What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Oro?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa de Oro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Oro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Oro good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Playa de Oro is fully protected from waves.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Playa de Oro good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Oro secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Oro?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Oro.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Pier Restaurant & Cevicheria is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa de Oro from parking?

The Playa de Oro has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Oro?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Oro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de Oro located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Oro?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Oro is March. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 20°C and water 21°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Oro (Galapagos) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de Oro (Galapagos) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Playa de Oro with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Playa de Oro with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Playa de Oro with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de Oro and the settlement

Playa de Oro

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

#29 out of 34 in Galápagos 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Fully waves protected Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Charles Darwin Busto

70m

Park Malecón San Cristobal

100m

Park Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador

130m

Park Artesanal San Francisco Ecological Park

210m

Park Cancha del barrio Divino Niño

220m

Park Cactus Park

270m

Park Martha Bucaram de Roldos "La Concha Acústica"

280m

Park pequeño sancristobal Park

460m

Park Fragata 2 Park

740m

Bar POST OFFICE FOOD & BEER

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Umami Galápagos

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Sea Garden

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Muyu Galápagos

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Sunrise&coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 80m

Restaurant Nativo Bar & Cafe

9 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Cafe San Cristobal

8.4 - Very good 90m

Italian Restaurant Giuseppe's

8.6 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant INTI GARDEN

9.6 - Exceptional 110m

Supermarket Foods & Healthy Market

210m

Supermarket joseline

210m

Supermarket COMISARIATO GALAMARKET

320m

Supermarket Multibebidas J.A

360m

Supermarket "Jerez" Supermarket

460m

Supermarket Mega Market Romero

640m

Tourist Attraction Playa de los lobos

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Marinos

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Oro

50m

Museum Museum militar of ecuador

60m

Tourist Attraction La pozita

230m

Tourist Attraction Rancho Manuelito

650m

Tourist Attraction Ingreso Cerro Tijeretas

1km

Tourist Attraction Carawa (shipwreck)

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Baliza de Tijeretas

1.2km

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About

Playa de Oro is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 29th place out of 34 beaches in the Galápagos region The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Park Charles Darwin Busto

70m

Park Malecón San Cristobal

100m

Park Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador

130m

Park Artesanal San Francisco Ecological Park

210m

Park Cancha del barrio Divino Niño

220m

Park Cactus Park

270m

Park Martha Bucaram de Roldos "La Concha Acústica"

280m

Park pequeño sancristobal Park

460m

Park Fragata 2 Park

740m

Bar POST OFFICE FOOD & BEER

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Umami Galápagos

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Sea Garden

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Muyu Galápagos

9 - Excellent 70m

Restaurant Sunrise&coffee

9.6 - Exceptional 80m

Restaurant Nativo Bar & Cafe

9 - Excellent 80m

Restaurant Cafe San Cristobal

8.4 - Very good 90m

Italian Restaurant Giuseppe's

8.6 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant INTI GARDEN

9.6 - Exceptional 110m

Supermarket Foods & Healthy Market

210m

Supermarket joseline

210m

Supermarket COMISARIATO GALAMARKET

320m

Supermarket Multibebidas J.A

360m

Supermarket "Jerez" Supermarket

460m

Supermarket Mega Market Romero

640m

Tourist Attraction Playa de los lobos

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Marinos

50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Oro

50m

Museum Museum militar of ecuador

60m

Tourist Attraction La pozita

230m

Tourist Attraction Rancho Manuelito

650m

Tourist Attraction Ingreso Cerro Tijeretas

1km

Tourist Attraction Carawa (shipwreck)

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Baliza de Tijeretas

1.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

310m 4 min walk

Playa man

8 Very good

950m 12 min walk

Point Carola Beach

8.2 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Muelle Tijeretas

7.1 Good

2.1km

Playa Baquerizo

7 Good

3.2km

Playa Loberia

7.7 Very good

5.7km

Playa Ochoa

8.2 Very good

11km

Playa El Manglecito

6.8 Good

19km

Puerto Grande

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno • 580m

Transport

Airport

SCY • 1.6km

Bus Station

Terminal terrestre de Puerto Ayora • 81.5km

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7 Good

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Nathan Rivera

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Although snorkeling and swimming may be a bit challenging, they are still permitted. However, the real beauty lies in the abundance of untouched nature and the sight of wolves in their natural habitat, which is truly spectacular.

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Luisa Martinez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful spot to unwind and enjoy the majestic sea lions. It's conveniently located near the pier, making it a truly one-of-a-kind destination.

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Liam Parker

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

San Cristobal has some amazing beaches! ❤️❤️❤️

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Liana K.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

It's a lovely spot with plenty of sea lions.

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Ava

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

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Playa de Oro

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador

Park Charles Darwin Busto

Park Malecón San Cristobal

Park Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador

Park Artesanal San Francisco Ecological Park

Park Cancha del barrio Divino Niño

Park Cactus Park

Park Martha Bucaram de Roldos "La Concha Acústica"

Park pequeño sancristobal Park

Park Fragata 2 Park

Bar POST OFFICE FOOD & BEER

Restaurant Umami Galápagos

Cafe Sea Garden

Restaurant Muyu Galápagos

Restaurant Sunrise&coffee

Restaurant Nativo Bar & Cafe

Restaurant Cafe San Cristobal

Italian Restaurant Giuseppe's

Restaurant INTI GARDEN

Supermarket Foods & Healthy Market

Supermarket joseline

Supermarket COMISARIATO GALAMARKET

Supermarket Multibebidas J.A

Supermarket "Jerez" Supermarket

Supermarket Mega Market Romero

Tourist Attraction Playa de los lobos

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Marinos

Tourist Attraction Playa de Oro

Museum Museum militar of ecuador

Tourist Attraction La pozita

Tourist Attraction Rancho Manuelito

Tourist Attraction Ingreso Cerro Tijeretas

Tourist Attraction Carawa (shipwreck)

Tourist Attraction Baliza de Tijeretas

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Weather

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galápagos,

Park Charles Darwin Busto

Park Malecón San Cristobal

Park Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador

Park Artesanal San Francisco Ecological Park

Park Cancha del barrio Divino Niño

Park Cactus Park

Park Martha Bucaram de Roldos "La Concha Acústica"

Park pequeño sancristobal Park

Park Fragata 2 Park

Bar POST OFFICE FOOD & BEER

Restaurant Umami Galápagos

Cafe Sea Garden

Restaurant Muyu Galápagos

Restaurant Sunrise&coffee

Restaurant Nativo Bar & Cafe

Restaurant Cafe San Cristobal

Italian Restaurant Giuseppe's

Restaurant INTI GARDEN

Supermarket Foods & Healthy Market

Supermarket joseline

Supermarket COMISARIATO GALAMARKET

Supermarket Multibebidas J.A

Supermarket "Jerez" Supermarket

Supermarket Mega Market Romero

Tourist Attraction Playa de los lobos

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Marinos

Tourist Attraction Playa de Oro

Museum Museum militar of ecuador

Tourist Attraction La pozita

Tourist Attraction Rancho Manuelito

Tourist Attraction Ingreso Cerro Tijeretas

Tourist Attraction Carawa (shipwreck)

Tourist Attraction Baliza de Tijeretas

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno • 580m

Transport

SCY • 1.6km

Terminal terrestre de Puerto Ayora • 81.5km

Travelers reviews