We would like to share the latest update on the situation in Galápagos after the heavy rains that hit Santa Cruz Island. All the information below has been confirmed with the Galápagos National Park and the official authorities.

The most important thing is that travel to the islands is running normally. Flights to Baltra and San Cristóbal are keeping their usual schedules, and the road from the airport to Puerto Ayora, which was damaged by the floods, is fully open again. Cruises, daily tours and the boats between islands are also operating as usual, and in Puerto Ayora the main tourist and shopping areas have reopened.

The main change is in a few visitor sites. As a precaution, the National Park closed some places in the first days while its rangers checked that they were safe. Since then, El Garrapatero, La Lobería and Punta Carola have reopened, and Tortuga Bay remains open. The ones still closed for now are Las Grietas, El Chato and El Puntudo on Santa Cruz, Puerto Chino and Playa Baquerizo on San Cristóbal, and the Wetlands on Isabela. At Geo, we have already reviewed the upcoming trips that include any of these sites, and our team is in touch with each of the partners involved to adjust those visits.

Because of El Niño, official forecasts expect more rain than usual in the islands at least through December. That is why we are keeping a close eye on the situation every day, so the passengers traveling with us can enjoy their trip as planned. If anything changes, we will share it with our partners right away.

In Puerto Ayora and the highlands, many families are still rebuilding after losing their homes and belongings. Since the first days, our team has been working with local associations in Galápagos to get help to those who need it most.

Since conditions in the islands can change, the best way to get the most recent information is to write to us at marketing@georeisen-ecuador.com or directly to our CEO, Fernanda Machado, at fernanda@georeisen-ecuador.com.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Galápagos while Santa Cruz gets back on its feet.

Geo Boutique Travel Designer Team