Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
The capital of Ecuador's Galápagos Province, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno sits on the southwestern coast of San Cristóbal, the archipelago's easternmost island, with a waterfront that has grown into a hub of hotels, restaurants, and shops alongside the town's traditional fishing economy. The Galápagos National Park's Centro de Interpretación, established in 1988, and a natural history museum make it a practical base for exploring the islands, with San Cristóbal Airport connecting the town to mainland Ecuador.
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- Population7,290
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
Nearest airports
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno: quick answers
Where is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is in Ecuador.
How do you get to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
The nearest airport is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (SCY), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
The warmest month is March, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is September, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is April, with about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 58 restaurants, 17 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.