The following sites can be visited from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno without a guide:
Interpretation Center
Here you can learn more about the history of the Galápagos and the conservation of this unique piece of nature. The center is at the western edge of town, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, near the university. Admission is free.Las Tijeretas
Frigatebird hill. If you follow the trails further up you come to a set of viewpoint overlooking the a bay. Nesting frigate birds can be seen here. It is possible to snorkel in the bay.La Loberia
This is an uninviting rocky beach, but a good place to see marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, yellow canaries, and a large sea lion colony. Sometimes it is also possible to surf. It is about 1 km east of the airport along a dirt path.El Junco
A freshwater lake at an altitude 600m. It is on the way to Puerto Chino.Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
A part of land reserved for the repopulation of the giant turtles. The turtles were moved from the northern part of the island. There is also a small turtle breeding center and a interpretation center. It is on the road between El Junco and Puerto Chino. There are some short trails through the reserve. Free admission.Puerto Chino
A small quiet beach on the east side of the island. It's connected to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno by the only road crossing the island. Camping is possible with permission of the national park.The following visitor sites are only accessible by boat and with a guide:
Kicker rock
Kicker rock León Dormido - a natural cathedral rising out the water. It's a good place for scuba diving or snorkeling.Isla Lobos
Nesting bird colonies and a sea lion colony can be seen on this island.Galapaguera
Giant turtles can be seen in the wild. It's located at the northern end of the island.Cerro Brujo
Wizard Hill A collapsed volcano with a white-sand beach just north of Kicker Rock. Home to sea lions, blue footed boobies, marine iguanas, brown pelicans, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea turtles, and rays.Punta Pitt
Wet landing site on the northeast end of the island that features all 3 species of booby Blue Footed, Red Footed, and Masked. The site also features lava formations, and at times, Frigate Birds.