Natural site · Santa Cruz, Galápagos

Los Gemelos

Los Gemelos
Photo: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Los Gemelos are two collapsed craters ringed by scalesia forest. A short trail loops along the rims.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 1 of Galápagos in 5 Days

Visiting Los Gemelos: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Afternoon
Getting there
On the road from Baltra to Puerto Ayora

Galápagos itineraries with Los Gemelos

Day 1 of Galápagos in 5 Days

Arrival on Santa Cruz

How Los Gemelos fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Fly into BaltraBaltra
  2. 12:00Los GemelosSanta Cruz
  3. 13:00Santa Cruz highlandsSanta Cruz
  4. 18:30Dinner in Puerto AyoraPuerto Ayora
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Los Gemelos FAQs

Is it worth stopping?

Yes, it is a short stop on the way.

Is there a trail?

Yes, a short loop.

Can you see birds?

Yes, including finches.

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