The Enchanted Islands have accustomed us to a biological spectacle wherever you go, and Las Grietas is not far behind, where seawater and rainwater mix, which makes it a natural salubrious pool suitable for swimming.
Las Grietas is the ideal place for snorkeling, its crystal clear water lakes and the sun shining over the islands form a landscape that looks like something out of a fairy tale, discover its underwater life and let yourself be enchanted; Las Grietas del Amor is a volcanic fracture that extends from Punta Estrada to the west end of Bahia Academia and extends for several kilometers inland.
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How to get to Las Grietas?
The entrance to the crevasses is via sea from the Puerto Ayora dock, encontrarás taxis acuáticos los cuales te llevarán hasta el muelle de un hotel privado por un módico precio aproximado de 0.50 ctvs por persona. Una vez que hayas llegado al muelle, debes realizar una caminata de aproximadamente 15 minutos, por un sendero que atraviesa lagunas de agua salada, la playa y una zona residencial hasta llegar al barranco de la grieta mayor.
On the road that leads to Las Grietas, you will be able to see many giant cacti that have evolved in this way in search of light and with the aim of not being covered by vegetation dense bush or to protect themselves from the land iguanas and giant tortoises that used to inhabit the place, which fed precisely on cacti.
Galapagos - Baltra Island flight prices
Prices for flights to Galapagos vary depending on the airline, the season, how far in advance you buy your tickets and also the city of origin. Keep in mind that there are two main airports in the Galapagos Islands: the Seymour Airport in Baltra (GPS), and the san Cristobal Airport (SCY).
Average prices for flights from mainland Ecuador to Galapagos suelen oscilar entre $250 y $600 por persona roundtrip, If you are interested, you may find special offers or promotions at certain times of the year.
Weather in las grietas
Santa Cruz Island (island where Las Grietas are located) and all the Galapagos Islands in general, have 2 seasons, the dry and garúa season from June to December with temperatures ranging between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, and the hot and rainy season from January to May, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Tourists' favorite season to visit the Enchanted Islands is usually the dry season, the sea waters in this season are cooler and marine life is more visible. However, the Galapagos weather is pleasant and tropical Throughout the year, any month you choose to explore the archipelago is great.
Activities to do in Las Grietas Galapagos
Como te comentábamos anteriormente, Las Grietas es un lugar mágico, el simple hecho de observar el paisaje que te brinda ya es disfrutar de este maravilloso lugar, también observar la variedad de flora y fauna que Santa Cruz te brinda en el camino hacia las grietas; una vez hayas llegado puedes realizar algo de natación en esta piscina natural y también snorkeling, te encontrarás con un sinnúmero de peces tropicales coloridos, por último no puedes dejar perder la oportunidad de fotografiar este hermosa falla volcánica que la naturaleza creó y nosotros disfrutamos.
Clothing and recommendations for visiting Las Grietas
I recommend wearing closed-toe sports shoes, you will need them for the trail tour, in which you will find many volcanic rocks, you can also consider bringing water shoes, to be able to visit the 3 natural pools.
We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to any destination within the Galapagos Islands to stay hydrated, the sun can be somewhat intense and physical activities will require you to drink more water than usual.
If you are going snorkeling don't forget your personal gear, you can also rent equipment from local travel agencies. Bring your swimsuit and a towel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the formation creates a natural pool suitable for swimming. However, you must be quite cautious, the crevices are quite deep, you must know how to swim very well to be able to dive in them.
Actually Galapagos has a warm tropical climate during all months of the year, you can visit Las Grietas in the month that fits your itinerary, you will still enjoy them.
I recommend you wear light and comfortable clothes considering the tropical climate of Galapagos, also bring swimwear if you plan to take a dip in the middle of the crevices and a towel, do not forget a change of clothes.
