Bring Deet or you will be miserable. Beyond the crabs we did not see much wildlife and the sand was quite sticky. There are many preferable beaches - I would skip this one.
We thought this beach was just beautiful and had alot of nature to been seen from sea lions to many different kinds of birds.
Very quiet and secluded beach. Wonderful views, saw blue footed boobies. Current a little strong but doable. One of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, even in pictures.
The distance from town requires an all day bike, or a taxi. The taxi we took cost $50US. The driver told us $70, but we advised him that we were told $50 by the hotel owner. "Ok, $50." He said without hesitation. That price included a half hour stop at El Junco, the dormant, fresh water lake filled volcano. This was, at first, a let down until we took the time to appreciate the tranquility and the gentle mist that is usually there. Nice short climb and walk around the rim. The next stop was at the semi-natural tortoise habitat. Semi-natural only because there are some breeding sections, and man made pools, but otherwise it allows free range for these unique creatures. The final two hour stop is at the beach. We rode some nice waves and enjoyed the nicest sand ocean floor we had seen on the island. Snorkeled around the point to see multiple marine turtles, and a shark. The bluff to the right is a regular hang out for blue footed boobies. It was well worth the $50 split three ways. Rode home in the back of the taxi/truck because we were wet. It was a little brisk climbing back over the volcano, but not uncomfortably so. Great day!!
While I lived on the island I went and camped at Puerto Chino. It is such a beautiful beach, with a lot of rocks. I surfed there with a few friends and the water was so clean you could see turtles swimming in the distance. It does require a taxi or a friend with a car to get there but it is absolutely worth it.
It's absolutely beautiful but the whole time we where there tábanos were attacking us! so as they love salt my advice is to quickly grab your towel and get dry as fast as possible to avoid it
Pretty place, somewhat removed form the hustle and bustle (that's a good thing). Watch currents/surges/underwater rocks! Climb surrounding cliffs to get a better view into the water, and to find the elusive blue-footed booby!
Nature. Liked every thing. Galapagos at its best. T he place to visit if you are in San Cristobal. Nothing to dislike.
Puerto chino was my favorite beach I visited while in the Galapagos. There were many sea lions, multiple sea turtles, and even a sting ray. The water was clear and beautiful. I loved everything about it.
Gorgeous beach with emerald waters, but not clear enough to snorkel in because of the sand. Long taxi ride from town, long hot walk from the road to the beach.