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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
City in Galápagos, Ecuador
Overview
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the laid-back capital of San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos, blending small town charm with unparalleled wildlife experiences. Famous for its sea lion population, beautiful beaches, and as the administrative center of the province, it's a hub for adventure and ecology lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Galápagos
Population
7,290
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.90°, -89.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,155
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$500
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
29.2°C
Record Low
17.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
280 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
95 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
SCY
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 60 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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