Isabela island
Ultimate guide (December 2024)
Isabela - the largest island in
Galapagos islands. There is also the best beach - near
Puerto Villamil village. Though the island is not considered to be the best place to explore Galapagos wildlife, you will easily find such inhabitants as sea lions, penguins, as well as a large variety of birds. Shore and seabed: sand.
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[vote] Coordinates: -0.958020, -90.966154
Hotels [edit]
Puerto Villamil village hosts almost all of hotels in the island.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Baltra island airport (GPS) or fly to
San Cristobal island airport (SCY). Next follow by a speedboat ($25-30 per person one way). If you want to visit several islands, the best is to take 3-7 days package tour.
When to go [edit]
From December to May, when sea water is relatively warm. This period is considered to be the rainy season. However, too much rain never happens in the Galapagos.
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See also other beaches nearby:
7.4 73 km to the east →
7.7 88 km to the north-east ↗
5.7 94 km to the north-west ↖
7.9 150 km to the east →
6.8 180 km to the north-east ↗