05/11/2026

Galapagos Flooding: Community and Operational Update

Destination Update
Member News
Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

On October 31, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding on Santa Cruz Island, damaging homes and displacing families.

Our thoughts are with the people affected and those working to support them. As part of the Galapagos community, we stand alongside our neighbors as they navigate this difficult time.

For travel partners seeking clarity on their guests’ arrangements, Golden Galapagos is maintaining its regular operations. Our team is monitoring local conditions and coordinating logistics. Any changes will be communicated directly to the partners and guests concerned.

The continuation of tourism also supports the community’s recovery. Local employment and many small businesses depend on visitors, and sustaining these livelihoods matters deeply to families rebuilding their lives.

Alongside this, we are sharing our partner Galapagos Conservation Trust’s emergency appeal to help support displaced families and ongoing recovery efforts.

Donate Here: https://galapagosconservation.org.uk/support-us/el-nino-appeal/

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