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Las Grietas

A great Tour 3 hours, to Santa Cruz Island’s «Las Grietas.» «Grieta» literally translates to «crèvasse» or «crack.» The earth has opened up like a «crack» at Las Grietas, where you can swim in cool ocean water between two towering cliffs.

Daily Tour Itinerary

Brief Description

Las Grietas, Galapagos, which means «the cracks,» is a location on the island of Santa Cruz. 10-14 meter deep brackish lagoon is situated between two imposing cliffs that were created by an earthen fissure. If you’ve forgotten what brackish water is, it’s the mixture of fresh and salt water. On one side, a freshwater river feeds the pool, and on the other, the ocean. It’s a well-liked swimming hole for both locals and visitors, and it’s a truly distinctive place to spend some time cooling off in the refreshing waters.

 

Fauna & Flora Colorful and big fish, parrot fish, yelow tailed mullets, moreels, endemic cactii, you will swimm with 8 – 11 years old big fishes (almost 1 meter big!), as if you weere in a giant fish bowl, later on you can enjoy Germans beach with marine iguanas, rays, sea turtles, sea lions and much more!

09:00 AM

Departure to the Cracks

  • Travel to the Grietas, your Guide will pick you up to the visitor site

09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Exploration of the Cracks

  • Guided Tour: A local guide will take you on a walk to explore the rock formations, explaining their geological origins and the local biodiversity. Don’t forget your camera and plenty of water.

Midday:

12:00 PM

Lunch $ 6 Not included

  • Lunch at a local restaurant: Enjoy a meal featuring local dishes in front of the Minas de Sal 
13:00 PM – 14:30 PM

Germans beach

  • later on you can enjoy swimming and snorkelling in Germans beach with marine iguanas, rays, sea turtles, sea lions and much more!, bacck to your hotel before 18:00

(*) We reserve the right to make changes in itineraries without prior notice if considered appropriate due to security at air, force majeure, natural disasters, or any consideration at our Captain’s or Representative’s discretion, without being liable for refunds of any kind.

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