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Galápagos: Santa Cruz - Garrapatero Beach｜Ecuador
Galápagos: Santa Cruz - Garrapatero Beach｜Ecuador
Galápagos: Santa Cruz - Garrapatero Beach｜Ecuador

Galápagos: Santa Cruz - Garrapatero Beach｜Ecuador

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  • Relax on the pristine white sands of Playa El Garrapatero
  • Swim in the crystal-clear waters and spot marine life
  • Enjoy a peaceful day surrounded by mangroves and endemic vegetation
  • Observe local wildlife, including flamingos and marine iguanas
  • Experience the untouched beauty of the Galápagos Islands
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point, Get there on your own
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Bird watching, Eco-tourism, Islands tour
TransportWalking

Product Info

Discover Playa El Garrapatero, a hidden paradise in Santa Cruz, Galápagos. Located about 19 km northeast of Puerto Ayora, this natural gem combines crystal-clear waters, white sand, and a tranquil setting surrounded by endemic vegetation. This uncrowded spot is perfect for those seeking to relax in nature and enjoy an authentic and serene landscape.

Access is easy via a short trail from the parking area, making it an excellent option for families, couples, or independent travelers. The coastal environment is framed by mangroves, cacti, and manzanillo trees (caution: they are toxic), and it’s common to observe birds like flamingos, finches, and whimbrels, as well as marine iguanas resting on the rocks.

In its calm waters, you can swim, snorkel, and, with luck, spot rays and sea turtles. It’s an ideal place to enjoy a beach day with a picnic, although it’s important to bring provisions and remember that leaving trash or feeding the local wildlife is not allowed.

El Garrapatero is a perfect showcase of the untouched beauty of the Galápagos: pure nature, silence, biodiversity, and peace.

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  • Not Suitable For: Children under 3 years

  • Not Suitable For: Pregnant women

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • Not Suitable For: Non-swimmers

  • Not Suitable For: People over 350 lbs (159 kg)

  • Not Suitable For: People with pre-existing medical conditions

  • Not Suitable For: People with recent surgeries

  • Not Suitable For: People over 95 years

  • What To Bring: Sun hat

  • What To Bring: Swimwear

  • What To Bring: Towel

  • What To Bring: Food and drinks

  • What To Bring: Sunscreen

  • What To Bring: Water

  • What To Bring: Biodegradable sunscreen

  • What To Bring: Insect repellent

  • What To Bring: Biodegradable insect repellent

  • Not Allowed: Weapons or sharp objects

  • Not Allowed: Smoking

  • Not Allowed: Smoking in the vehicle

  • Not Allowed: Smoking indoors

  • Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs

  • Not Allowed: Littering

  • Not Allowed: Feeding animals

  • Not Allowed: Crutches

  • Not Allowed: Firework

  • Not Allowed: Explosive substances

  • Not Allowed: Making fire

  • Not Allowed: Nudity

  • Know Before You Go: Bring your own food and drinks as there are no facilities on site.

  • Know Before You Go: Do not leave trash or feed the wildlife.

  • Know Before You Go: Be cautious of toxic manzanillo trees.

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