San Cristobal (or, more specifically, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) is the capital of the Galapagos Islands Province of Ecuador. I just had the pleasure of a visit from family (Bruce & Bobbi Currie and their friends' son, Roger) - We had a great time, and enjoyed the island - I think they were impressed with most things, except the sea lion stench that pervades the downtown area!
Dubbed "The Capital of Paradise", San Cristobal is a happy middle ground between the overly quiet, tranquil Isabela Island and the overly touristed, commercial Santa Cruz. I think it qualifies for the adjective 'quaint', if such a thing exists in South America!
And not only quaint, but unique! I'm sure there is no other place on earth where sea lions share the streets, marine iguanas lounge on the jetty and boobies dive-bomb the shores as freely and easily as they do here.
Only a short boat ride away are some of the most incredible encounters you can imagine... talcum-powder soft white sand beaches abutting jet-black lava rock, swimming with schools of sharks, frolicking with baby sealions and floating in sea-turtle soup.
The natural surroundings are incredible... and the town itself is pretty nice too. All that's missing is an ice cream shop, like seriously real, homemade italian gelatto type ice cream... hmmm....
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