Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of Galápagos Province, Ecuador. It is located on the southwestern coast of San Cristóbal, the easternmost island in the archipelago, and is the capital of San Cristóbal Canton. It was founded by General Villamil Playas in the mid-19th century, and takes its name from President Alfredo Baquerizo (1859–1951). Today, fishing is the main activity of the locals, but tourism is on the increase along the waterfront with numerous hotels and shops.
The shoreline of Puerto Baquerizo with a sea lion in the foreground
Adult Galápagos sea lion resting on a park bench in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Typical view of the town
Street scene
Galápagos is a province of Ecuador in the country's Insular region, located approximately 1,000 km (620 mi) off the western coast of the mainland. The capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Satellite photo of the Galápagos islands
Adult Galápagos sea lion resting on a park bench in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
Panoramic of the beach at Tortuga Bay.