Name: We took a taxi to this beach ($60 for a tour that included La Galapaguera, El Junco and Puerto Chino). Unfortunately, the weather wasn't ideal as it was raining (and cold) at the end of June, but the view was stunning.
Item: Puerto Chino
Rating: 10
Author: Lena Vv

About Cerro Verde

Cerro Verde hamlet is located in Galápagos Ecuador, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Cerro Verde

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Puerto Chino

Cerro Verde 3 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Puerto Grande

Cerro Verde 11.9 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking

0 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa El Manglecito

El Progreso 8.8 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking

0 Amenities index

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Popular types of Cerro Verde beaches

Beaches in small bays

Wild

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Cerro Verde are Puerto Grande, Playa El Manglecito.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Cerro Verde, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Cerro Verde's beaches

Puerto Chino

10 Lena Vv

We took a taxi to this beach ($60 for a tour that included La Galapaguera, El Junco and Puerto Chino). Unfortunately, the weather wasn't ideal as it was raining (and cold) at the end of June, but the view was stunning.

Puerto Grande

10 Nick Robertson

This beach is absolutely amazing! There's so much to do here, including snorkeling which is a must-try activity. It's perfect for families and the best part is that it's open to the public for free.

Playa El Manglecito

10 Elias Rodriguez

This location can be reached by boat.

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 27.2°C and the water temperature up to 27.7°C. The coldest month is September, with the air temperature dropping down to 20.1°C and the water temperature down to 21.4°C.

Most viewed beaches of Cerro Verde

Puerto Chino

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand

San Cristobal island, Cerro Verde 3 km

Puerto Grande

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

San Cristobal island, Cerro Verde 11.9 km

Playa El Manglecito

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

San Cristobal island, El Progreso 8.8 km

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