Though not as often visited as San Cristóbal Island and Santa Cruz Island, Isabela Island has a reasonably sized main town that comes with all the facilities you need for a short stay on the islands. Isabela Island, on the other hand, is the largest island in terms of physical size. Facilities are also more widely available than in other remote locations, making it a good choice for those that want their home comforts. In terms of population, however, San Cristóbal Island is the largest island in the archipelago! Backpacking the Galapagos Islands is notoriously expensive, however, a good way to save money is to base yourself in the largest town – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, which is on this island. Though all of the tourist accommodation is in Puerto Ayora, the other towns are also worth a visit. Santa Cruz Island is one of the most popular destinations, especially for nature lovers! Of the inhabited islands, Santa Cruz houses the best-known nature reserves, and most attractions in the island can be easily reached by a short hike from the main town. Though all of the islands are great for natural beauty, some have larger populations (and therefore more facilities) than others, so where you end up largely depends on what you want to get out of your trip to the archipelago. If you’re travelling through Ecuador, this is undoubtedly a consideration. The Galapagos Islands are fairly close together, but ferries can be expensive.

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