Galápagos reopens select tourist sites following heavy rains

The Galápagos National Park Directorate has reauthorized access to several tourist sites following recent heavy rainfall in the archipelago. As of November 7, three locations have been cleared for visitors: La Lobería and Punta Carola in San Cristóbal, and Playa El Garrapatero in Santa Cruz.

Despite these openings, several other sites remain under preventive closures to ensure visitor and ecosystem safety. Restricted areas include Puerto Chino and Playa Baquerizo in San Cristóbal, Las Grietas, El Chato, and El Puntudo in Santa Cruz, and Los Humedales in Isabela. Authorities stated that these restrictions will remain in place until further technical evaluations confirm safe conditions.

The Ecuadorian government and the Ministry of Economic Development and Productive Development have advised travelers to maintain their itineraries but urged them to consult official channels and tour operators for real-time access updates. Flights to Baltra continue to operate on normal schedules.